2012 Chevrolet Spark problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Spark was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 S-TEC. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2012 cars, such as corroded secondary bonnet latch: bonnet can open while driving.
2012 Chevrolet Spark score: good reliability
Calculated using only 1 documented fault and its sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine10.00 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.91 fault
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2011 Chevrolet Spark
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2011.
0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 S-TEC engine in the 2012 Chevrolet Spark
Names: Spark 1.0 · Spark 1.2 · Spark GT 1.0 / 1.2 (Latinoamérica)
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1.0 and 1.2 S-TEC II DOHC 16v (Spark M300, Beat and Sail, 2010-2022)
68–81 hp
Auto Express (2013) said the Spark's mechanical problems were few and criticised only the noise and sluggishness of the engines; on fiches-auto, among the 54 testimonies for the 1.0 and 1.2, only isolated engine faults appear (a cylinder head gasket, a water pump, a sensor and an irregular idle), with no pattern.[4][5]
There are no documented 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 S-TEC faults that affect 2012 cars.
The Chevrolet Spark 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 S-TEC: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2012 Chevrolet Spark
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
The 2012 Chevrolet Spark was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 S-TEC. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2012 cars, such as corroded secondary bonnet latch: bonnet can open while driving.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Spark better than the 2011?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2011 and 2012 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Spark?
According to our score, the best are 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2 other years with the same score (8.9/10). The year with the worst score is 2013 (8.4/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2012 Chevrolet Spark have?
The most important ones documented for 2012 cars are: corroded secondary bonnet latch: bonnet can open while driving (bodywork and interior, high severity).
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Sources
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- Daewoo S-TEC engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Chevrolet SparkWikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Chevrolet SparkWikipedia (es) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish
- Chevrolet Spark hatchback reviewAuto Express · Motoring press · published October 2013 · consulted 2 November 2026
- Fiabilité Chevrolet Spark (2009-2015): pannes, rappels et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in French