NHTSA Complaint #11166734 — 2012 BUICK LACROSSE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11166734
Vehicle	2012 BUICK LACROSSE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 14, 2018
Date Filed	January 13, 2019
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION BETWEEN OIL CHANGE, USED 3 QUARTS. STARTED APPROXIMATELY 57000 MILES. NO OIL LEAKS OR SMOKING DETECTED PER DEALERSHIP. PLATINUM WARRANTY WAS BOUGHT WITH NEW VEHICLE, 6 YRS. OR 85000 MILES, WITH FWS, INC. THE DEALERSHIP STATED CONSUMPTION DUE TO STUCK PISTON RINGS. WARRANTY CO. REFUSES TO COVER. WHAT CAN GM DO TO HELP.

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