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2014 Chevrolet Spark Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 22,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Spark model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Spark problems
Engine
54 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that the vehicle revved abnormally and accelerated even while the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally until it was remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 16v422000(electrical…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark m300. The contact stated that the vehicles antifreeze level was low and the antifreeze reservoir was almost empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the antifreeze canister had a leak and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
Transmission
47 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles.
I have registered complaints regarding this vehicle before. The transmission in this vehicle does not work properly; it is unable to accelerate properly from a low speed or stopped position. I have had the transmission replaced 3 times, but the issue has not been resolved. On august 19, I was involved in an accident…
I called a dealership multiple times for a year stating that my transmission seemed to be slipping. They told me it wasn't possibly the transmission. However, I was just driving, stopped at a light, went to accelerate to go through the light, I heard click click and the engine revved, but the car did not move. I…
Electrical
39 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. When the contact activated the defroster, the seat belt chime sounded and the turn signal lights stopped operating. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated…
I recently purchased a 2014 chevy Spark with 49,000 miles. Within a week of using the vehicle the radio, chimes and warnings stopped working. I was driving and touched the rear window defroster. The radio went off and would not turn back on. I thought maybe a fuse had blown so I checked all related fuses. Then I did…
Speed control
25 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
When accelerating (between 5-30mph), the vehicle stutters to gain power/speed-it almost feels like there's a delay in the execution when trying to accelerate. The vehicle will then lunge forward, then sulk back as if the engine has temporarily lost power. The lunge, sulk back and stutter are progressively worsening…
Car lost power and took longer to accelerate than normal while I was driving it. My car's dashboard showed the check engine light, reduced engine power light and a loss of traction control light. A car diagnostic recommended to change the throttle position sensor which I have done with no success. A dealership…
Fuel system
17 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Since the day I have bought this car 2 1/2 years ago it will die, even while driving at 50 MPH. Recently it hasn't been starting every time. Chevy says the battery is bad. Had the battery checked at 8 other places, they all said battery was fine. He had tested the battery right after I tried to start it for two hours.…
Car motor will not shut off when key is not in the ignition and ignition is in the off position. Car is still drive-able, it will switch gears and is able to be driven. Motor continues to run. Had to shut down car by taking out a fuse under the hood. Car is able to restart using key. A week later car motor will turn…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. When the contact activated the defroster, the seat belt chime sounded and the turn signal lights stopped operating. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated…
Car motor will not shut off when key is not in the ignition and ignition is in the off position. Car is still drive-able, it will switch gears and is able to be driven. Motor continues to run. Had to shut down car by taking out a fuse under the hood. Car is able to restart using key. A week later car motor will turn…
Air bags
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
I was involved in a accident where I hit a concrete wall and another vehicle. The airbags did not deploy but the car did sustain enough damage that the steering wheel and drivers side airbag should have deployed. The car did display a error code 95 for failed airbags. Gm has been contacted. I sustained head injuries.
The code 95 appeared out of nowhere and will not clear. No there is no cruise control and all the buttons on the steering wheel do not work not even the light this car we bought a year ago have had multiple recalls and problems with including something major in the engine to the point it could not be driven safely.
Brakes
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
This vechicle has been having problems with the braking system and speed. When I brake it's something coming up under my feet and then the traction light comes on, :slippery when it's wet light" on the panel. Now, I had taken it to bob bell twice and they keep saying they fixed it, but my car has been in the same…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was aggressively depressed in order to stop the vehicle. When the clutch was depressed, the engine rpms rapidly increased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chevrolet Spark recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 12, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is a222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14v-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14v-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2013-2015 chevrolet spark and 2014-2015 chevrolet spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
Electrical: software
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 45340.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chevrolet sonic and trax, and 2013-2015 spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 208 "occupant crash protection" and 114 "theft protection."
Electrical: software
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 17130.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 chevrolet sonic and trax vehicles and 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114 "theft protection."
Equipment: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15504.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 20, 2015, and 2015 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured june 18, 2014, to june 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and onstar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208 "occupant crash protection", and 114 "theft protection."
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14456.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14453. Note: owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until t
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 spark vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2014, to may 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (54 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles); transmission (47 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); electrical (39 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 25, 2022 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Chevrolet Spark?
- It is the most complained-about Spark model year since 2000, with 172 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.