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Chevrolet P06A3

Updated Models, Added Note in Condition statement and added/ specified labor operations per involved region. GM bulletins are intended f

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService is appropriate because the verified bulletin specifies an ECM software reprogramming procedure. The evidence does not establish whether immediate service is required for every instance of P06A3.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US, verified evidence identifies P06A3 in GM bulletin 16-NA-180 as a condition addressed by Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming with SPS. The bulletin specifically says not to replace the ECM to correct this condition.

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1. What does P06A3 mean?

For a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the US, verified evidence identifies P06A3 in GM bulletin 16-NA-180 as a condition addressed by Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming with SPS. The bulletin specifically says not to replace the ECM to correct this condition.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied official NHTSA manufacturer communication, GM bulletin 16-NA-180, lists P06A3 among DTCs corrected through ECM reprogramming with SPS. The available evidence does not establish the standard diagnostic definition of P06A3, the detailed fault mechanism, or a vehicle-specific condition statement.

3. What system is affected?

Engine Control Module (ECM), based on the specified ECM 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

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

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 by a qualified Chevrolet/GM service provider.
  • Use the applicable service information and SPS ECM reprogramming procedure.
  • Do not replace the ECM solely to correct the condition addressed by bulletin 16-NA-180.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the vehicle is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark for the US market.
  2. Confirm P06A3 is present.
  3. Refer to ECM Reprogramming with SPS in GM Service Information (SI).
  4. Perform ECM reprogramming with SPS as specified by bulletin 16-NA-180.

11. When to contact service

Service is appropriate because the verified bulletin specifies an ECM software reprogramming procedure. The evidence does not establish whether immediate service is required for every instance of P06A3.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify applicability of GM bulletin 16-NA-180 to the vehicle.
  • Check for DTC P06A3.
  • Follow ECM Reprogramming with SPS instructions in GM Service Information.
  • Verify the result after the reprogramming procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • ECM reprogramming with SPS is the verified bulletin-directed correction for P06A3.
  • Do not replace the ECM to correct the condition covered by the bulletin.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • GM bulletin 16-NA-180, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication PDF 10111750 on December 13, 2016. It lists ECM reprogramming with SPS to correct P0606, P0641, P0651, P0697, and P06A3. The bulletin assigns 0.4 hour for North America labor operation 2881068; other countries use labor operation 2810075 with published labor time.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10111750, GM bulletin 16-NA-180: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10111750-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does the verified bulletin recommend for P06A3?

It recommends Engine Control Module reprogramming with SPS, following ECM Reprogramming with SPS instructions in GM Service Information.

Should the ECM be replaced?

No. Bulletin 16-NA-180 states: “Do not replace the ECM to correct this condition.”

Which vehicle is supported by the supplied applicability evidence?

A 2016 Chevrolet Spark in the United States.

Is P06A3 safe to drive with?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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