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2014 Chevrolet Spark Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 47 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 27% of all 172 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 58,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
47
27% of 172
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle hesitates or feels sluggish when accelerating from a stop or low speed, sometimes acting like it will stall.
  • CVT transmission jerks, shudders, or produces a braking-like sensation when decelerating between roughly 15 and 25 mph.
  • Owners describe intermittent shaking or loss of power at highway speed (around 40 mph) with warning lights illuminating before the vehicle returns to normal.
  • Sudden loss of acceleration accompanied by a loud noise and illuminated check engine light, occurring at low mileage.
  • Vehicle jerks forward without warning at low speeds, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
  • One owner reported the transmission was replaced three times without resolving the acceleration problem, which they say led to a crash.

When 2014 Chevrolet Spark transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 27, 2014, latest Jul 5, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Spark transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Jan 2015Mar 2017Apr 2018Sep 2019Feb 2022Aug 2025
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Spark model year

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

  1. 201334 (23%)
  2. 201447 (27%)
  3. 201525 (33%)
  4. 20164 (14%)
  5. 20179 (31%)
  6. 20182 (22%)
  7. 20192 (14%)
  8. 20200 (0%)
  9. 20211 (17%)
  10. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have?
NHTSA lists 47 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Spark, which is 27% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2014 Spark.
At what mileage do 2014 Spark transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,500 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 Spark, with no injuries reported.
How does 2014 compare to other Spark model years for transmission complaints?
The 2014 Spark's 47 transmission complaints are the highest raw count among the listed years, ahead of 2013 (34) and 2015 (25).

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.