2017 Chevrolet Spark
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Chevrolet Spark is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.
2017 Chevrolet Spark at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls 1
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 Protecti…
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 Chevrolet Spark common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Chevrolet Spark MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2017 Chevrolet Spark worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Chevrolet Spark costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,455) with the same model 4 model-years older ($7,721), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 941
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 941.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Bulletin PIP6104 · Mar 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902V · Mar 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902U · Jan 2026This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General M…
Bulletin PIT5214G · Nov 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Bulletin 13598 · Sep 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902T · Aug 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPARK FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. During testing using unbelted, out-of-position 3-year-old and 6-year-old test dummies in the front passenger seating position, the dummies were subjected to axial neck force greater than permitted by the standard. Although it is…
Transport Canada #2017249 · May 2017Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Spark
The Chevrolet Spark is a city car manufactured by General Motors's subsidiary GM Korea from 1998 to 2022. The vehicle was developed by Daewoo and introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. In 2002, General Motors purchased Daewoo Motors, which was marketing the vehicle with several GM marques and nameplates.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2017 Chevrolet Spark trims & engines on record
2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles on record
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CA6SA6HC822730
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA4HC742856
2017 Chevrolet Spark ACTIVKL8CH6SA0HC787775
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA4HC760189
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA3HC811763
2017 Chevrolet Spark 1LT (LT)KL8CD6SA7HC745356
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CA6SA8HC812393
2017 Chevrolet Spark 1LT (LT)KL8CD6SA5HC717085
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA9HC795830
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA5HC760301
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CA6SA8HC716893
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA0HC759542
2017 Chevrolet Spark LSKL8CB6SA6HC796370
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA1HC810248
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA0HC828272
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA3HC820151
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CB6SA8HC828431
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA8HC825975
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA1JC443020
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CB6SA0HC830416
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CB6SA7HC814732
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CB6SA2HC826335
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CD6SA7JC440980
2017 Chevrolet SparkKL8CH6SA0HC838224