2016 Chevrolet Spark Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark documents a four-door hatchback powered by a naturally aspirated 1.4L DOHC inline-four of 85 cubic inches, sold as LS, LT and LTZ. One engine and one body keep the mechanical sections uniform: the same timing and valve specifications, the same fuel and ignition tests, and the same brake and suspension torque values apply whichever of the three trims is on the lift, with equipment differences confined to the electrical and interior material.
Engines covered
- 1.4L inline-four (85 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- LS
- LT
- LTZ
Known issues on the 2016 Spark. One recall is on the federal record, and it concerns the front passenger air bag: in a crash, a young child sitting improperly and unbelted in that seat can be injured in the neck by the deploying bag. Owner complaints run to 42 and lean heavily one way, with 19 on the service brakes, then 5 on the air bags and 4 on the electrical system. Brake hydraulic and friction service with its specifications sits in this manual alongside the restraint procedures and the wiring diagrams behind both.
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 i
In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of char
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 505 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHEVROLET SPARK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE
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
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
Showing the 4 most serious of 36 complaints filed with NHTSA.
