2016 Chevrolet Spark Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
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.
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,340 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 shu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2025 · Electrical system
“I am the owner of a 2016 Spark EV, and the driver was my family member. The vehicle was charged and had a remaining driving range of 51 miles when the vehicle suddenly shut down on a major city road w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2025 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark (Spark EV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 33–119 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 30–128 / 39–109 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Spark model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Spark model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 146 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 6 | 172 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 76 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 28 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 29 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 14 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2016 Chevrolet Spark
How do I know if my 2016 Chevrolet Spark has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Chevrolet Spark; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V307000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.