- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 33
- combined
Open recalls on record
1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2019 Chevrolet Spark
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 14
- Complaints citing a crash
- 4
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 18V774000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
30
City
38
Hwy
33
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 271 g/mi
How this compares
At 33 MPG combined, the 2019 Chevrolet Spark ranks 2nd of 7 subcompact cars EPA rated for 2019 — 8 MPG better than the 25 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,850, $950 less than the $2,800 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $9,250, a $4,750 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 271 grams per mile — about 4.1 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
14 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 14
- Total
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
Most reported components
- AIR BAGS7
- WHEELS/TIRES2
- OTHER2
- ENGINE1
- ELECTRICAL1
Notable Issues
14 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, newest first.
- Recall
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.4L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
30
City
38
Hwy
33
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,850
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.