Chevrolet Spark vs Buick Park Avenue
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Spark | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 759 | 1,880 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2022 | 1984–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 71 | 95 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 174 |
| Injuries reported | 47 | 64 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.6% | 17.9% |
Chevrolet Spark by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
124
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
124
16.3%
Electrical System
101
13.3%
Other & Unspecified
57
7.5%
Airbags
56
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
6.7%
Brakes
47
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
44
5.8%
Buick Park Avenue by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
356
18.9%
Brakes
281
14.9%
Electrical System
198
10.5%
Seat Belts
142
7.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
117
6.2%
Steering
114
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
5.4%
Body & Structure
97
5.2%