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2017 Chevrolet Spark: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Spark years.
29 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Spark?The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has 29 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Spark years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Spark?
Across the 10 Spark model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2022) to 344 (2014). With 29 complaints, the 2017 Spark sits about the same as the model's median of 29.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Spark
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 17V307000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between positive experiences with well-maintained examples and severe criticism focused on catastrophic transmission failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Spark. See the full Spark owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Spark listings typically run $9,194–$13,354 across 2014 to 2022 model years.
Other Spark model years
Compare every Spark year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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