2014 CHEVROLET SPARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
264
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
120
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK has received a total of 264 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 120 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (49 complaints), Power Train (43 complaints), and Electrical System (38 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK, potentially affecting up to 1,051,078 vehicles.
Recall 22V640000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 120,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V640000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 120,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V422000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 18,780 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V422000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 18,780 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V257000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V257000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V416000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 45,785 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V593000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 89,294 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V440000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 1,919 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
264 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometersensorsending Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the transmission was shifting hard. The diagnostic trouble codes: P0700 and P0841 were retrieved after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair that was performed in May 2016, where the transmission pulley was replaced. The contact stated that the recall repair had failed to prevent a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
transmission issues
transmission issues
transmission recall issued to me on fed. 2020 that extended transmission warranty due to hard shifts. only thing done was a transmission flush.on 07/21/2023. now the car has 83,000 miles on it and is gotten worse over time. the flush just kept the same problem. no power after hitting gas. At Maher Chevy St. Petersburg Florida, they said there was nothing they could do. problem has been throughout vehicles life. And they made us believe they were changing the transmission.
Safety Rating for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
General Motors, LLC has issued 120 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5732A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the X2 TCM connector and the terminated leads to address DTCs after the transmission is replaced if published diagnostics does not lead to root cause of the DTCs that are setting.
N192271110 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles the transmission drive pulleys and internal belt can be damaged if the driver experiences an unexpected harsh shift event. If this occurs, debris may be released inside the transmission, damaging the transmission. Initially, the driver may experience a decrease in drive or shift quality. If not...
PIP5732 — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the X2 TCM connector and the terminated leads to address DTCs after the transmission is replaced if published diagnostics does not lead to root cause of the DTCs that are setting.
N192271110 — AIR BAGS
Special Coverage - On certain vehicles the transmission drive pulleys and internal belt can be damaged if the driver experiences an unexpected harsh shift event. If this occurs, debris may be released inside the transmission, damaging the transmission. Initially, the driver may experience a decrease in drive or shift quality....
N192271110 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Special Coverage - On certain vehicles the transmission drive pulleys and internal belt can be damaged if the driver experiences an unexpected harsh shift event. If this occurs, debris may be released inside the transmission, damaging the transmission. Initially, the driver may experience a decrease in drive or shift quality....
N192271110 — POWER TRAIN
Special Coverage - On certain vehicles the transmission drive pulleys and internal belt can be damaged if the driver experiences an unexpected harsh shift event. If this occurs, debris may be released inside the transmission, damaging the transmission. Initially, the driver may experience a decrease in drive or shift quality....
PIT5698 — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
PIP5521A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician if they find P0871 or P2714 is set in the TCM to clear the codes and retest. If the codes do not reset dealer is to release the vehicle to the customer. If the codes reset the dealer technician is instructed to...
PIP5131E — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication to the technician that the 2014 - 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV 1ET35 Drive Unit and components has ended.
PIP5521 — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician if they find P0871 or P2714 is set in the TCM to clear the codes and retest. If the codes do not reset dealer is to release the vehicle to the customer. If the codes reset the dealer technician is instructed to...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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