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Chevrolet Spark: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2016 92 · 2017 89 · 2019 86 · 2020 85

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202264/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202085/100
Buy

19 complaints · 0 recalls

201986/100
Buy

14 complaints · 1 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 0 recalls

201789/100
Buy

28 complaints · 1 recalls

201692/100
Buybest year

42 complaints · 1 recalls

201578/100
Buy

83 complaints · 5 recalls

201464/100
Caution

175 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201378/100
Buy

146 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Chevrolet Spark’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Chevrolet Spark head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Spark as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.