Issue ID | 1161206 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10690515 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 18/02/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While operating ,opening the liftgate and leaning into the storage (trunk)to remove items liftgate made a noise and came down hitting my daughter on her head. Liftgate(hatch) will not remain open. Dealer diagnosed as struts and power pad need replacement. Extended service plan does not cover the struts. Dealer also said power steering line leaking and transmission lines(2) leaking due to corrosion. 740. 00 for repairs. Power steering leakage covered by extended service plan. No symptoms of leakage before diagnosis. Enclave drove fine. No steering problems |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
VIN pattern | 5GAER23D59JXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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