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The 2019 Chevrolet Spark is associated with 14 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 3 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 32 to 33 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 14 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (3 / 21%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 32–33 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Spark 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 30 MPG 38 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Spark 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 29 MPG 38 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Spark ACTIV 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 30 MPG 37 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Spark ACTIV 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
5 HB FWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Chevrolet Spark models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Summary of 14 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
14
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 3 complaints (3 crashes)
Tires 2 complaints
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 complaint
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE 1 complaint (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Chevrolet Spark problems & component breakdown (11 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V774000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Chevrolet Spark

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have?

The 2019 Chevrolet Spark is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA records list 14 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 3 filings (21% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2019 Chevrolet Spark defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark range from 32 to 33 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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