This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Spark is a single-configuration book: one engine, the naturally aspirated 1.2L DOHC inline-four of 74 cubic inches; one body, a four-door hatchback; one trim, Base. For a technician that removes the usual first step of establishing which version is on the lift, and it means the fuel, ignition, cooling and emissions figures apply directly, as do the chassis torque values and the wiring diagrams for the body electrical system.
Engines covered
- 1.2L inline-four (74 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2012 Spark. The federal record for this model year is clean, with no recalls and no owner complaints against it. What the manual documents instead is the routine care of a small four-cylinder car: engine mechanical repair and its clearances, fuel delivery and ignition testing, cooling and lubrication specifications, brake hydraulics and friction service, steering and suspension work, and the wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps for the electrical circuits that run behind the dash and through the body.
