Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
30 City / 39 HWY
Horsepower
84
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle cece P
Amazing gas mileage a non-hybrid.
It is small and easy to park and drive but still has room for my tall husband to not be too squished. The gas mileage is amazing for a non-hybrid vehicle. I do wish the radio that came standard had an auxiliary jack or bluetooth and the space between the seat and the e-brake is too tight to get a standard car wash vacuum into, but other than that no big complaints.
accountCircle Ashlee M
The Chevy spark: grate on gas but not for a large family.
Amazing on gas. Comfort is good. Style is nice. Aux cord ability and phone connections. Down see it sometimes does not speed up fast enough. If you are larger is could be a tight squeeze. Also it only seats 4 max. Two in the front and two in the back. However it does have a hatchback and a pretty spacious trunk in lue of the cars size.
accountCircle Beverly G
My Chevy spark which I love and glad that I bought it.
I love my car, easy to park and easy to drive. When I have my seat all the way back, which is the only way I can drive it, there is no room in the back for anyone to sit. I also like that you can put the two seats in the back down, so I can put my walker in the back with no trouble at all.
accountCircle Marie M
The car is small making it easy to drive. Has lots of room inside.
I love this car. It is small but very roomy inside. I have had good experience with performance, gas mileage, and repairs. The shape is nice. I can park easily because of the size. The color of the car is bright green so that I can find it easily in the parking lot.
accountCircle A C
Small car that's great on gas and surprisingly spacious on the inside.
Great car that gets a lot of looks. I save a lot on gas, and can usually fill up $17-$20 when on empty. The car itself looks small from the outside but is very spacious in the inside. It is a hatchback and even the thought space is smaller than any over car I've had, trunk wise, it's really not that bad. I can comfortably fit a car seat and still have space for someone to sit in the back.
accountCircle Cam L
It's Not Small, It's Fun sized!
My Chevy Spark is amazing on gas mileage, especially on long road trips, and it's compact size makes it perfect for parallel parking in tight spots in the city or campuses. While it's on the small side, which makes it not as functional for larger families, it's perfect for a single person or a couple. Since the mileage is efficient, it saves on gas as well as other maintenance costs. One issue I've struggled with is that the monitor does not always display the vehicles statistics such as temperature and actual oil levels (it displays estimated percentage of usage), so such stats require personal awareness. Also, there isn't room for a spare tire to come with the vehicle (it comes with a tire sealant and air pump kit). But despite those facts, the functionality and comfort of the Spark as well as its small size make it the best car for me!
accountCircle christine b
It gets great gas miles and holds its value well. I've had no maintenance issues with it.
I love my Chevy spark. I've had it for years and haven't had any issues with it. It gets amazing gas miles. It's the best car I've ever owned
accountCircle Vivian G
It has very good gas mileage.
There are very bad blind spots on each side of the vehicle. I love the color and how it handles. I love all the storage space also.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica J
Do your research before purchasing a Chevy Spark
When I bought my car at the dealership, it was running smooth. But 10 month later, the transmission on the vehicle failed. When I took it to get fixed, it took 3 weeks to get it back. It was working fine but now the car battery and coolant system are messing up. I'm spending too much money to get this car fixed and I haven't even had it for a year. I'm looking to trade it in now.
accountCircle Teresa E
If you are tall or have kids. Do not get this car.
I hate this vehicle. It is way to small. I have two small children. I mean it's a nice car. But it's way too small. I think it's really meant for just a single person. Maybe who just has a small pet.
accountCircle Heather B
Never get in an accident you will not survive or your car will easily be totaled.
Transmission skips, gets thrown out of line easy, not safe for highway driving and smallest tap causes huge dent. Do not buy.
accountCircle Megan B
A couple reasons why I do not like my Chevy.
Its feels like I am driving a go cart. Take forever for acceleration to finally pick up. If the air conditioner is on it takes even longer. Only a 7 gallon tank so if you drive a lot you get to stop at the gas station every day or every other day. Not a smooth ride at all. It's a good first car.
accountCircle Nicole B
Everyone always think it is a 2 door, but it is a 4 door.
It is extremely small. Most of the time has a very hard time speeding up/going up hills. The seats tear extremely easy. Just from sitting on them. I will say, that gas is very cheap and it is decent gas mileage. The gas cap pops open by itself even though there's a lever to pull to open it. It is an okay car for a younger/ older driver. But not good for planning on having kids or big dogs.
accountCircle Will K
The car is sleek and surprisingly safe in the case of an accident.
A Chevy Spark gets quality gas mileage and would make a great short commute vehicle. If your commute is anything greater than 15 miles in one direction then the car may not be for you. The car is extremely lacking in power, the frame of the car causes the tires to wear down extremely quickly. The car could be improved with changes to the frame.
accountCircle Devin B
Gas efficient but very unreliable
Transmission gave out a year after purchasing due to a recall. It was in the shop for 2-3 weeks. Upon returning it, the coolant reservoir was cracked and empty. Then the transmission started slipping again a year later. Unfortunately the manufacturer no longer covers the part.
accountCircle Lori W
Bought it for the mileage, wish I had gotten something different.
Had to have the engine, and transmission replaced within first 3 years of ownership. Had Ac replace twice still doesn't work well. After warranty having transmission issues. I feel like in always bringing it in for repairs and recalls. The car had good mileage when I first bought it, and it was funny before having children. However size is now an issue now that I am about to have two children. I had a hard enough time trying to fit 1 car seat and a single stroller in the car. I don't know how ill fit two car seats and a double. Let alone any family trips we take the car is full.

