Model year 2017 · Subcompact Cars

2017 Chevrolet Spark: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Spark at 32–33 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 29 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

32–33

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module

NHTSA 17V307000 Reported May 9, 2017
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 17199)
Units affected
55,068 (estimate)
Problem
General 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."
Risk
In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Chevrolet Spark fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Chevrolet Spark EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Spark1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050268
Spark1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/38/33 mpg$2,050271
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/37/33 mpg$2,050269
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/37/32 mpg$2,100278

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Chevrolet Spark crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Chevrolet Spark NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Chevrolet Spark owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, most recently on Jul 29, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 6 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Chevrolet Spark complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train9
Service brakes8
Air bags5
Electrical system5
Engine4
Visibility/wiper3
Unknown or other2
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Spark model years

Chevrolet Spark by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Spark32–33 mpg03—
2021 Spark32–33 mpg06—
2020 Spark32–33 mpg020—
2019 Spark32–33 mpg114—
2018 Spark32–33 mpg09—
2016 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe342—
2015 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe7844/5

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Other 2017 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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