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2014 Chevrolet Spark Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 10% of its 172 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 49,500 miles. One crash and two injuries are tied to these reports, but no brake-related recall exists for this model year.

Brakes complaints
18
10% of 172
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
49,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report complete loss of braking and steering control while driving, in one case resulting in a crash into a guard rail.
  • Some drivers describe losing brake power along with steering and forward propulsion while coasting downhill shortly after a full charge.
  • Owners report a sensation of something moving under the brake pedal when braking, accompanied by the traction control and 'slippery when wet' warning lights.
  • Some owners report the brakes locking up on their own while driving on the highway, later traced to a failed master cylinder.

When 2014 Chevrolet Spark brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2014, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Spark brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Nov 2015May 2017Apr 2018Nov 2019Jan 2020Aug 2020Jan 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Aug 2026; peak May 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Spark model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201313 (9%)
  2. 201418 (10%)
  3. 20156 (8%)
  4. 201610 (36%)
  5. 20178 (28%)
  6. 20183 (33%)
  7. 20192 (14%)
  8. 20200 (0%)
  9. 20210 (0%)
  10. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, which is 10% of all 172 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.
At what mileage do brake problems appear on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?
The median mileage at failure for reported brake problems is 49,500 miles.
Did the 2014 Chevrolet Spark brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA complaint data ties one crash and two injuries to reported brake problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.
How does the 2014 Spark compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2014 model year has 18 brake complaints (10% share), higher in count than 2013's 13 complaints (9% share) and 2015's 6 complaints (8% share), though later years like 2016 and 2017 show a higher share percentage despite fewer total complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.