Chevrolet P0651
Updated Models, Added Note in Condition statement and added/ specified labor operations per involved region. GM bullet
Quick answer
For a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US, P0651 is covered by Chevrolet bulletin 16-NA-180. The verified correction is Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming with SPS; the bulletin specifically says not to replace the ECM for this condition.
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1. What does P0651 mean?
For a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US, P0651 is covered by Chevrolet bulletin 16-NA-180. The verified correction is Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming with SPS; the bulletin specifically says not to replace the ECM for this condition.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied official NHTSA manufacturer communication identifies P0651 among DTCs addressed by bulletin 16-NA-180. It directs technicians to perform ECM reprogramming with SPS according to Service Information (SI). The supplied evidence does not establish the standard generic definition of P0651 or a vehicle-specific subsystem name.
3. What system is affected?
Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration/software, as established by the bulletin’s prescribed reprogramming procedure.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- ECM software/calibration condition addressed by Chevrolet bulletin 16-NA-180.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis with a Chevrolet dealer or qualified service facility and provide DTC P0651 and bulletin number 16-NA-180.
- Do not assume ECM replacement is required; the bulletin states not to replace the ECM to correct this condition.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified technician verify whether bulletin 16-NA-180 applies to the vehicle and current condition.
- Follow ECM Reprogramming with SPS procedures in Chevrolet Service Information (SI).
11. When to contact service
Service is appropriate because the verified bulletin specifies an ECM reprogramming procedure. Provide the service facility with bulletin 16-NA-180 and DTC P0651.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the vehicle is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US.
- Confirm P0651 is present and assess applicability of bulletin 16-NA-180.
- Reprogram the ECM with SPS according to SI.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- ECM reprogramming with SPS.
- Do not replace the ECM to correct this condition, according to bulletin 16-NA-180.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Spark · 2016 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Chevrolet bulletin 16-NA-180, published through an NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF (NHTSA ID 10111750; published December 13, 2016). It lists ECM reprogramming with SPS for P0606, P0641, P0651, P0697, and P06A3. For North America, the listed bulletin labor operation is 2881068 with 0.4 hour labor time; other countries use labor operation 2810075 with published labor time.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10111750, Chevrolet bulletin 16-NA-180: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10111750-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
Does bulletin 16-NA-180 apply to a 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
The supplied applicability evidence identifies the 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US.
Should the ECM be replaced for P0651 under this bulletin?
No. The bulletin states: “Do not replace the ECM to correct this condition.”
What repair does the bulletin specify?
ECM reprogramming with SPS, following the ECM reprogramming instructions in Chevrolet Service Information.
Is it safe to drive or charge with P0651?
Not yet established by verified evidence.