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2014 Chevrolet Spark Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

38Electrical System complaints
22.2%Of all 171 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE50 · 29.2%
POWER TRAIN47 · 27.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 22.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 · 9.4%

Share of the 171 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark overview page.

What owners report

“ON 17 SEP 2018 WHILE GOING 60 MPH ON I-65, THE VEHICLE STARTED BEEPING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE DOORS STARTED LOCKING AND…”NHTSA complaint 11132054 — filed 09/28/2018
“PURCHASED A USED 2014 CHEVY SPARK IN NASHUA NH IN 2016 I HAD THE VEHICLE NOT EVEN 4 MONTHS WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE…”NHTSA complaint 11120526 — filed 08/16/2018
“THE CAR WILL POWER DOWN WHILE DRIVING, DESPITE HAVING ADEQUATE CHARGE. THE MESSAGE "PRESS POWER BUTTON AGAIN TO SHUT OFF" APPEARS EVEN THOUGH THE POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11072029 — filed 02/10/2018

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark: 38 of 171 complaints on file (22.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have in total?

171 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.