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2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
29
Latest campaign
May 9, 2017

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1May 9, 2017

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 9, 2017Latest campaign
May 9, 201717V307000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V307000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V307000 · May 9, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component29

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
29Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train931100
Service brakes828304
Electrical system517000
Air bags517205
Engine414000
Visibility/wiper310000
Unknown or other27000
Visibility13000
Suspension13000
Seats13000
Steering13100
Wheels13100
Vehicle speed control13000
Fuel/propulsion system13000
Exterior lighting13000

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017.”

    Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753620
  • Visibility

    “The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at various speeds, the A/C was blowing out hot air. A dealer was contacted.”

    Filed 06/30/2026 · ODI 11747404
  • Power train

    “When the car reaches a certain speed (50 mph plus) it jerks and jolts. The engine light is on and a P-code is present. Each mechanic says something different.”

    Filed 07/25/2025 · ODI 11676086

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2017 Chevrolet Spark recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The most recent, 17V307000 (reported May 9, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Chevrolet Spark?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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