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2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls and problems

1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark.

1
recalls
14
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 18V774000 · reported November 1, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 12 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 11, 2026 · Tires

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…

Jun 11, 2026 · Tires

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…

Apr 28, 2025 · Air bags · 130,000 miles · crash reported

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…

Feb 5, 2025 · Unknown 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.

Sep 20, 2024 · Power train

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

Spark model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 12811
2017 12950
2018 0900
2019 11440
2020 02062
2021 0620
2022 0310

Across all years, the 2014 Spark has the most complaints (172). All Chevrolet Spark years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, the most recent reported on November 1, 2018 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2019 Chevrolet Spark complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 11, 2026.