2014 Chevrolet Spark Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 27%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 27% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car sputters and hesitates. Feels like transmission or fuel problem. Had transmission replaced once already. From what I'm hearing transmissions in this car have an issue. Seems like it should be replaced by manufacturer not me. This has been happening for months. It was seeming to come and go now it just all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11376154, filed 2020-11, 65,000 miles“While I was driving the car, the check engine light starts comes on, and the car loses its ability to accelerate properly and shakes all over like it's about to fall apart. This is particularly dangerous when I'm on the highway and the car suddenly forces itself to go slower and won't accelerate beyond 25-30 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11185765, filed 2019-03, 118,222 miles“I have registered complaints regarding this vehicle before. The transmission in this vehicle does not work properly; it is unable to accelerate properly from a low speed or stopped position. I have had the transmission replaced 3 times, but the issue has not been resolved. On august 19, I was involved in an accident as a direct result of the car's inability to accelerate into traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11015917, filed 2017-08, 57,000 miles“I called a dealership multiple times for a year stating that my transmission seemed to be slipping. They told me it wasn't possibly the transmission. However, I was just driving, stopped at a light, went to accelerate to go through the light, I heard click click and the engine revved, but the car did not move. I popped it in to low, tried again, nothing. Went to neutral, then to reverse, tried again, nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11096453, filed 2018-05, 60,000 miles“I am on my 3rd transmission in 2 years. The car hesitates when pulling out from a stop. At times the hesitation is so great that the car does not move at all, despite the gas pedal being pressed to the floor. The most recent episode was total transmission failure. But the transmission has had this problem since I got the car and the dealer has tried to fix it repeatedly, with no success.”
NHTSA complaint #10886062, filed 2016-07, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark
51 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
10 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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