general problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark

Vehicle brakes went out suddenly after hearing a loud pop sound. . . Brakes wouldn't respond and pedal hard, ran off road and could only glide to a roll stop and not really then. . . Fortunately a repair shop adjacent so drove their and rolled stop. Initial look shop advised vacuum pump needs to be diagnosed. . . They came back with a 'caution on file #pip5598a which advised of known issue but no recall. . . They came back with a 479$ fee to diagnose exactly what's wrong (those pics enclosed) they are now staring they will not guarantee week or warranty and say engine must be replaced. . . They are still working up quote to repair vacuum pump, camshaft and timing chain but now are saying will be well over 2k to just see if will work and wont guarantee.

My fiance and I were driving on the freeway, and all of a sudden out of no where (no warning lights, nothing). . . The brakes would not stop. The pedal was hard to push down, it wouldn't go down at all. No way to stop. We were on freeway doing about 65/70 mph in chicago!! they traffic is always busy over there. So scary when your car doesn't stop at all!!!! we were driving mostly straight until we could sagely slow down enough to get off on an exit. ( which we had to let it coast down to be able to maneuver the car) this is a major safety alert, I'm scared to drive my vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. While driving 35 mph, the brakes seized without warning. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven home. Capital Chevrolet Buick GMC of lexington (96 radio dr, lexington, nc 27292, (336) 248-5108) was contacted and stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that an investigation would be started. The failure mileage was approximately 54,990.

105000 miles: lost brakes extremely hard to push brake pedal. Lost vacuum, enabling to stop car safely. Took brake vacuum line off vacuum pump and plug pump so oil don’t leak out pump. Then join the line to an existing vacuum line. Problem solved no issues since. 205000 miles: repeatedly theft mode, flickering dashboard, and dead battery issues. Battery was good charged, alternator charging right. To lead with fusebox circuit board needed to be re-soldered. Have no idea how it happened but no problem since. I still have all factory parts on car. This is a stick shift 5 speed. Get 40ish bit more miles a gallon. Keep oil changed as normal. I float gears when putting around. Leaving less stress for clutch issues. As I’m 208000 so miles still have few miles before replacing factory clutch brake pads belts plugs etc… I keep check at all wear clean up dust collected grease all joints every season. So can’t say much about car being a problem.

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes suddenly malfunctioned and the driver crashed into a parked bulldozer. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver sustained a left knee injury, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.

I had taken my Spark for a oil change in April 2017, I had asked to check , replace filters, check and top off all fluids, tire rotation. After all this , I noticed my brakes were squeaking when I move forward slowly. It was recently recall for it's passenger air bag. I'm afraid my brakes will be defected.