2016 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

20152017
Complaints
36
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:37,928 mi
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:36,969 mi
Fires:1
#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,928
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,969
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Spark

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~55,068 vehicles.

17V307000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~55,068 affected

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."

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2016 Chevrolet Spark — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Chevrolet Spark has 36 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
Top reported problems: Brakes (10 complaints, avg 37,928 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 36,969 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,608 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 55,068 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Spark reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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