Print this page

6.6

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
9,150 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. rebuilding engine (1 reports)
2014 Chevrolet Spark engine problems

engine problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2014 Chevrolet Spark Owner Comments

problem #7

May 012015

Spark

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I noticed the hesitation weeks after I brought it home. I kept telling service person something funny happens when I stop and go. Last service visit was told I most likely not giving enough gas. You need to gun IT. Tried it many times but nothing changed. Know how to explain what goes on with car.

- N N., Midwest City, OK, US

problem #6

Feb 252016

Spark 1.2L L4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,500 miles

I don't know enough about cars to know if this is normal or not, but it's a real pain pulling into traffic, not know if the car will go if I press on the accelerator.

- jgizow44, Willow Grove, PA, US

problem #5

Nov 012014

Spark

  • Manual transmission
  • 8,000 miles

Car is less than 1 year old and when I shift into first there is "sever hesitation". The car starts shaking. It only happens after I've driven the car for some time (i.e. 30 minutes). I dropped the car off at Velenti Chevy in Wallingford CT and their findings was "there was no problem". But that doesn't surprise me. After sitting in their lot overnight it usually has no problem. They told me to bring it in when I have the problem. So I drove it around on a Saturday and went there when the problem started, Sure enough their response was "we have no one available today to check it".

So I'm still in the same position where every day driving home from work I'm having problems but I still don't have Chevy convinced that there is a problem.

- mcdog87, Hamden, CT, US

problem #4

Nov 272013

Spark

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have taken the car to the shop many times and they tell me it dosen't happen when they drive it..I'm afraid driving in heavy traffic and the car loses pressure..

- mpriddy, Brownsville, TN, US

problem #3

May 292014

Spark

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13 miles

Car doesn't engage when you accelerate from a stop and it also happens when you slow down to make a turn. Its wise to give yourself plenty of time if crossing a busy intersection. I don't feel completely safe and that was one of the biggest reasons I bought this particular small car, because of the hype I got from the salesman about its safety rating, very disappointed.

- Pamela O., Portland, OR, US

problem #2

May 142014

Spark LT2 1.2L

  • CVT transmission
  • 10,000 miles

When running the A/C & making a left turn the car is so slow to go! I've been scared a few times as oncoming traffic almost hit me due to car being so slow.

- Darren B., Valparaiso, FL, US

problem #1

Jul 142014

Spark 1.2L

  • CVT transmission
  • 496 miles

Brand new car with less than 500 miles and was told "factory installed wrong piston(s) so engine needs to be rebuilt. REALLY???? Sorry I ever bought a Chevrolet product. The car is cute and handles nice when its not missing and is easy to park. All my driving is just around town but the best gas mileage I've gotten was 24.5 mpg. I didn't expect a "fast" car but I didn't expect to have problems before even 500 miles on it. Wish I had bought the Fiat Pop that I looked at first.

- retiredhappy, Kerrville, TX, US

Not what you are looking for?