NHTSA Complaint #10908309 — 2016 CHEVROLET SPARK EV SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10908309
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET SPARK EV
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 19, 2016
Date Filed	September 20, 2016
Mileage	4,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

BRAKING SYSTEM INCONSISTENT PERFORMANCE. TRANSITION FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO MECHANICAL BRAKING IS SLOPPY AND ABRUPT. WHEN THE MECHANICAL BRAKING SYSTEM KICKS IN, IT KICKS IN TOO STRONG CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE AS THE WHEELS SUDDENLY LOCK UP.

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