Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Chevrolet Spark
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V640000 Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V422000 No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V257000 No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V416000 Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V593000 Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V440000 Lower Control Arm Bolts Not Fastened Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 24 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
Of the 172 complaints on file, 13 report a crash; across all 172 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has a below-average reliability due to its 172 owner complaints and six recalls. Engine and power train issues have the highest complaint counts, indicating frequent problems. The evidence indicates a need for vigilance in these areas, yet the overall data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Power train | 60,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter change
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking or misfires
- Transmission slipping
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.