2019 Chevrolet Spark
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 146 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact had lost consciousness.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-28
I had an accident on 3/5/2020 in my 2019 chevy Spark and the airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-07
The vehicle was in motion in a school zone of 35 MPH on a street. It had a front end impact, which it rear-ended the car in front of it and the airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-04
Also filed under Structure
Tires
2 of 14 total reports mention: tires.
Service brakes
2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.
Power train
2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
I have a 2019 Chevy Spark after doing research it appears that the Spark has a high transmission failure
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-20
Vehicle speed control
1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-11-06Air bags18V774000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Chevrolet Spark — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V774000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.