Model year

2018 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (3), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 32–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050–$2,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Recalls

No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.

Complaints

9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. ENGINE3
  2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
  3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
  4. POWER TRAIN2
  5. SERVICE BRAKES2
  6. AIR BAGS1
  7. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
  8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

Investigations

No investigations are matched to this name.

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (1). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
VariantOverallFrontSidePoleRolloverPhoto
5 HB FWD Not rated Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedNot Rated · possibility 0—

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Spark · 1.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline303833——$2,050
Spark ACTIV · 1.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline303733——$2,050
Spark · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline293933——$2,050
Spark ACTIV · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline293832——$2,100

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Chevrolet Spark at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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