2014 Chevrolet Spark Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 5% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
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.
“Car lost power and took longer to accelerate than normal while I was driving it. My car's dashboard showed the check engine light, reduced engine power light and a loss of traction control light. A car diagnostic recommended to change the throttle position sensor which I have done with no success. A dealership diagnostic said there was faulty wiring which would cost $600 to fix. I have not gone through with the repairs as of yet. I have met at least 2 other people that have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11153186, filed 2018-11, 78,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2014 chevy Spark with 49,000 miles. Within a week of using the vehicle the radio, chimes and warnings stopped working. I was driving and touched the rear window defroster. The radio went off and would not turn back on. I thought maybe a fuse had blown so I checked all related fuses. Then I did some research on line. I found numerous articles and recalls for this very same issue. I am the third owner of this Spark. The first owner had a recall service performed on the Spark that was related to the radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289142, filed 2019-12, 49,000 miles“Car was working fine and shut off in parking lot. Then an attempt to restart it a couple of minutes later lead to failure to turn over (cranking was heard). Console lights were lighting intermittently and varied, including check engine and safety lock. Wipers started occasionally. Could not put in neutral to push it. Over a few hours, the battery was completely drained.”
NHTSA complaint #11277827, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles“107,000 hwy/city miles. Catastrophic failure of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark's CVT control module and transmission. Dealership inspection revealed; permanently frozen actuators and control valves which cause the vehicle to stall, with engine running, on mild inclines, on ramps, off ramps, in heavy traffic,and stop lights. Very little time between the onset of mechanical - electrical malfunctions which include bucking, slippage and loss of momentum, before the amber check engine light deploys. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084956, filed 2018-04, 107,000 miles“Bought a 2014 in july 2016,not even had the vehicle 6 months the radio,onstar,seatbelt chimes all went out.it should have been on the recall list dated 6/2016.now having issues with the ignition,wont start.something needs to be done with this. God forbid if the vehicle locked up while I am driving. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11342646, filed 2020-08Electronic stability control: 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 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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