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#BS-2016-CHESPA-2B17

2016 Chevrolet Spark

Based on reports from 36 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
36
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
750
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 36 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

speaker intermittently crackling not working

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

hesitation at acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

10 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 44K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
11
30–60K
4
60–90K
5
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) • Median: 44K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes10 (28%)
Electrical5 (14%)
Other5 (14%)
Drivetrain3 (8%)
Visibility2 (6%)
Engine2 (6%)
Steering2 (6%)
Airbags2 (6%)

2016 Chevrolet Spark: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 44K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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16
3
17
2
18
9
19
6
20
4
21
3
22
2
23
4
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

17V307000Jul 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Spark is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Chevrolet Spark vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

36

Class avg

48

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 36 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Chevrolet Spark: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Chevrolet Spark is related to the brakes, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark has 36 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Chevrolet Spark problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Spark has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Spark problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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