2016 Chevrolet Spark

Brakes are by far the dominant complaint theme owners report for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. Owners frequently describe sudden, complete brake failure while driving, the pedal goes unresponsive, brake assist warning lights illuminate, and the vehicle eventually slows on its own without normal braking input. Some reports involve downhill situations where the loss of braking felt especially acute. Airbag complaints make up the next notable cluster, with owners reporting that side curtain airbags either failed to deploy or deployed with a significant delay after a side-impact collision. A smaller number of powertrain reports describe the transmission slipping at highway speeds alongside elevated RPM and a check engine light, though dealers in some cases could not confirm a fault. A handful of Spark EV-specific reports describe the vehicle losing drive capability or shutting down unexpectedly while in motion, leaving the car unable to restart without towing.