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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KL8CD6S97EC593161 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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KL8CD6S97EC•••••• 2014 Chevrolet SPARK

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Chevrolet SPARK build (6 vs 4).

6on this build
156on the model
42builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Latches/locks/linkages 2 Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Power Train 1

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Air Bags crash May 2018
Front and rear passenger and driver side airbags deployed without impact while taking a right turn, traveling approximately 10-15 mph from one side street to another. The impact of the airbag caused the driver to veer to the right striking the curb. Contacted gm and their…
Latches/locks/linkages Sep 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Power Train Jun 2015
2014 chevy spark with just over 4 k miles with severe acceleration problems from a stop. I took it to the dealer the first time and was told that the computer had to learn my driving style this was with about 2k miles driven. Then on june 11, 2015 I took it back to dealer again…
Engine Nov 2014
The engine shuts off while the car is in park and while driving. The dealership can not find the reason why. All they will say is the there is nothing wrong with the car
Electrical System May 2014
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet spark. On several occasions, while driving 35-45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The dealer diagnosed that the negative battery terminal needed to be replaced. The battery terminal and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KL8CD6S97EC593161 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.