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2019 Chevrolet Spark

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Spark.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Chevrolet Spark is a passenger‑car built on a lightweight platform that pairs a 4.2‑qt oil capacity with 0W‑20 viscosity and an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios. Its EPA‑rated fuel economy of 30/38/33 mpg positions it among the more efficient entries in its class, while the model’s reliability record shows only 14 total owner complaints and a single recall — a marked improvement from the peak complaint year of 2014 and nearer the recent low of three complaints recorded in 2022.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy30/38/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · EN Rating: 375 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 140R · EN Rating: 375 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size185/55R15 82HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter95238310
Spark plug12637197
Battery88866103
Front wiper blades95391363 alt 95391365
Serpentine belt12654488
Thermostat12649163 alt 12673413
Cabin air filter42666227

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length143.3 in
Overall width63 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase94.1 in
Curb weight2247 lb
Track (front / rear)54.3 / 54.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 38 / 33 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Spark of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.7–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.70 sec — 2016 2LT Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20162LT Hatchback 1.4L I-410.70 sec18.00 sec98 hpFWD
20162LT Hatchback 1.4L I-410.80 sec18.20 sec98 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity9.0 gallons
Manual Transmission FluidSAE 75W85W

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs106 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177.0 Do not re-use old nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.031-.035 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 12 Oil
Oil Capacity2.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 375 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-60.0
Engine CompressionCranking Speed
Engine CompressionCranking Speed
Engine Oil Pressure29-36 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM@1500 RPM 100°C rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque21.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque72.0
ABS Sensor Torque7.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.055 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .709
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1120°-130°
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75°.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2240 degrees240 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 240°.22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 70°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, federal complaints fell to 14—down sharply from the 28 complaints in 2018 and the 42 in 2016—while recalls remained low at one, mirroring the single recall in 2017. The 2019 year sits toward the bottom of a declining trend that began with 175 complaints in 2014 and peaked at 146 in 2013, indicating improved reliability over the decade. The most frequent complaint categories were Air Bags (3), Tires (2), Unknown Or Other (1), and Power Train (1), with no reported crash or fire complaints. Given the continued downward trajectory in complaints and recalls, 2019 represents a solid, low‑risk year to purchase a used Spark, provided the vehicle has a clean service history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
573
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags3
Tires2
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Air Bags,Seat Belts,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train,Air Bags1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V774000Air BagsReported 01/11/2018

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,"… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 573 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 140R batteryVehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 95238310Spark plug 12637197Battery 88866103

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Spark take?

4.2 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Spark have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Spark get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg.