2014 Chevrolet Spark EV: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving on a city street, regen stopped working and braking stopped functioning to a point of almost crashing. Almost immediately following the regen issues, the service stabilitrack warning displayed on the dash along with the ABS and brake lights going on. Even at less than 5mph in a parking lot to reach the tow truck, trying to stop was a lesson in fear and frustration. This is now the 3rd time this vehicle is at the dealership for this catastrophic problem. 1st time was march 2018 while on the highway at highway speeds, 2nd time february 2019 and now april 2019.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2019
“When attempting to park the vehicle I place it in park without issue while the vehicle is on. Once I then attempt to turn the vehicle off an error appears stating "shift to park. This is despite the fact that it has been in park without any issue prior to attempting to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle refuses to fully shut down, draining the accessory 12v battery as it remains connected to bluetooth, the tail lights remain on, and an interior warning noise continues to ring. The car has less than 12k miles.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2019
“The brakes on the car stopped working at full power, it took 5x longer for the car to come to a complete stop. Took to dealer, did recall repairs. Same symptoms returned after several days of normal operation. When the brakes start to loose full braking power there are many warning lights that appear on the instrument panel. This car is unsafe to drive and is again acknowledge at the dealer awaiting diagnoses. The car is under full warranty, it has 26k miles. I was going about 50mph”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Dec 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
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.
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.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Spark EV years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV reliable?
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.