IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
30 City / 39 HWY
Horsepower
98
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cass C
Chevy spark is of great value.
I like that it is a small car with amazing gas mileage, it is got the technology features that I value most in a car. I love that it has a back up camera, and a touchscreen, Wi-Fi hotspot is a huge plus too! I dislike that it does not have cruise control or a basic alarm system, however I understand it is a base model.
accountCircle Self S
Top Of The Line Sub Compact Car
This is our third Chevy Spark. This one beats the other two by a landslide. It is a very comfortable car to travel in. The amenities are great. I particularly love the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There really is no blind spot while driving. When closing the car doors they sound solid; not tinny. We have not had any problems with this vehicle. It is reliable and the performance is on par for this size vehicle.
accountCircle Tiffany Y
Best car ever, would highly recommend.
The Chevy spark is an amazing vehicle and great for big cities. The mileage is amazing and I rarely have to fill the tank up. I would highly recommend this vehicle for a couple or single party seeing as it is very small and if you add too much weight the car will start to drag behind a bit.
accountCircle Jessica R
My Chevy spark the wonderful little purple car that I love so much.
I love my Chevy spark it gets great gas mileage keeps up speed pretty well cute little car ac works great. Didn't pay bad price for it very affordable the seats are comfy everything's easy to use including the touchscreen and the rear view camera a lot of space in the back when the seats are put down all around just a great car.
accountCircle Kayla R
Great low cost car for those not looking for something fancy.
I love that my Spark is compact. I never have to worry about having enough space to park. I do wish that there were auto locks.
accountCircle Melody B
Good commuter car with decent storage and fuel economy.
Gas consumption is fair, handles well, roomy in both front and back seats, stock sound system is good, hatchback provides easy access to storage. No dislikes as of yet.
accountCircle Rachael L
The spark is a great car. Very fuel efficient. Tiny but fits a lot. The performance is great and it is very reliable. It drives smooth. Features can probably be more - but what it comes with is fine.
The most important thing would be that it is very fuel efficient. Barely costs anything to travel.
accountCircle Amber K
The gas mileage is amazing.
I love my car. I love the size and shape of it. I can zoom in and out of traffic. I do not like how small it is when I go shopping. The trunk is very small.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lori D
Not worth buying at all trust me.
My car is there way too small I have a 6'4" husband and I have two small children. There is not enough space for all of us in the tiny car. There is no cruise control I like my vehicles to have that option. My windshield wiper fluId not even hurt the middle of the window it hits the top of the window.
accountCircle Brett L
Cute little size yet ugly way of driving
In all honesty, my car was perfect in the beginning but then the mpg somehow got worse than what it was supposed to be and the engine itself acts very strange. It's aggravating because I was told this was a fuel efficient car when I bought it and it's come to be the opposite
accountCircle Setark M
Chevrolet spark wish I wouldve went with something else.
It is hard to get it to accelerate when you need it to. The seats are not comfortable at all. If you are sitting in the back seat it is very hot in the summer. It does not connect to my phone's Bluetooth most of the time. The pieces on the car look flimsy and come off without any wear or tear. The seats show wear any they have hardly been used.
accountCircle Jeremy L
Simply a spark. Nothing great, nothing terrible.
The car drives well. Excellent on mileage and rarely has issues. Its affordable for anyone on a budget. The cons of this vehicle are the lack of automatic locks and windows. These are the Spark's worst aspects, but is the reason why it's so affordable.
accountCircle Alix B
Compact and cannot take a punch. Boring car but affordable.
Feels cheap. Not very cute. Has ok features. The headrests are very uncomfortable. Gas mileage is good since it is a small car. Does not accelerate very fast. Breaks are always squeaky. It does tell me when something is wrong with my car which is good.
accountCircle Mike S
It's a nice car for a family just starting out with no children as the interior space is rather limited
I like that we have a car, but the problem is in the payments, the color (white) and the size.
accountCircle Miriam R
Very gas friendly and it drives great in the highway.
It has a very nice interior but the time it takes to speed up is not excellent! It does not run as smoothly as you would think 2017 car would but it is gas friendly and you can bring down the back seats for more room.
accountCircle Haylee E
2017 Chevy spark ls review.
I think the car is pretty small. People cannot really fit in the backseat. I am 5’5” and people cannot sit behind me. The ride is not very smooth. The gas mileage is good but small tank so you fill up often. The ride is not very smooth. The steering wheel shakes overtime. Engine starts making weird noises. It is an okay car. Not ideal for long term use.

Chevrolet Spark Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
98 HP 34 MPG 4 Seats
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ACTIV
98 HP 34 MPG 4 Seats
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LT
98 HP 34 MPG 4 Seats
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2017 Chevrolet Spark Owner Reviews

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5 stars 54%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Alec B on June 25, 2021
Great little starter car for anyone!
No real issues, I just wish it had power locks and windows. It is has apple connect so I can use my iPhone with the car which is really nice. I also miss having cruise control. I think there are upgraded models of this car but this lt is very basic and it is a good cheap starter car.
accountCircle Mireya B on June 23, 2021
Excellent stereo top of the line.
Its a silver spark it has a nice equipment. Such as the stereo has a camera you can see what car coming by even if you can't. I can also listen to Spotify and when it comes putting directions it normally accurate. The downside is it's not automatic when it comes to locking and it is a bit small when it comes to putting grocery not enough room. But it's comfortable for short trip such as Vegas or California.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Donella S.

