NHTSA Complaint #11606223 — 2013 BUICK ENCLAVE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11606223
Vehicle	2013 BUICK ENCLAVE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 15, 2023
Date Filed	August 2, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Check engine light illuminated due to transmission clutch not being adequate in manufacturing. Transmission causes motor to shudder due to clutches slipping. Whether in automatic or manual, when accelerating in low RPM, the entire car begins to shudder instead of downshifting. Transmission has been replaced twice, with no corrections. Happens every time the car is driven.

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