2014 Chevrolet Spark: CVT failure

Filed May 27, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · CT

The GM bulletin N19227110 indicates that they are aware of over 10% of Chevrolet Spark models from the years 2014-2015 experiencing transmission problems. Although this bulletin expired last year, it is important to note that they do not provide coverage for vehicles purchased used with fewer than 120,000 miles. This situation poses a significant danger, as the transmission may potentially be contaminated with dirt and debris, leading to unexpected jerking or complete failure, and in some cases, vehicles have caught fire. Furthermore, unless the vehicle is taken to a GM service center, the issue may remain undetected. According to my research, this problem is similar to the one that Nissan faced with their CVT transmissions, which were subject to a recall for the same reason.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · NJ

Cvt bucks like it can't decide what gear to shift to at speeds above 40. More noticeable at 55mph or more. Has been doing this since 80,000 miles but has gotten worse.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 107,000 miles · OK

107,000 hwy/city miles. Catastrophic failure of the 2014 chevrolet spark's CVT control module and transmission. Dealership inspection revealed; permanently frozen actuators and control valves which cause the vehicle to stall, with engine running, on mild inclines, on ramps, off ramps, in heavy traffic,and stop lights. Very little time between the onset of mechanical - electrical malfunctions which include bucking, slippage and loss of momentum, before the amber "check engine light" deploys. By that time, it's too late..as stated earlier, loss of momentum on fast-paced interstates and heavy flow traffic lights, placed myself and passengers in unwarranted danger.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Transmission · 4,100 miles · MO

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 with the same compliant this time they did a driving test and scan the CVT was found to be sticking in high gear and would not shift into low gear. A new transmission was ordered and it took about 8 days to arrive. They installed the new CVT and when the technician tried to back my car out for a test drive it would not go into reverse another bad transmission. So another new CVT transmission was ordered and installed so far this one is working, total time for this repair was from june 11, 2015 to july 3, 2015.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · VA

When decelerating in my 2014 chevrolet spark between 25 and 15 MPH it feels like someone is applying the brakes. Service technician said it's normal for a CVT. I have driven multiple cars with CVT and never experienced this problem. Also, a loud ticking from the engine. Technician states it's the fuel injectors. I am not accepting this explanation because the engine also "misses" a stroke once in awhile.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 25 miles · PA

June 21st I bought a 2014 chevy spark and only used to get to work & back.then on the 23rd I was sitting in traffic waiting to move.I pushed down on the gas peddle & was jolted forward & back.I thought this was normal since I never had this type of transmission (CVT). Then I noticed that I really had to give it gas to get going up a hill & after stopping at a red light.the next day it happened again so I called the dealer the next day & they said to bring it in.after they took the car for a test ride & ran a diagnostics on it they said that there was something wrong with the transmission.tried to up date the software & they had no luck.then they called gm & told them what they found.came back to tell me that I needed a new transmission.have been waiting for the transmission & in the mean time I found out after calling gm that in may of this year there was a recall for a knocking noise of the engine & acceleration problem.also, checked to see is any other recalls were for my car.found out in south korea the spark was recalled due to a defective transmission mount, with gearbox mount that may destabilize and cause a drop in transmission power.gave the dealership this information that I found.still waiting to get my car back & not sure I want to keep it.the dealership will not buy back my car & said that they can give me another spark if this one not fixed.to top it off I 'm paying my car insurance for a car I don't have.