Issue ID | 1542484 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11183498 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/01/19 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Battery has been replaced twice in 20 months due to failure of charging system to recharge battery. Turn signals do not work properly or at all. Dealer says battery is "defective". Low engine rpm to increase fuel mileage and automatic illumination of driving lights end up to battery being in a constant discharge state leading to failure. Signal lights will slow down or stop altogether while sitting at a stop light. The vehicle has left me stranded several time because it will not restart - there is no warning that failure is imminent. Poor design in one safety feature leads to a failure of another safety feature and eventually to failure of the vehicle altogether. There is no volt meter and no warning lights are ever illuminated. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
VIN pattern | KL4CJBSB8FBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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