repaired · 2025 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-640 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Spark EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spark EV median. How we score
'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV 5 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Spark EV owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I WAS DRIVING MY SPARK EV TO THE DEALER AROUND 1:45PM 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…
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…
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