Model year 2019 · Subcompact Cars

2019 Chevrolet Spark: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Spark at 32–33 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

32–33

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, newest first.

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 18V774000 Reported Nov 1, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18365)
Components
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags
Units affected
12 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Chevrolet Spark fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Chevrolet Spark EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Spark1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050271
Spark1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/38/33 mpg$2,050273
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/37/33 mpg$2,050271
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/37/32 mpg$2,100278

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Chevrolet Spark crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Chevrolet Spark NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Chevrolet Spark owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, most recently on Jun 11, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Spark complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags7
Power train2
Service brakes2
Tires2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Seat belts1
Structure: Body1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Spark model years

Chevrolet Spark by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Spark32–33 mpg03—
2021 Spark32–33 mpg06—
2020 Spark32–33 mpg020—
2018 Spark32–33 mpg09—
2017 Spark32–33 mpg129—
2016 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe342—
2015 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe7844/5

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Other 2019 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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