2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls

1 safety recall, 14 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
14Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2019 Chevrolet Spark recall list

Air Bags recall

18V-774
November 1, 2018 · General Motors LLC
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.
Safety 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 owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags7
Tires2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Unknown or Other1
Seat Belts1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Engine1

Recent complaints

June 11, 2026Tires

LandGolden LG17 185/55R15 82V All Season Radial Tires were purchased from Amazon (seller: Priority Tire) and professionally installed. Tires have been balanced and rotated approximately every 5000 miles. Less than 30,000 miles and tires are already at 3/32" tread due to manufacturing defect. Older tires on same car (different brand tires) have worn down significantly less than these LandGolden tires. The advertised tread life for these tires are 65,000 miles.

June 11, 2026Tires

LandGolden LG17 185/55R15 82V All Season Radial Tires purchased from Amazon (seller: Priority Tire) and professionally installed. Tires have been balanced and rotated approximately every 5000 miles. Less than 30,000 miles and tires are already at 3/32" tread due to manufacturing defect, per multiple tire stores. Older tires on same car (different brand tires) have worn down significantly less than these LandGolden tires. The advertised tread life for these tires are 65,000 miles.

April 28, 2025Air BagsCrash1 injury

The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact had lost consciousness. The contact stated that an emergency services vehicle was behind her and had observed her go through an intersection, crash through and guardrail, and roll down an embankment. The contact was removed from the vehicle, still unconscious, and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact stated that she had bruising on her sternum, ribs, and arms. The contact stated she was not advised about why she had lost consciousness. The contact stated that the vehicle had been towed to an impound lot and her insurance provider had written the vehicle off as

February 5, 2025Unknown or Other

Car is hesitating alot from a stop and has locked up. Engine light came on. Had it diagnosed and the codes came up Transmission control module (Tcm). Cant find the part and the ine i did find was 800. It's only 6 years old and should not have Transmission problems and be locking up on me.

September 20, 2024Power Train

I have a 2019 Chevy Spark after doing research it appears that the Spark has a high transmission failure

2019 Chevrolet Spark crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2019 Chevrolet Spark: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional.

2019 Chevrolet Spark recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The most recent, filed November 1, 2018, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Spark problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (7 reports), followed by tires.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.