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2019 Chevrolet Spark

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Spark

Recall·18V774000

Air bags

The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 14 owners reported

Air bags6
Tires2
Power train2
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Spark at a glance

Trims
1LT2LTACTIVLS
Engine
1.4L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
CVT, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Spark reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Chevrolet Spark listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.