NHTSA Complaint #11435680 — 2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11435680
Vehicle 2021 BUICK ENCORE GX
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 9,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the RPM was fluctuating from 0 to 3,000 RPM. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact mentioned the failure recurred multiple times with the vehicle being unable to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the emergency jack needed to be repaired under recall. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second time however, the failure was undetermined. After the third failure, the vehicle was diagnosed with an unknown software needing to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was diagnosed a fourth time and the contact was informed that the engine may not be receiving gasoline and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired each time however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

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