This page covers 1 recall, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark.
33 mpg combined
7.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
With only 12 total complaints on file for the 2019 Spark, the complaint picture is thin, so patterns are limited. The airbag system draws the most reports, with owners describing non-deployment during front-end collisions and dashboard warning lights for the airbag and seatbelt system illuminating unexpectedly, in one case alongside an ABS and traction control light after the vehicle flagged a prior crash event. Powertrain complaints describe transmission hesitation from a stop, the vehicle locking up, and a check engine light pointing to a transmission control module fault, owners report difficulty sourcing the part. A single engine complaint is on file but doesn't show enough detail to describe a recurring pattern.
12
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The Sensing Diagnostic Module may be stuck in manufacturing mode, which prevents airbags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Sensing Diagnostic Module to normal operating mode at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
