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2014 Chevrolet Spark: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, most recently filed August 2022. Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 6campaigns 3 electrical · 2 latch · 1 suspension Source: NHTSA Complaints 172filed Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 4★overall ★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 119mpg combined $549/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs Electric· Automatic 3 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V640000 Filed Aug 25, 2022

Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
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.
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 and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
43.3% repairedof 120,688 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V640000
Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V422000 Filed Jun 10, 2016

No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
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."
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.
96.9% repairedof 18,780 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V422000
Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V257000 Filed Apr 28, 2016

No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
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."
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.
81.2% repairedof 317,572 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V257000
Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V416000 Filed Jun 30, 2015

Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114

Equipment · electrical · radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Official NHTSA text
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."
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.
95.1% repairedof 45,785 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V416000
Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V593000 Filed Sep 24, 2014

Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
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.
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 this recall is 14456.
87.6% repairedof 89,294 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V593000
Listed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 14V440000 Filed Jul 21, 2014

Lower Control Arm Bolts Not Fastened Properly

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
Official NHTSA text
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.
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 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 the repairs have been completed.
98.4% repairedof 1,919 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V440000

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Owner complaints (172)

172 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

13involved a crash
0involved a fire
8injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 172.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other Spark years

Best and worst Spark years →
146 172 76 28 29 9 14 19 6 3
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 17.9%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Chevrolet Spark 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 119 mpg combined

119
mpg combined
128
city
109
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$650
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$549per year
$46per month
126gallons a year

Miles ÷ 119 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Chevrolet Spark configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive128 / 109 / 119$650—
1.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive31 / 38 / 34$1,950264
1.2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 37 / 33$2,050270

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Spark years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2015 Chevrolet Spark report76 complaints · 5 campaigns →2013 Chevrolet Spark report146 complaints · 5 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2014 Chevrolet Spark FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 22V640000 (latch), 16V422000 (electrical), 16V257000 (electrical), 15V416000 (electrical), 14V593000 (latch), 14V440000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Spark problems?

Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (51), Power train (47), Electrical system (39) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 128 city, 109 highway and 119 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2014 Chevrolet Spark get?

NHTSA rated the 2014 Chevrolet Spark 5 hb fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.9% rollover risk).

How does the 2014 Spark compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2021 Chevrolet Spark model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2014 the most (172). The 2014 drew 172. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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