NHTSA Complaint #11590110 — 2018 BUICK ENCORE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11590110
Vehicle	2018 BUICK ENCORE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	January 16, 2024
Date Filed	May 22, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

All Wheel Drive System & All Wheel Drive Off Warnings 4 Different Times One Time lost the ability to Steer Once to Dealership can not duplicate & the lights are off so can't get codes they said. There is a recall for same issue on same vehicle for same year but says my VIN isn't included. Jan. 16 May 3 May 6 May 21 all of this year. Had warranty on car when started said only bumper to bumper would cover it. Car only had 48,839 miles when first happened. Still only has 51,852 miles.

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