Structure Related Problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Spark

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
10

Body problem #1

Gm has failed to remedy this recall in a timely manner.

Body problem #2

Gm still does not have a fix for the hood latch recall,and it has been 6 months.

Body problem #3

Manufacturer has not issued a remedy for the recall yet. The secondary hood latch striker is getting more and more corroded (especially in michigans wet climate) causing more vigorous jiggling. No longer feels safe to go over 40mph without the risk of the hood coming up and hitting the windshield.

Body problem #4

Chevrolet issued a recall for my car August 25, 2022 and still has not provided a remedy. It has been eight months since the recall was issued.

Body problem #5

On or about may 31, 2021 the car alarm began to randomly go off on the vehicle. I took the car to the local dealership on July 20, 2021 and was advised that "hood latch ajar signal showing hood open randomly" was causing alarm to go off. On Aug 21, the part arrived and the hood latch was replaced. Immediately upon leaving the dealership, the radio went blank. I lost all audible sounds and alerts in the car including: seat belt alerts, key in ignition alert, blinker alert, onstar, and radio power. I returned to the dealership with the vehicle on sept 21, 2021 and the car was again repaired. I was advised that "relay and battery saver relayed" was replaced. Additionally, the service tech called gm tac and was advised that "due to the issue being intermit. Most likely cause is fuse block overloading circuit and shorting relays. If relay goes out again, will need to replace fuse block. " on oct 30, 2021 I returned to the dealership with the vehicle. At this point the alarm was going off again and the radio (all interior sounds/alarms) had gone out again. I was advised that the fuse block needs to be replaced and that this issue is not caused by normal wear and tear or maintenance. I have reached out to gm for assistance with this matter as it is obviously a manufacturer defect. They have refused to help.

Body problem #6

The hood latch was eroded and caused me to crash and shattered my entire windshield.

Body problem #7

The vehicle is stationary as I was trying to check the engine oil and I pulled the hood latch inside the car and the hood never popped or released and I was not able to get the hood open to check on the engine oil.

Body problem #8

I would like to complain that there is a recall on my vehicle recal number 2014456 (2014 chevy Spark ev) secondary hood latch corrosion where the latch can rust and break and hood can open while driving. I have tried to schedule with my dealer in conroe TX several times no one ever calls back. When I call to follow up they dont call back. I have same issue with chevy volt recaul. Two recalls on volt car, the first time I took volt dealer did not fix it and never followed up even though they told me they fixed it. Gm likes to send all these notification but they never fix the issues on the recall.

Body problem #9

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that when attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel cap failed to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.

Body problem #10

Hood flew open into windshield while accelerating, caused me to crash vehicle into tree.


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