Fourth generation (M300, pre, facelift)
2014 Chevrolet Spark
The most reported problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark is stalling, with 24 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.
- 148owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 56,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has 148 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 148 for 2014 hatchbacks on this site. Of the 6 Spark model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 24 of the 148 complaints (16%), and misfire is next with 18 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 19 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 9,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 10 of the 148 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash and 8 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 10, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 6 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2017 at 23 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 5. So far in 2026, 7 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 24 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
148 complaints is 2.1 times fewer than the median 2014 model on this site and about the median for a 2014 hatchback. Among the 1 Spark model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet filed 1,478 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Chevrolet Spark. 83 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 4 bulletins · 24 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of Intermittent engine stalls and/or cranks no start, with technicians finding no DTCs set.
GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2014 CHEVROLET SPARK: SOME ENGINES ARE STALLING OR NO START. *LJ
Check engine light or misfire 21 bulletins · 18 complaints
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
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This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position.
44180 02 Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
Plus 9 older ones not listed here.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 11 bulletins · 16 complaints
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
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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.
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.
This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatdegradation of the CVT fluid may alter the friction characteristics and lead to shudder concerns during a high range to low range downshift.
Drive Quality Degradation and/or Transmission Harsh Shifts
20710 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE RATIO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (RPO M4M), MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVE PULLEY AND BELT COULD BE DAMAGED IF THEY EXPERIENCE AN UNEXPECTED HARSH SHIFT EVENT.
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of the transmission having a harsh shift when the transmission fluid is -20 degrees.
Transmission fails or needs replacement 1 bulletin · 16 complaints
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.
Battery dies or the car will not start 12 bulletins · 13 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for the OnStar back-up battery failure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1446 or B1447 and the OnStar LED is red.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON STEPS TO PERFORM TO DETERMINE IF THE CUSTOMER'S BATTERY DRAIN CONCERN IS BEING CAUSED BY A KNOWN CONCERN WITH BLUETOOTH CALL TRANSFER OPERATION WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE DURING A BLUETOOTH CALL.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing
This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow ...
This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have brake lights remain on with the vehicle off and parked and/or the vehicle battery goes dead. Technician will need to inspect for aftermarket parts.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster.
GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND PARKED. THE BATTERY MAY ALSO GO DEAD.
This informational bulletin provides information for Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below) Condition.
Doors, latches or locks fail 2 bulletins · 13 complaints
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair the outside door handle and the liftgate release handle lock release cable to correct the customers concern of the rear liftgate wont open with the outside handle.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the door locks will unlock immediately after auto locking usually at startup or while driving.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 bulletins · 12 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Radio Audio Shortly After an OnStar In-Vehicle Voice Message Is Heard.
This Preliminary Information communicates reason forAC Inoperative and/or Ambient Temperature Display Missing from the Radio. Dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone.
This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (MIT), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal ...
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ECU and reprograming the HMI software update, if the wiring or ECU are not the cause.
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information to the customer that the rear vision camera only shows 3/4 of the radio display screen and is a normal characteristic in which no parts are to be replaced for this condition.
This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative.
Plus 17 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 8 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
1 more on this problem
This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash.
Complaints filed by year
23 complaints came in 2017. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 6 recalls on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide One recall here carries a do-not-drive warning. What that means
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?
Stalling, with 24 of the 148 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Spark problems start?
Of the 105 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 36,000 miles and half by about 56,000.
How many 2014 Chevrolet Spark complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
10 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?
No recall on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.