2016 Chevrolet Spark Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,233miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,233 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2016 chevy Spark EV - 35,233 miles. Driving straight on downhill city street. Stabilitrak failure message appeared, then brakes stopped responding. Steered car into curb to force it to stop. Brake alarm symbol displayed on screen. Car towed to dealership. Dealership said brake electronic control module was faulty & needed replacement and reprogramming. This is 2nd brake related issue. Prior issue was less than 1 month after leasing in oct 2016. Brakes also failed completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11245144, filed 2019-08, 35,233 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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