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2019 Chevrolet Spark problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

20

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Spark years?

Spark NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted269 complaints2013: 224 complaints2014: 269 complaints2015: 102 complaints2016: 36 complaints2017: 42 complaints2018: 14 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 26 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 5 complaints
Spark NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Spark problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags735%
Brakes210%
Transmission210%
Tires & Wheels210%
Engine15%
Other15%
Seat Belts15%
Speed Control15%
Body & Structure15%
Driver Assistance15%
Electrical System15%

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V774000AirbagsNovember 1, 2018 · 12 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 3/5/2020 IN MY 2019 CHEVY SPARK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY: BADLY BRUISED FOREARM AND ELBOW FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL, WHIPLASH AND MUSCLE ACHES ON MY TOTAL RIGHT SIDE OF BODY AND BACK. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL FOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 5, 2020 · crash

“GOT THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2019. UNDER 18,000 MILES AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SAW SMOKE AND TOOK IT TO CHEVROLET THEY SAID THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED WITH BOOSTERS AND OTHER PARTS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 26, 2019

“LandGolden LG17 185/55R15 82V All Season Radial Tires were purchased from Amazon (seller: Priority Tire) and professionally installed. Tires have been balanced and rotated approximately every 5000 miles. Less than 30,000 miles and tires are already at 3/32" tread due to manufacturing defect. Older…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 19, 2025

“AIRBAG CODE (95) THE CAR JUST GOT OUT OF THE SHOP FROM A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND A WARPED PISTON(#3) I HAD IT BACK FOR TWO WEEKS AND NOW THE AIRBAG CODE COMES ON. I DROVE ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AND THEN PARK THE CAR DOWN TO ONE THE CODE CAME ON. I CLEARED IT SHUT THE CAR OFF THEM STARTED IT CAME BACK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 5, 2021

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal from a complete stop, the pedal was stuck to the floorboard causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 20, 2021

2019 Chevrolet Spark — common questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark reliable?

The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 Spark problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (7 complaints), transmission (2 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints).

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Spark years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Spark years to avoid are 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016. The cleanest record among Spark years belongs to 2022.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.