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Service bulletins for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1402 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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16NA3382018-05-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers to determine whether or not they need to contact the PQC for an engine, transmission or transfer case assembly replacement and information explaining the PQC process, Global Warranty Management Transaction submission, vehicle repair record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
PIP55482018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician diagnostic tips on inspection of the magnets inside the transmission fluid pan of the CVT7 transmission to aid in determining if the transmission needs to be replaced or not.
PIP5120D2018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the parts restriction for the Jatco CVT7 Transmission regular production code M4M part number 25184064 has ended.
06-00-89-031C2017-12-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on proper engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
030729004I2017-12-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This informational bulletin was created for the Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics. The different noises caused by driver habit, weather conditions , and normal manual transmission noises.
PI13682017-12-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the drive motor power inverter module to correct the customers concern of the MIL on and/or a no start condition.
16-NA-3382017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
PIP52512017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a diagnostic trouble code P0324 set as a current or history. Also a rattle or spark knock type noise may also be heard while driving. Technician will need to let the vehicle cold soak overnight. Then clear the diagnostic trouble code in the Engine Control Module. Then use Global Diagnostic System 2 to monitor the Total Knock Retard Parameter. Let the vehicle run at idle for ten seconds with the park brake turned on. Hold the brake down and place the vehicle in ?Drive? for automatic transmission or drive gear for manual gear box then bring the engine between 1800 and 2000 RPM for 10 seconds then return to idle for 5 second. Repeat this cycle 7 times. If the readings during the raised RPM testing were NOT continuously above 6.0 degrees for more than 5 seconds, no further action is required within the scope of this bulletin. If the readings during the raised RPM testing were continuously above 6.0 degrees for more than 5 seconds, the vehicle requires repair. Technician will need to verify the engine oil level is correct. After insuring the engine oil level is correct allow the engine to idle for one hour. Every 15 minutes increase the engine rpms to 2000 and hold for 5 minutes. Or drive the vehicle for 25 to 30 miles. Allow the engine to cold soak overnight and then repeat the inspection procedure. Then review the Global Diagnostic System 2 session log Total Knock Retard Parameter. Technician will need to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5275A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that seem to have a noise coming from the transmission assembly. Technician will need to inspect the fluid level to insure it is correct using Service Information document 3327666. Also the technician will need to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Some Diagnostic Trouble Codes will cause the transmission to default to maximum line pressure that will cause a noise. If the fluid level is correct and there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found and the noise is coming from the inside the transmission, remove all three speed sensors for inspection. If an excessive amount of debris in found on any one of the speed sensors remove the transmission fluid pan. If there is excessive metal debris on the magnets the transmission will need to be replaced. Dealer will need to call General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PIP53122017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation or performance of the CVT7 transmission. When the transmission is at operating temperature torque convertor lockup can occur as low as 8 mph and the range for lockup is 8-18mph depending on the throttle angle. The continuously variable transmissions are usually thought of as a no shift transmission however the CVT7 transmission has a high and low range made possible by the use of two clutch packs and one planetary gear set.
PIP5120C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the parts restriction on the Jatco CVT7 transmission part number 25184064 has ended.
PIP5160B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the parts restriction on the Jatco CVT7 transmission control module part number 25188346 has ended.
PIT54422017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar® 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle outside and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIP52952017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicles equipped with Regular Production Option Code MME if the Dexron HP synthetic fluid in the 1ET35 Transmission appears to be overheated or extremely dark in color. Technician will not replace the transmission or the transmission cooler. Technician will not recommend flushing the transmission or transmission cooler based only on the appearance of the transmission fluid. If the transmission is operating as designed (no noise or vibration from the transmission when operated, no debris is found in the fluid the transmission, etc.) but there is a Diagnostic Trouble Code found, follow current Service Information diagnostic procedure or continue with diagnosis of the concern.
PIP5295A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicles equipped with Regular Production Option Code MME if the Dexron HP synthetic fluid in the 1ET35 Transmission appears to be overheated or extremely dark in color. Technician will not replace the transmission or the transmission cooler. Technician will not recommend flushing the transmission or transmission cooler based only on the appearance of the transmission fluid. If the transmission is operating as designed (no noise or vibration from the transmission when operated, no debris is found in the fluid the transmission, etc.) but there is a Diagnostic Trouble Code found, follow current Service Information diagnostic procedure or continue with diagnosis of the concern.
PI1024C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This preliminary informational bulletin provides product and repair information for the Jatco CVT automatic transmission.
PI1247A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to information regarding the normal characteristic of cold shifts, which a customer may perceive as transmission slip issue.
PIC5880D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Onboard Charge Module, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2, Air Compressor Control Module, Accessory Power Module, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module, Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module, AC Charger - Low Content High Voltage Battery Disconnect Control Module, and the DC Fast Charger - High Content High Voltage Battery Disconnect Control Module parts have been placed on part restriction thought General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5120A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark equipped with the Jatco CVT7 transmission (RPO M4M) P/N 25184064 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PIC5880E2017-03-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE ONBOARD CHARGE MODULE, HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 2, AIR COMPRESSOR CONTROL MODULE, ACCESSORY POWER MODULE, HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR POWER INVERTER MODULE, AC CHARGER - LOW CONTENT HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT CONTROL MODULE, AND THE DC FAST CHARGER - HIGH CONTENT HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT CONTROL MODULE PARTS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON PART RESTRICTION THOUGHT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. DEALER WILL NEED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
GCUS-3-4012016-09-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 20710 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE RATIO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (RPO M4M), MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVE PULLEY AND BELT COULD BE DAMAGED IF THEY EXPERIENCE AN UNEXPECTED HARSH SHIFT EVENT. DEALERS ARE TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) TO PREVENT DRIVE QUALITY DEGRADATION AND/OR HARSH SHIFTS.
SB-03-07-29-004K2016-08-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
PI-14562016-02-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CHEVROLET: DUE TO CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NOT FULLY SEATED IN BORE OF TRANSMISSION CASE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE, AND AN EXCESSIVE SPACE IS CREATED BETWEEN CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0336. MODEL 2015 SPARK. *PE UPDATED 2/12/16. *PE
SB-08-24-152016-02-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. GENERAL MOTORS: PARTS FOR MOST VEHICLES, CLUTCH, MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ARE, REQUIRED AND REQUESTED, TO BE RETURNED AND NEED TO REORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS USING SAME PART NUMBERS. *PE

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