Chevrolet Spark Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
LS
84 HP 35-35 MPG 4 Seats
car
LT
84 HP 35-35 MPG 4 Seats
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2014 Chevrolet Spark Owner Reviews

4.07
232 Reviews
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5 stars 39%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Nelson on August 9, 2021
Schneider
217,000 miles. Manual transmission is very fun and feels capable. I drive lots of highway at 75-80 mph and get around 38mpg. I do wish the gas tank was bigger. I change the oil with Walmart-grade synthetic every 5K. Changed spark plugs and coolant at 100K, manual transmission fluid at 190k because first gear was feeling sticky - resolved issue. Overall, I love this car. I’ve hauled 500 lbs of rock in it dozens of times back from the landscaping store. This vehicle is more capable than it looks
accountCircle Barb L on June 10, 2021
Good basic car for someone who is looking for a great 1st car.
My car gets great gas mileage especially on the highway. Acceleration is ok, could be better. Lots of storage in the back. Seats are comfortable. Since I have the base model it does not have all the bells and whistles. Heat works great as the air conditioning.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dee W.

Pro: has great head and body room. Great pickup. Good fuel economy. The hatchback is a good for groceries. Con: a little too small in the cargo area. Cannot tow anything. The battery is really in a strange area. The battery was very expensive.

likeFilled Katie F.

Great on gas! Does not take a lot of money to fill the tank and it lasts awhile. It is nice and compact so it fits in small spaces but it also very roomy on the inside. It has a nice trunk size as well.

likeFilled Laci K.

This vehicle is great on gas mileage, fitting into parking spots, and having to turn around at least minutes! This car heats up quickly! There is so much more trunk space than what you would think! The colors this car comes in are amazing too!

likeFilled Jody G.

It is small and easy to handle. Has enough room in the front and back for our small 4 family rides. Easy to get through tough situations. Easy to talk to the people in the back and to hand them stuff. Very good.

likeFilled Amel H.

Pros: great gas, fits in almost any parking space, great for students or single people. 4 Doors, and spacious enough for 4 people. Not so expensive checkups. Cons: trunk might be too small if looking to use it for sports gear storage. Acceleration might be slow.

likeFilled Ashley W.

Small, good gas mileage, interior of car. When driving it drives very nicely and braking system is good. The amount of color options is nice and the size is really nice when trying to park and stay within the lines.

likeFilled Richard S.

Pros good gas mileage, clean interface, great design. Cons not a big gas tank, not the best tires, not fast, major blind spots, not much room for other passengers or groceries. No sunroof, hard to turn the radio on. It does have a really cool interior though.

likeFilled Donna W.

It gets great gas mileage. It has good headroom especially in the front seat. It fits into smaller spaces. Can make tight turns easily. Smooth ride even on rough roads. The hatchback hides items in the 'trunk' with a cover.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dee W.

Cons: The vehicle is small. The battery is very expensive and located in a strange location in the car. The hatchback can handle groceries and even with the back seat put down still does not have much cargo space. Cannot tow anything.

dislikeFilled Katie F.

The vehicle is small is that back seat can we small at times when I have taller passengers with me. It does not have a ton of extra space in the trunk to hold items. With the engine being small, it can take some time to accelerate or get to the right speed.

dislikeFilled Laci K.

Since it is smaller, there is not much room for passengers, only seating 4. There is no sunroof or heated seats. There are no vents for backseat. Only one pocket on back of passenger seat. There is no CD player, but there is an aux cord plug-in.

dislikeFilled Jody G.

It is a manual so going up hills aint as easy as it would be if it was a automatic. You can literally feel every pothole you go over because it is so small. Other than these two complaints I really have none. It is really a good vehicle.

dislikeFilled Amel H.

