Model year guide

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints168
Combined119 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV recalls 3

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #22V640000 · manufacturer #A222359300 · 25/08/2022

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall n…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · manufacturer #17287 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadilla…

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · manufacturer #16007 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadil…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV efficiency & running costs

Combined119 MPGe
City128 MPGe
Highway109 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range82 mi
Charge time (240V)7 hours
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV trims & engines on record

Trims
2LT

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles on record

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV 2LTKL8CL6S04EC410352 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV 2LTKL8CL6S06EC446933

Other Chevrolet Spark EV model years

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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV?

Across all 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV get?

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV has a U.S. EPA estimate of 119 MPGe combined (128 city / 109 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.