2019 Chevrolet Spark: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
285.7
Severity index
Severity index 285.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 50.0% |
| TIRES | 2 | 14.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 14.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 14.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 7.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 7.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 7.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 7.1% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 7 of 14 complaints (50.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V774000 | 01/11/2018 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.