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2014 Chevrolet Spark

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

6.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,139

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022477 · manufacturer campaign A222359300

25 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Spark 2013–2015 · Spark Ev 2014–2015

What is wrong

Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position. If this happens and the primary hood latch doesn't engage or is released, the hood can open suddenly while driving. Note: This recall replaces 14456 (Transport Canada recall 2014-422). Vehicles repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A hood that opens suddenly while driving can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly.

6,275 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016292 · manufacturer campaign 45340

8 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2015–2016 · Spark 2013–2015 · Trax 2015–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard when the key is left in the ignition and the driver door is opened, or when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt. This can sometimes occur when the driver turns the ignition off with the headlamp or hazard warning flashers on and then restarts the vehicle while the radio is going through the “sleep” sequence. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft, and may fail to alert the driver that he or she is unbelted, increasing the risk of injury to the driver in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software. Note: This recall involves vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 2016-191 that now require re-inspection and repair.

1,882 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016191 · manufacturer campaign 17130

28 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2013–2016 · Spark 2013–2015 · Trax 2013–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard if the ignition key is left in the off position and the driver delays opening the driver’s door for more than 10 minutes, or opens and closes the door several times. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software.

29,849 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015279 · manufacturer campaign 15504

25 June 2015

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2015 · Spark 2014–2015 · Trax 2015

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection, and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection. The radio may become inoperative, causing a no-chime condition and disabling the audible warning if the key is in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened, or if a front outboard seat belt is not buckled. A loss of the seat belt audible warning may increase the likelihood of a front outboard occupant being unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Similarly, the loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to program the radio with updated software.

4,592 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2014304 · manufacturer campaign 14453

22 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: Spark 2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, bolts securing the front lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to specification and could loosen. This could result in the lower control arm separating from the steering knuckle while driving, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect bolts and tighten to specification as necessary.

22 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2014422 · manufacturer campaign 14456

30 September 2014

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Spark 2013–2015

What is wrong

This recall is replaced by recall 2022-477. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2022477">Please click here for more information</a>. On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode and stick in the open position. If this were to occur while the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. This could compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection.

4,536 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 92% of 66 2014 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
159 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, of which 5 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark get?
NRCan rates the 2014 Chevrolet Spark at 6.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 159 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2014 Chevrolet Spark for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,139 in fuel, producing roughly 3,188 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.