2016 Chevrolet Spark Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“I did my recall for transmission control module by cheverolet dealership and all of sudden my car shut off while driving in busy traffic on a busy road. Would not turn on at all, would not go out of gear at all. Had to have toad back to the dealership. But bc GM is on strike received no loaner car. I'm disabled and so is husband who has severe brain injury. I live way out in country.”
NHTSA complaint #11258676, filed 2019-09, 57,000 miles“The head restraints are too far forward. If I adjust the seat to sit up straight, then my head is too far forward. So I have to lean back in my seat in order for my head to be straight. After only one month of driving, my back is killing me!”
NHTSA complaint #10873642, filed 2016-06, 2,000 miles“I am the owner of a 2016 Spark EV, and the driver was my family member. The vehicle was charged and had a remaining driving range of 51 miles when the vehicle suddenly shut down on a major city road without any prior warning or symptoms of a problem. The vehicle did not restart immediately, and other drivers behind had to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The driver experienced the shutdown of the vehicle while driving again on another day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660265, filed 2025-05“The front lights appear to have a defect in them. When I have a bulb replace it goes right out. I just purchased this car on 11/19/2018. I had the oil changed twice already and the oil indicator continues to come on.”
NHTSA complaint #11185504, filed 2019-03Related service bulletins
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- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology