AI Damage2017 Chevrolet Spark EV: common problems
The maker issued 497 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 497
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 239 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may…
- This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the…
- This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be…
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
NHTSA lists 497 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark EV?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 497 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark EV?
NHTSA lists 497 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Spark EV from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.