2016 Chevrolet Spark recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 42 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints42

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 17V307000 · 09 May 2017

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes10 · 37%

Electrical system5 · 19%

Unknown or other4 · 15%

Power train4 · 15%

Visibility/wiper2 · 7%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 7%

Air bags2 · 7%

Steering2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet spark. While driving approximately 30 mph, the entertainment screen and instrument panel lighting failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was…
Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The windshield wipers stopped operating while driving on a highway in the rain. The car was at highway speed. Extremely dangerous. The mechanic found the wiper motor was defective and pulled too much amperage that it burned internal fuse box relay. Wiper motor and fuse box had to be replaced.
Visibility/wiper · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving in early 2025, my 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV suddenly lost all ability to accelerate. The vehicle remained powered on but would not respond to the accelerator, and I was unable to fully shut it off. This created a safety hazard because I could not properly control or secure the vehicle, and it required…
Electrical system · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was T-bone crashed into on the driver's side by a second vehicle. During the crash, the driver-side curtain air bags did not immediately deploy. The contact indicated that the air bag deployed…
Air bags · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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