Most common 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Spark EV complaints by model year
Best Spark EV years: 2014, 2015. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
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…
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.
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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…
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV owners say
Brakes
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.
I was driving my Spark EV to the dealer around 1:45 pm on 12/29/2016 for them to fix the non-functioning heat, the airbag pretensioner recall, and failure to fast-charge. I was traveling straight at about 25 MPH on a residential street. When the car in front of me stopped I tried to stop but the brake pedal went to the floor and the car failed to stop. In an instant I checked to be sure I wasn't pressing the accelerator, then pushed with all my might even harder on the brake pedal. The car eventually stopped but only after coming within an inch of the car in front of me. My car sounded a warning "ding," and the dash illuminated the service light, the stabilitrak light, and the parking brake light, and the message in the middle of the display said "service stabilitrak module." see attached image for what was displayed. I put the car into low and moved it into the parking strip. …
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 128 / 109 / 119 MPGe | 82 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV a good car?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Spark EV rates better than average: 52% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Spark EV at the same age. It is one of the best Spark EV years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 75% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the stability & traction control (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, the most recent from August 25, 2022 (latch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Spark EV?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full Chevrolet Spark EV years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 13,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.