2014 Chevrolet Spark Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

50Engine complaints

29.2%Of all 171 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE50 · 29.2%

POWER TRAIN47 · 27.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 22.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25 · 14.6%

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

“THE ENGINE COOLANT/ANTI-FREEZE RESERVOIR LEAKS. ** ONLY LEAKS WHEN DRIVING*** I REALIZED THIS WHEN DOING AN INSPECTION BEFORE A LONG DRIVE (CAR WAS STATIONARY). WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11151047 — filed 11/12/2018

“I CALLED A DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR A YEAR STATING THAT MY TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING. THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T POSSIBLY THE TRANSMISSION…”NHTSA complaint 11096453 — filed 05/17/2018

“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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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark: 50 of 171 complaints on file (29.2%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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.