Chevrolet

Spark EV

Subcompact Cars · model years 2014 to 2016

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The verdict

Worst year: 2014. complaints: 173, about 2.1x this model's typical 83; recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Spark EV
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2014	1Electric	119	139	$650	6	173	1	ENGINE 18%, POWER TRAIN 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 173, about 2.1x this model's typical 83 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	1Electric	119	139	$650	5	83	1	POWER TRAIN 23%, ENGINE 10%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 83, in line with this model's typical 83 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Electric	119	no data	$650	1	42	2 (1 open)	SERVICE BRAKES 40%, AIR BAGS 10%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 83 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2014: 119 to 2016: 119

Owner complaints2014: 173 to 2016: 42

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Spark EV to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.