NHTSA Complaint #11598890 — 2017 BUICK ENCORE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11598890
Vehicle	2017 BUICK ENCORE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 17, 2023
Date Filed	July 4, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Engine, vehicle purchased end 2019. Several repairs, New Battery, some warranty repairs. March of 2022 PO131 - HO2s PO171 fuel trim lean PO300 engine misfire Evap system flow PO496 P1101 intake airflow UO401, 71 invalid data from the motor. Jun 2023 Need a New Engine 10k (Dealership) Sought out 2nd opinion 8k for New Engine Vehicle has been dead ever since. Repairs surpass what’s owed.

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