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2021 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV CVT

All Chevrolet Spark M400 trims (2016–2022) → All Chevrolet Spark generations →
2021 Chevrolet Spark – front Unverified
Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS in Mosaic Black Metallic, Front Right, 04-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fourth generation (M400, 2016–2022); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS in Mosaic Black Metallic, Front Right, 04-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Spark 1LT, front left, 11-15-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Chevrolet Spark C-TECH LTZ M400 Pure White (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS in Mosaic Black Metallic, Rear Right, 04-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2016 Chevy Spark LT Interior by Puffin77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2021 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV CVT is a 98-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,700 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.

It makes 98 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 94 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).

The Spark measures 143.1 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,246 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,700
MSRP with Destination$18,695
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeEcotec 1.4L inline-4
Displacement1.4 L
Horsepower98 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque94 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City29 MPG
Highway38 MPG
Combined33 MPG
Tank Capacity9 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires FrontP185/55R15
Tires RearP185/55R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length143.1 in
Width62.8 in
Height58.4 in
Wheelbase93.9 in
Curb Weight2,246 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2021 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet SPARK.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet SPARK

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet SPARK (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 5, 2025 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving through a bend in the road at 40 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide as they lost control. The contact ran over a…”
Apr 24, 2025 · Steering, Power Train, Engine
“I lease a car through Carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the Chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was…”
Apr 24, 2025 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I lease a car through carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was…”
Jun 28, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Purchased car new, Dec 2021. Drive infrequently because my work under 5 miles away and I go into the office x2/week. Car has approx 14500 on it. Last week the car would not start. Smelled like…”
Aug 13, 2021 · Air Bags, Seat Belts Crash 2 injuries
“The contact owns a 2021Chevrolet Spark M2. The contact stated while stopped at a red light when the contact was struck from behind launching the vehicle off the ground and moving forward 30ft into the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 CHEVROLET SPARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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