The 2018 Chevrolet Spark has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and engine. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure: complete failure requiring replacement, reported around 120,000-140,000 miles; some instances of replacement units failing again shortly thereafter. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chevrolet Spark vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Spark model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2018) to 342 (2014). With 8 complaints, the 2018 Spark sits belowthe model's median of 159.
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.
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.
Used Spark listings typically run $9,979–$12,385 across 2014 to 2022 model years.
Compare every Spark year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.