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2014 Chevrolet Spark

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Spark.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark is a passenger car built on a compact platform and powered through an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, with an EPA fuel economy rating of 30/37/33 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving respectively—a modest but practical figure for urban-focused transportation. Maintaining the Spark's four-cylinder engine requires 4.0 quarts of 5W-20 viscosity oil. Reliability data spanning the Spark's 2013-2022 model run reveals that the 2014 model year carries the highest cumulative owner complaints at 175, with power train issues emerging as the most frequently cited concern, alongside eight total recalls issued for this model year. By contrast, the 2022 Spark recorded just three owner complaints, indicating substantial improvement in dependability over the vehicle's production lifecycle—though prospective buyers of the 2014 model should factor its comparatively troubled early reputation into their assessment.

Model year2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy30/37/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LN1 · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 96985730. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI LN1 · 410 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP185/55R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	96985730
Engine air filter	96910360
Spark plug	25190786
Battery	88866103
Front wiper blades	95108156 alt 95108153
Serpentine belt	25195592 alt 25191144
Thermostat	25199831
Cabin air filter	13271190

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	143.7 in
Overall width	63 in
Overall height	59.8 in
Wheelbase	93.7 in
Curb weight	2315 lb
Track (front / rear)	55.5 / 55.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	30 / 37 / 33 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	86 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Spark of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–11.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2014 EV 2LT Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	EV 2LT Hatchback Elec 21-kWh	7.50 sec	16.00 sec	140 hp	FWD
2014	EV 2LT Hatchback Elec 21-kWh	7.90 sec	16.30 sec	140 hp	FWD
2014	1LT Hatchback 1.2L I-4	11.00 sec	18.40 sec	84 hp	FWD
2013	2LT Hatchback 1.2L I-4	11.20 sec	18.30 sec	84 hp	FWD
2013	2LT Hatchback 1.2L I-4	11.30 sec	18.10 sec	84 hp	FWD
2013	2LT Hatchback 1.2L I-4	11.30 sec	18.20 sec	84 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil	5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.031-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.0 lbs
Oil Capacity	1.7 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	LN1
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	410 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	16-17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16.0-17.4 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180-203 °F
RPM	40-50 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket	21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.055 in
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	16.0 ft. lbs.	16 ft. lbs
2	82 degrees	82 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark represents the peak of federal safety and quality concerns for this generation, recording the highest complaint count (175), recall total (8), and technical service bulletin volume (1,613) across all model years. Compared to the 2013 model's 146 complaints and five recalls, the 2014 shows a notable increase, while the 2015 model drops sharply to 83 complaints and seven recalls, initiating a steady downward trend that continues through 2022. The data doesn't specify root causes, but the leading complaint categories for 2014 are Power Train (25), Engine (19), Electrical System (14), and Latches/Locks/Linkages (8). The 2014 model also logged 13 crash-related complaints with no fire complaints reported. Given that 2014 sits at the apex of the generation's recall and complaint arc, buyers should prioritize verifying that all eight recalls have been remedied and consider the 2015 or later models for a cleaner federal record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1613

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

175

Owner complaints

13 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 175 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train25

Engine19

Electrical System14

Latches/Locks/Linkages8

Air Bags8

Structure8

Unknown Or Other7

Power Train,Engine7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V422000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 10/06/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

14V440000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 21/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front… Remedy: Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1613 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group LN1 battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt Engine oil filter 96985730 Engine air filter 96910360 Spark plug 25190786 Battery 88866103

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Spark take?

4.0 qt of 5W-20 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Spark have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Spark get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 37 highway / 33 combined mpg.