Where is the Chevy Spark made?
The Chevy Spark is produced at several General Motors plants around the world, with its strongest historical linkage to South Korea. It has also been assembled in other countries—most notably India and Colombia—for regional markets. The exact factory varies by model year and market.
The Spark’s production footprint has shifted over its lifetime as GM adjusted manufacturing strategy and regional demand. In many cases, cars sold in a region were built locally from CKD (completely knocked down) kits or shipped from a primary production hub in Korea, depending on tariff rules and supply needs.
Global production footprint
Below is a snapshot of the main production footprints the Spark has used across generations and regions. Note that exact plants can change with model updates and market strategies.
- South Korea — GM Korea has been the core producer of the Spark (and its Daewoo Matiz predecessor) for global distribution, with several plants in the Incheon area contributing to export-ready units.
- India — GM India produced the Spark for the domestic market (at the Talegaon plant near Pune) and, at times, used CKD imports for nearby regional sales as part of its local assembly strategy.
- Colombia — GM Colmotores (Bogotá) assembled Spark models for Latin American markets, often utilizing local production or CKD kits to support regional demand.
- Other markets — Depending on year and market, Spark cars have also been supplied via CKD assembly or direct imports from Korea to various regions, including parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, as GM reorganized its global manufacturing footprint.
In short, there isn’t a single factory for all Sparks—the vehicle’s production has been distributed across several GM plants and regional operations to serve different markets.
How to confirm which factory produced a specific Spark
To determine where a particular Chevy Spark was manufactured, you can check several indicators tied to the vehicle's identity and documentation. The country of manufacture and plant code can usually be gleaned from the VIN (vehicle identification number) and the door sticker or owner’s manual.
VIN and labels
Look for the 11th character of the VIN, which identifies the assembly plant, and the country code in the first characters. The door jamb or global vehicle certification label typically lists the country of origin and the plant code. If you’re unsure, a dealership or GM customer service can decode the VIN for you and confirm the exact factory involved.
Summary
In practice, the Chevy Spark has been produced at multiple GM plants worldwide, with South Korea as the historically dominant producer for global exports. Local assembly has occurred in India and Colombia to serve regional markets, while some regions have received Spark units via CKD kits or imports from Korea. For an individual car, checking the VIN and manufacturer labels provides the most precise answer about its origin.
