16.2% of complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Spark came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (49 complaints), typically at 3.0 yr or about 24,000 miles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail t
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT COOLING THE CAR. BOTH ME AND MY MOM PURCHASED A 2014 CHEVY SPARK 2 DAYS APART AND WE BOTH ARE HAVING TROUBLE. IT WILL NOT KEEP THE CAR COOL. IT RUNS WARM ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND I AM REALLY NOT HAPPY WITH THIS. IT IS ALSO ABOUT TO BE SUMMER HERE IN AZ. I NEED A GOOD AIR CONDITIONER NOT ONE THAT WILL ONLY RUN COLD AT NIGHT. *TR
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2014 CHEVY SPARK REGARDING THE PCV VALVE INDICATING THAT THE VALVE WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO LEAK OIL. I DID NOT SEE THIS RECALL ON YOUR WEBSITE SO I THOUGHT I SHOULD INFORM YOU. THANKS *TR
1ST AND 2ND RECALL COMPLETED BUT VEHICLE STILL DOES NOT RUN RIGHT. 3RD 4TH AND 5TH RECALL HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULE BY GM AND ARE SAFETY RECALLS. 1. BOLT ON BOTTOM HAS TO BE TORQUED TO THE RIGHT SETTING OR COULD BE LOST OF STEERING. 2. AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING. 3. NEED NEW HOOD LATCH AS IT COULD CORRODE VEHICLE COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE ON THE STREET. *TR
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I LOST ACCELERATION, I HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND WAS PROPELLED FORWARD WITH SUCH FORCE I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER. I AM NERVOUS TO DRIVE THE CAR IN TRAFFIC NOW. 2014 CHEVY SPARK. *TR