The cons are: 1. It has a small trunk. 2. For some it might have a slow acceleration. 3. And the small gas tank might add more trips to the gas station, but only because it is small. Small trunk and gas tank and slow acceleration.

dislikeFilled Ashley W.

Sometimes having a smaller car is scary at times due to how you could get crushed so easily. Sometimes while going on the gas is takes a while for it to go while I do not have this problem with other cars.

dislikeFilled Richard S.

It does not go fast, my car the Chevrolet Spark does not have a large gas tank making it hard to drive long distances for trips and such and does not have much room for other passengers or luggage and groceries. Tires are not the best either, and it has a major blind spot when trying to switch certain lanes.

dislikeFilled Donna W.

Great legroom in the front but not so in the back seat. Cargo area is small but back seats can be lowered to store more items. Fitting 3 adult people in the back seat is tight. Tires and batteries are expensive.

Ranks #21 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has an average owner rating of 4.31 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 26 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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4.85
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4.82
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4.07

Ranks #3 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #3 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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39 MPG
2
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132 MPG
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39 MPG

Is The 2014 Chevrolet Spark A Good Car?

It has great turning and driving. Has lots of head room. Great on gas. Back seat fold downs for extra space. Hatchback has a cover over the storage well so no one can see what's in your 'trunk'.
Del W.
It get great mileage, handles amazingly well, traction control is a godsend on ice. It was fairly affordable and is like a member of the family. However it does seem to run into some issues that get... Read More
Thea S.
Yes, it’s small to park it in those tight parking spots but spacious inside. The gas mileage is amazing and it has enough room for myself and my daughters.
Shayla B.
On My 2013 spark that got totalled had way less issues. My 2014 spark is awful and everything that can go wrong with it goes wrong sadly
Greg S.
It all depends on what kind of car you are looking for, it is a very small car so if you are looking for a roomy car this is not one. For me I like, it was perfect. I don't have a lot of passenger,... Read More
Tia M.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Chevrolet Spark?

Had it since 2015. Has needed tires, a battery (which was very expensive), and oil changes. No other problems so far.
Del W.
Experience some issues with the battery and tires even after changing. I'm not sure if bad luck or an issue that is the fault of the car.
Bonnie C.
As long as I've had my spark I have not had any problems with it. The only problem I've had is a flat tire. So I would say it is reliable
Terri L.
Yes. It has a new problem every month. I had zero issues with my 2013 Spark but all possible issues with my 2014.
Tierra B.
For this car it is reliable, the only thing is. If you need a part you have to go to a dealership to get it and they can be expensive. Otherwise it's a good reliable car.
Virginia Q.

Is The 2014 Chevrolet Spark A Good Value?

Cost about $18,000 new and the payments are good. It came with extended warranty. Downside is that it does not have a very high resale value.
Del W.
I got mine for around 14k I believe. It's a good value, not as small as it seems. We run a lawn care business out of it folding down back seat in the car to put in a mower, large trash can, tool box,... Read More
Alex M.
I bought mine for $10k, but I feel like I could have gotten a better deal for it. I would feel better if I paid $8500 or less.
Juliet B.
No. It is not as good a value as my 2013 Spark. Also anything under LT2 model is not worth it. I loved my 2013 LT2 Spark. My 2014 LT1 Spark is horrendous.
Stephanie H.
If you're looking for new one it will cost you between 13,000 to 15,000 depends on what kind of features you're looking for.
Jaime M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2014 Chevy Spark blower not working?

Answer: If the 2014 Chevy Spark blower is not working then there is a blown fuse for the motor. To get to the fuse box underneath the hood of the car You will want to pop the hood and latch it open. Along the...

What's the 2014 Chevy Spark transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2014 Chevy Spark came standard with A4-speed continuously variable transmission. This is commonly known as a CVT transmission so You will need to use any brand that states that it is CVT fluid. Chevy makes...

What's the 2014 Chevy Spark fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark is located inside the fuel tank itself, and is now part of the fuel pump assembly. This is a change manufacturers went to in order to save costs; since the gas You...

What's the 2014 Chevy Spark blower motor resistor location?

Answer: The blower motor resistor in a 2014 Chevy Spark can be found near the actual blower motor that is located under the dash of the vehicle. If You have no air blowing in Your car when You use the AC or the heater...

How do i perform the 2014 Chevy Spark anti theft reset?

Answer: The anti-theft system on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark should normally automatically disarm itself when the vehicle is started with the correct key. There's a transponder within the key that is paired with the...

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Safety & Reliability

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