2014 Chevrolet Spark Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 6% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,568 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When my alternator failed it caused an over current through the ABS relay causing damage to the wiring harness melting the bracket and breaking one of the clips the other clip broke when the gmc dealer was doing their inspection. I'm working with an extended warranty that doesn't believe the damage was caused by the alternator and not the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11296788, filed 2020-01, 75,473 miles“This vechicle has been having problems with the braking system and speed. When I brake it's something coming up under my feet and then the traction light comes on, :slippery when it's wet light on the panel. Now, I had taken it to bob bell twice and they keep saying they fixed it, but my car has been in the same conditioned. I want something done before I lose my life.”
NHTSA complaint #10846379, filed 2016-03, 21,000 miles“I drove from south san francisco, ca, to san francisco, ca (8 miles). The car was operating normally. As I approached the 6th st. Exit, I applied the brakes to my car. There was no response; the brakes felt 'locked' under my foot, and the brake pedal would not depress to the floor. The car was moving rapidly forward at freeway speed, and I had no way to slow it down. I then saw the display had a warning something to the effect of 'service brakes soon.' I was travelling at approximately 65 miles per hour and very afraid of a collision due to not having any means to stop. The 6th st. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281897, filed 2019-11, 34,136 miles“While driving the car the brakes locked up by themselves and the car has been in the shop waiting for a master cylinder for 4 months. The car was in motion on a highway. The dealer said the master cylinder locked up the brakes. The master cylinder has been back ordered for 4 months .”
NHTSA complaint #11042067, filed 2017-11, 59,000 miles“After fully charging up the electric vehicle, going down hill at approx 40mph, lost all power in brakes, steering control and the forward propulsion system. Due to loss of power veered out of control onto oncoming traffic and braking system was not responding to pumps. After pulling on steering wheel hard finally got vehicle under control and pulled to the side. Vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to dealer. Did not have vehicle and did not drive the vehicle more than 30 miles before incident happened. 2014 chevy Spark electric vehicle. Returned vehicle to dealership permanently.”
NHTSA complaint #10594700, filed 2014-05, 70 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251700Feb 19, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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