NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Chevrolet Spark Safety Record
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No federal crash-test data exists for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. Without star ratings or a computed Safety Index, NHTSA's record on this vehicle remains incomplete regarding collision performance. The 2019 Spark does, however, show a limited post-sale record, with one recall campaign and 14 owner-reported complaints. This information offers a narrow view; it does not indicate whether the vehicle is safe or unsafe in a crash, only that comprehensive safety assessments were not conducted.
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving the air bag Sensing Diagnostic Module, and falls into a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 14 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark has a single recall on record, addressing the air bag Sensing Diagnostic Module. This recall directly correlates with the highest concentration of owner complaints, as 7 of the 14 total complaints involve the air bags. Of these 14 complaints, 4 specifically mention a crash event, and 3 allege an injury. The 2019 Spark's combined recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower overall volume of safety-related reports. No other model years for this generation of the Spark appear in our crash-test data, so no adjacent crash-test results are available for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
The single recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark involves the Sensing Diagnostic Module within the air bag system. General Motors issued this campaign covering the 2019 Spark alongside certain Buick Encore, Chevrolet Traverse, and Trax vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign. Owners should verify repair status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS18V774000
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.
Reported 2018-11-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
Fourteen complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Spark. The top alleged problem areas are Air Bags with 7 reports, followed by Tires, Power Train, and Service Brakes with 2 reports each, and one report each for Seat Belts and an unknown category. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2019 Spark carries an open recall regarding its airbags. Prospective owners should verify the recall's completion for any specific vehicle by checking the VIN on nhtsa.gov. The responsibility for confirming this repair rests with either the seller or the buyer.
- NHTSA issued one recall for the 2019 Spark targeting the air bag Sensing Diagnostic Module, a safety-critical component; owners should confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov that this repair has been completed on any specific vehicle.
- Seven of the 14 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege problems with the air bag system, which directly overlaps the subject of the single recall campaign.
- The 2019 Spark has not been crash-tested by NHTSA in the years this guide covers, meaning no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year; shoppers cannot compare it to tested vehicles on that basis.
- Four of the 14 reported complaints reference a crash event and three allege an injury; these are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA, not findings of defect or confirmed incident reports.
FAQ2019 Chevrolet Spark safety questions
Was the 2019 Chevrolet Spark crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 14 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Spark 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.