2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV — the Battery electric engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2016
Engines
Battery electric
TrimsLT Hatchback 4-Door
Other 2016 Spark EV variantsSpark →
Federal record2 recalls · 14 complaints · 419 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Spark EV manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 726
  • General Information 1,954
  • Accessories & Equipment 5,208
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 333
  • Body & Frame 1,422
  • Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,410
  • Brakes 1,085
  • Maintenance 10
  • Drivelines & Axles 25
  • Restraints 353
  • Electrical 4,317
  • Steering 180
  • Engine Mechanical 106
  • Suspension 174
  • Engine Performance 1,222
  • Transmission 222
  • Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Spark EV

  1. Air Bags — frontal · 17V437000
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.
  2. Air Bags — frontal · 16V651000
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.

Owners have filed 14 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 419 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Spark EV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2016 Spark EV manual

Is this manual specific to the 2016 Spark EV?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the Battery electric across the LT Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.

What 2016 Spark EV problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Spark EV, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.

Does it include 2016 Spark EV wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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