Very good gas mileage and tides smooth. It is compact and easy to get into small places. The seats in the back fold down for more space. Chevy is a trusted brand in my family so I feel it is a good choice for someone who does not have a large family and travels a lot.

likeFilled Kayla B.

It is very gas friendly, I get great mileage. The car comes with OnStar, and it is own Wifi you can subscribe to for a very good price. It is sort of small, with little back seat room. If you have a large family it might be difficult.

likeFilled Kayla S.

The car has a very quality interior for example the heated leather seats. Nice upgrades to the radio interface making it possible to use apple carplay and have a large screen for GPS purposes. Extremely user friendly, compact, affordable starter car.

likeFilled Brian B.

It is fuel efficient, pretty cool body style, nice interior, rearview backup. Adjustable seats seating for 5 it is small so it can fit pretty much anywhere and it is cheap to maintain it also has a vanity mirror.

likeFilled Janis H.

It is small enough to park anywhere and it has great gas mileage. The two front seats have a lot of legroom. It has a rear view camera. The back seats come out easily to let the back cushions fold down flat for plenty of cargo space.

likeFilled Elizabeth T.

It is a very small and manageable vehicle which allows me to easily navigate the roads, find parking spots, and not having to worry about hitting other vehicles in tight streets/parking spots. It also still has four seats and more than enough trunk space for me as a teacher bringing in materials to class and on the weekend for getting groceries.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Donella S.

There is not a lot of legroom in the back seat so if a person has small children in car seats it is a tight fit. If a person needs to haul things it hard. I feel it is more of a single person vehicle and not a family vehicle.

dislikeFilled Kayla B.

It is very small. It has little room in the back seat, and can be cramped for storage. If you have a big family it would be hard for everyone to fit comfortingly in this car. However if it is just one owner, who is not expecting long road trips with many people, it is a great car.

dislikeFilled Kayla S.

The cons of this vehicle is that there is not very much space, the trunk is tiny which makes it difficult to transport anything. The backseat can only seat two due to the built in cup holders in the middle. The layout of the front cup holders make it difficult to fit any cups easily in it.

dislikeFilled Brian B.

It does not have much horsepower, it is pretty small and it is boxy, there's not much trunk space, the body style is not the best, the tires are small do not like that rims that much it could have more power and maneuverability.

dislikeFilled Janis H.

The back seat is cramped and uncomfortable for anyone to sit in comfort. It is so short it is easily lost and hard to find in parking lots and you cannot transport anything very long. For tall drivers there is not enough leg room without hitting the steering wheel.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth T.

While it is more than enough room for me -the trunk is on the small side. Also the locks are not automatic in my car so in order to open the back doors you have to unlock the front door and manually unlock the back door before someone can use it. You also need to remind passengers constantly to make sure they lock the door manually as they leave.

Ranks #17 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has an average owner rating of 4.51 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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5
2
car
4.81
17
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4.37

Ranks #19 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has a combined MPG of 43 which ranks it #19 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
car
150 MPG
2
car
137 MPG
19
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39 MPG

Is The 2017 Chevrolet Spark A Good Car?

Yes. I have to drive 50 miles to and from work 4-5 days a week and only have to fill up once a week.
Brenda A.
The vehicle is pretty good. The features are a little confusing if you are use to old models. I have to read the manual often to understand what the car is telling me.
Peyton L.
Yes, good on gas, small, and easy to clean. Can for 4 people, has a small trunk and a spare for emergencies. Also has a touch screen and Bluetooth.
Cindy C.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Chevrolet Spark?

Yes, the car is very reliable. I have had no issues with it leaving me stranded or having it break down on me.
Brenda A.
It is hard to say if it is reliable. I personally feel like I had moe issue with this car then when I had my volkswagen.
Peyton L.
Yes it's reliable, also it has a small engine so it varies on it causing problems like when pressing on the gas it won't move immediately.
Melanie L.

Is The 2017 Chevrolet Spark A Good Value?

I am not really sure how much the cat has cost me but I think it is a very good value for what I have on the car.
Brenda A.
Not really. My car is 15000 and I feel like it should have been a little lower for the trouble I go through with it but the cost on gas makes it bearable.
Peyton L.
Not sure but it's very affordable. The range of the cost may be $13,000-15,000. It's a really nice car and good for transportation, and hanging out with friends and family.
Jessica M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2017 Chevy Spark wiper blade size?

Answer: Want to know what the windshield wiper sizes are on the 2017 Chevy Spark The windshield wiper sizes on this vehicle are 24 inches on the driver's side and 13 or 14 inches on the passenger's side. These sizes...

What's the 2017 Chevy Spark cabin air filter location?

Answer: The cabin air filter in Your 2017 Chevy Spark is located behind the glovebox. You can purchase a replacement filter at Your local auto parts store for around $10 and install it in under an hour. The first thing...

What are some of the 2017 Chevy Spark transmission problems?

Answer: The 2017 Chevy Spark transmission problems are delayed shift and slipping. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the...

Why are my 2017 chevy spark rear speakers not working?

Answer: When the rear speakers are not working in your 2017 Chevy Spark then the first thing that you should check is the fader in your vehicle. Go to the Audio menu and Make sure that you have the fader set to half...

What kind of oil does a 2017 chevy spark take?

Answer: The 2017 Chevy Spark with a 1.4l engine uses SAE 5W-20 synthetic formulated oil. It has a capacity of 4.2 quarts with a filter. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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