2016 Chevrolet Spark Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,552miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,552 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.
“Randomly when I get into my car and crank the lights on my dash,screen will appear- other times they will not. Randomly when driving she will just be driving normal and immediately she shuts down and off with no warning signs and no warning lights on dash. This issue has been ongoing since the purchase of her. It has been on a interstate highway in 5pm traffic, a very small town in non on sunday after church.”
NHTSA complaint #11398554, filed 2021-03, 96,777 miles“Steering went out while driving at around 50 MPH. No warning was given by the car's monitoring systems until the event happen and there was no other previous steering issues prior to this event. Error codes did illuminate only after steering was gone and showed a p 68 error code. The vehicle has 32,331 miles on it, has no accident history or mechanical/electrical repair history.”
NHTSA complaint #11327712, filed 2020-06, 32,328 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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