2014 Chevrolet Spark: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has 342 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure — complete failure requiring replacement, reported around 120,000-140,000 miles; some instances of replacement units failing again shortly thereafter. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

342
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
26
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Chevrolet Spark vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
98
power train
92
electrical system
77
vehicle speed control
46
fuel/propulsion system
32

Recalls affecting the 2014 Spark

electrical system:software

Campaign 16V422000

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 warn

suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Campaign 14V440000

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 susp

latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Campaign 14V593000

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

equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Campaign 16V257000

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 provi

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between positive experiences with well-maintained examples and severe criticism focused on catastrophic transmission failures. A cohort of owners praises the Spark as a practical, fuel-efficient, and surpr

  • CVT transmission failure — Complete failure requiring replacement, reported around 120,000-140,000 miles; some instances of replacement units failing again shortly thereafter. Frequency: recurrent.
  • General reliability concerns — Broader perception of unreliability and frequent breakdowns beyond just the transmission, leading to consistent repair costs. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Spark.

Typical used price

Used Spark listings typically run $9,979–$12,385 across 2014 to 2022 model years.

Other Spark model years