NHTSA Complaint #11438640 — 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11438640
Vehicle	2014 BUICK ENCLAVE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 6, 2021
Date Filed	October 29, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Loud engine rattling noise on startup of 3.6L v6 then check engine light came on. Carl Black GM Buick dealer replaced valve actuator solenoid, but engine still making the rattling noise on startup. Danger of timing chain and valve phasers not synchronizing causing valve interference with pistons and engine damage and failure in high speed traffic on Atlanta GA freeways and 2 lane side roads.

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