2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 29 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints29

Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 17V307000 · 09 May 2017

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train9 · 31%

Service brakes8 · 28%

Electrical system5 · 17%

Air bags5 · 17%

Engine4 · 14%

Visibility/wiper3 · 10%

Unknown or other2 · 7%

Steering1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet spark. While driving 35 mph, the brakes seized without warning. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven home. Capital chevrolet buick gmc of lexington (96 radio dr, lexington, nc…
Service brakes · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

At railway parking lot, first car blocked when backing out of space. After 3 tries, able to move on, exiting lot and about to turn right into street, car swerved hard right by itself and loudly hit curb. Passenger side wheel and tire totally damaged. I had to get it towed to collision shop. It is still at the shop…
Steering · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

As i was idling up behind the car in front of me at a 4-way stop, and braking gently, my engine puttered out and turned off. I was able to restart the car after putting it in park and turning the ignition off then back on.
Engine · Oct 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The following has now happened on 3 separate occasions when driving on a highway: when driving at highway speeds (50 -55 mph) and hitting a bump that jolts the car (not necessarilly a huge bump), the entire engine and electrical system cuts off and shuts down. This happens only on the highway and has not happened on…
Power train · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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