Does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, the most recent reported on May 9, 2017 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (9 complaints), followed by service brakes (8).

How many 2017 Chevrolet Spark complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls and problems

1 recall and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 17V307000 · reported May 9, 2017 · General Motors LLC · 55,068 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train9
Service brakes8
Air bags5
Electrical system5
Engine4
Visibility/wiper3
Unknown or other2
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 29, 2026 · Service brakes
My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017. I was driving down the road and went to stop and my brakes were very hard and almost had to stand on them to…

Jun 30, 2026 · Visibility · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at various speeds, the A/C was blowing out hot air. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the air conditioning hose was leaking and the condenser needed to be…

Jul 25, 2025 · Electrical system
When the car reaches a certain speed (50 mph plus) it jerks and jolts. The engine light is on and a P-code is present. Each mechanic says something different.

Aug 12, 2024 · Power train
I feel that there are issues with the transmissions on the 2017 Chevy spark. I noticed that there have been complaints in years such as 2014 and 2019. I find that my 2017 exhibits exact same transmission issues as years that came before or after. Lots of indecision with the car about whether to upshift or downshift…

May 5, 2023 · Service brakes · crash reported
vehicle brakes went out suddenly after hearing a loud POP sound...brakes wouldn't respond and pedal hard, ran off road and could only glide to a roll stop and not really then...fortunately a repair shop adjacent so drove their and rolled stop. initial look shop advised vacuum pump needs to be diagnosed...they came…

Spark model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	6	172	13	0
2015	5	77	4	1
2016	1	28	1	1
2017	1	29	5	0
2018	0	9	0	0
2019	1	14	4	0
2020	0	20	6	2

Across all years, the 2014 Spark has the most complaints (172). All Chevrolet Spark years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, the most recent reported on May 9, 2017 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?: Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (9 complaints), followed by service brakes (8).
How many 2017 Chevrolet Spark complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 29, 2026.