2019 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
44/100
#6 most-complained of 10 Spark years
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark has 14 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 44, ranking 6th worst out of 10 model years with a 'Good' verdict. Airbags account for 50% of complaints, tied to one recall covering the Sensing Diagnostic Module.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 29.5 city / 37.5 hwy
Top 2019 Chevrolet Spark problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags7 (50%)
- Brakes2 (14%)
- Engine2 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during frontal collisions, sometimes bending the car's frame.
- A deployed airbag caused a foot-area component to expel debris, causing significant injury during a low-speed school zone crash.
- Loss of consciousness while driving around 50 MPH led to a crash and rollover, with no reported airbag deployment.
- Brakes produce a loud noise and reduced stopping confidence, recurring every couple of months despite repeated dealer visits.
- The accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard from a stop, causing unintended acceleration with no warning light.
- Owners report a pattern of transmission failure based on their own research into the model.
2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V774000Nov 1, 2018Airbags12 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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.
Risk: 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.
2019 Chevrolet Spark fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29.5 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Spark years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
- Compared to other Spark model years, 2019 rates 'Good' with a Complaint Index of 44 and ranks 6th worst out of 10 years tracked, meaning several other years score worse.
- What problems does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have?
- NHTSA lists 14 complaints for the 2019 Spark, with airbags being the top problem area at 50% of complaints, followed by brakes, engine, suspension, and transmission issues at 14% each.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 18V774000) covers the airbag Sensing Diagnostic Module, which may have been left in manufacturing mode, potentially preventing proper airbag deployment.
- How does the 2019 Spark compare to other years?
- The 2019 Spark's Complaint Index of 44 is lower than 2013 (89), 2014 (100), 2015 (67), and 2020 (78), but higher than 2016 (22), 2018 (0), and 2021 (33).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
- EPA rates the 2019 Spark at 33 mpg combined (29.5 city / 37.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,950.