Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
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 without any prior warning or symptoms of a problem. The vehicle did not restart immediately, and other drivers behind had to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The driver experienced the shutdown of the vehicle while driving again on another day. Since the sudden shutdown of the propulsion power while driving happened without any prior warning light, message, or symptom, the incident could put the safety of the driver and others at risk, especially if the shutdown happened at a higher speed on a highway. Failure of a specific component or system has not been identified, but the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The service department of a Chevrolet dealer initially provided an estimated diagnostic fee of $170, but the service department raised the diagnostic fee by double upon check-in when the vehicle was brought in on the scheduled appointment. I canceled the appointment in frustration.
Transmission.
I did my recall for transmission control module by cheverolet dealership and all of sudden my car shut off while driving in busy traffic on a busy road. Would not turn on at all, would not go out of gear at all. Had to have toad back to the dealership. But bc gm is on strike received no loaner car. I'm disabled and so is husband who has severe brain injury. I live way out in country.
The front lights appear to have a defect in them. When I have a bulb replace it goes right out. I just purchased this car on 11/19/2018. I had the oil changed twice already and the oil indicator continues to come on.
The head restraints are too far forward. If I adjust the seat to sit up straight, then my head is too far forward. So I have to lean back in my seat in order for my head to be straight. After only one month of driving, my back is killing me!.