2014 Chevrolet Spark problems and complaints
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The most-reported areas: Engine (51), Power Train (49), Electrical System (39).
Key takeaways
- 176 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 29% |
| Power Train | 49 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 22% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 7% |
| Structure | 10 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 | 5% |
| Steering | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-08-17
Vehicle went into “limp mode” while merging onto a busy road, nearly causing a collision with both oncoming traffic and other vehicles attempting to merge onto the road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the following: “Checked system codes. Found P0324 knock sensor module performance code. Fo...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-07-06
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched and crashed against the front windshield, causing damage to the windshield and bending the hood out of shape. Additionally, the hood became stuck in a locked position following the im...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-07-05
The date was XXX there was a recall on the transmission for my 2014 Chevrolet Spark I took my car to Ben Mynatt [XXX]. They check my car and told me that my car transmission was effected and that they put an order for a new transmission. They called me the next day to bring the car in which I did, they gave me a loane...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.