NHTSA Complaint #11204334 — 2016 BUICK ENCORE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11204334 |
| Vehicle | 2016 BUICK ENCORE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 20,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
ANTI THEFT LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR ACTS LIKE IT MIGHT STALL WHEN IDLING.
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