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Chevrolet Spark 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

171Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System40 complaints

40 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V257000, 16V422000.

Vehicle Speed Control25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V593000, 22V640000.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V440000.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V416000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V440000Reported July 21, 2014 - 1,919 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,919 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
14V593000Reported September 24, 2014 - 89,294 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 89,294 vehicles across all affected models.

15V416000Reported June 30, 2015 - 45,785 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 45,785 vehicles across all affected models.

16V257000Reported April 28, 2016 - 317,572 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 317,572 vehicles across all affected models.

16V422000Reported June 10, 2016 - 18,780 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 18,780 vehicles across all affected models.

22V640000Reported August 25, 2022 - 120,688 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 120,688 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201424
201517
201618
201723
201816
201913
202014
20214
20225
202317
20249
20254
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.