Issue ID | 1367269 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10969481 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCORE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/10/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 buick encore. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while driving various speeds. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated and the gauges fluctuated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a loose ground cable and the vehicle needed to be rewired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred four times: three when their daughter operated the vehicle and once while the contact operated the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhsta campaign number: 15v146000 (steering) as a possible solution; however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vin was not provided. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WACO, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 18/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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