Model year guide

2021 Chevrolet spark

Q: What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet spark get?

The 2021 Chevrolet spark has a U.S. EPA estimate of 33 mpg combined (30 city / 38 highway).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Chevrolet spark is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

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2021 Chevrolet spark at a glance

Owner complaints6

Combined33 mpg

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2021 Chevrolet spark common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2021 Chevrolet spark MPG & running costs

Combined33 mpg

City30 mpg

Highway38 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,050

EPA size classSubcompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios) or Manual 5-spd

Passenger volume86 cu ft

Cargo volume11 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Chevrolet spark costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,250

Fuel only$10,250

Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.