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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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180892018-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 18089 - Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with CVT Transmission (RPO MR8), the transmission control module (TCM) does not illuminate the MIL, and does not set the code P0603 (control module long term memory fault), when a memory checksum error identifies there is a malfunction of the Battery Independent Non-Volatile Dynamic Memory (BINVDM). This memory is used to store permanent DTC?s and data used to adapt transmission performance to the unique characteristics of the transmissions. Note: The reason for this software change is not due to incidents of BINVDM malfunctions; rather, it is to ensure that the MIL is illuminated if such malfunctions do occur.
PIP5373B2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
180892018-08-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 18089 - Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with CVT Transmission (RPO MR8), the transmission control module (TCM) does not illuminate the MIL, and does not set the code P0603 (control module long term memory fault), when a memory checksum error identifies there is a malfunction of the Battery Independent Non-Volatile Dynamic Memory (BINVDM). This memory is used to store permanent DTC?s and data used to adapt transmission performance to the unique characteristics of the transmissions. Note: The reason for this software change is not due to incidents of BINVDM malfunctions; rather, it is to ensure that the MIL is illuminated if such malfunctions do occur.
PIT5399A2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
03-08-46-004T2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
150603002K2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
150603001D2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
060089026N2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
17NA0742018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
150603002J2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
150603002I2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
150603001C2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
070604019F2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
17NA1422018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
17-NA-0672018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen, and GDS2 module identification information screen.
18NA1382018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HMI module to correct a condition of Radio Control (ICS) Display Does Not Remain Off at Times after it Has Been Turned Off in the Radio Settings Menu due to a software concern.
1208132001E2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
110849001W2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
17NA2152018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
030603004W2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
150603002H2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
140089004D2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags, key rings, key ring sizes and applying a QR code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
PIP5514A2018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician if diagnostics leads to transmission range sensor replacement to also replace the TCM during the repair.
PIP4670E2018-03-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
PIC5491K2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.