How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, which is 23% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark's electrical system?

Yes. Two recalls, campaigns 16V422000 and 16V257000, address radio software on vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio, including 2013-2015 Spark models. Neither recall involves a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

At what mileage do 2014 Spark electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Spark is 48,000 miles.

Did the 2014 Spark's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 reported crashes and 0 reported fires among the complaints.

How does 2014 compare to other Spark years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 Spark's 39 electrical complaints and 23% share are close to 2013's 40 complaints and 27% share, both higher than most later Spark model years.

2014 Chevrolet Spark Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 23% of its 172 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report stalling, loss of power, no-start conditions, and radio/instrument panel failures, with a median failure mileage of 48,000. Two related recalls cover Bring Your Own Media radio software.

Electrical System complaints: 39; 23% of 172
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes with all warning indicators lighting up.
Car fails to start with no warning lights or sound, described by owners as feeling like the battery is missing, even after battery and terminal replacement.
Radio and instrument panel lock up or shut off randomly, disabling chimes and steering wheel controls.
Engine revs on its own or runs at high RPM while braking or accelerating, with reports of the car jumping forward unexpectedly.
Owners report the vehicle running or restarting on its own with the ignition off and keys removed.
Alternator reported as failing intermittently, leaving the vehicle stranded despite a good battery.

When 2014 Chevrolet Spark electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2014, latest Aug 30, 2025.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA 16V422000Jun 10, 2016Electrical System18,780 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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."
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
NHTSA 16V257000Apr 28, 2016Electrical System317,572 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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."
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Electrical System complaints by Spark model year

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

201340 (27%)
201439 (23%)
201510 (13%)
20166 (21%)
20176 (21%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (7%)
20206 (32%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark?: NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, which is 23% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark's electrical system?: Yes. Two recalls, campaigns 16V422000 and 16V257000, address radio software on vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio, including 2013-2015 Spark models. Neither recall involves a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
At what mileage do 2014 Spark electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Spark is 48,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Spark's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 reported crashes and 0 reported fires among the complaints.
How does 2014 compare to other Spark years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 Spark's 39 electrical complaints and 23% share are close to 2013's 40 complaints and 27% share, both higher than most later Spark model years.