2020 Chevrolet Spark Reliability
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has 20 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Spark model years (2018–2022), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Spark's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
20
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2020 Chevrolet Spark complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 model year, filed between 2020 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 35% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 30% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 25% |
| Engine | 3 | 15% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5% |
2020 Chevrolet Spark recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2020 compares with nearby Spark years
Verdicts compare these Spark model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | Speed control / throttle | Too few reports |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | Air bags | Too few reports |
| 2020 (this page) | 20 | 0 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Air bags | Too few reports |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Body structure | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2020 Chevrolet Spark
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2020 Chevrolet Spark reliability FAQ
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has 20 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Spark model years (2018–2022), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Spark's typical year.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Spark problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark are air bags (7), electrical system (6), unknown or other (5), engine (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark compare with the 2019 and 2021 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2019 has 14 complaints and 1 recall (too few reports); the 2021 has 6 complaints and 0 recalls (too few reports). The 2020 has 20 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2020 Spark, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.