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2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Nov 1, 2018

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Nov 1, 2018

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 1, 2018Latest campaign
Nov 1, 201818V774000

Air bags

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V774000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V774000 · Nov 1, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags750403
Tires214000
Power train214000
Service brakes214000
Unknown or other17000
Seat belts17000
Forward collision avoidance17000
Vehicle speed control17000
Electrical system17000
Engine17000
Structure17101

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Tires

    “LandGolden LG17 185/55R15 82V All Season Radial Tires were purchased from Amazon (seller: Priority Tire) and professionally installed. Tires have been balanced and rotated approximately every 5000 miles.”

    Filed 06/11/2026 · ODI 11743500
  • Tires

    “LandGolden LG17 185/55R15 82V All Season Radial Tires purchased from Amazon (seller: Priority Tire) and professionally installed. Tires have been balanced and rotated approximately every 5000 miles.”

    Filed 06/11/2026 · ODI 11743505
  • Air bags

    “The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact had lost consciousness.”

    Filed 04/28/2025 · ODI 11657335

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2019 Chevrolet Spark recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The most recent, 18V774000 (reported November 1, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Chevrolet Spark?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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