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2019 Chevrolet Spark: common problems and reliability
An average Spark year.
14 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Spark?The 2019 Chevrolet Spark has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and tires.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Chevrolet Spark vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Spark years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Spark?
Across the 10 Spark model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2022) to 344 (2014). With 14 complaints, the 2019 Spark sits below the model's median of 29.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Spark
air bags
Campaign 18V774000General 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between positive experiences with well-maintained examples and severe criticism focused on catastrophic transmission failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Spark. See the full Spark owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Spark listings typically run $9,194–$13,354 across 2014 to 2022 model years.
Other Spark model years
Compare every Spark year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Spark against its rivals
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