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Chevrolet Spark EV: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2016 90 · 2017 89 · 2019 86 · 2020 85

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

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

201690/100
Buybest year

41 complaints · 2 recalls

201581/100
Buy

76 complaints · 3 recalls

201475/100
Buy

168 complaints · 3 recalls

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 EV’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

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

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Spark EV 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.