2020 Buick ENCORE GX - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Failure Complaint (#b174d1)

2020 Buick ENCORE GX

  • Date of Incident: Dec-08, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Dec-09, 2024
  • Failed components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The dash shows an error message "shift to park" whenever i put the car in park. This message last for about 10 minutes or more locking me in the car. The car does not shut off until the error is gone. I have to continue starting up the car, placing it in park, then cutting it off to see if the message is gone.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternKL4MMESL*LB******
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeBUICK
ModelEncore GX
Model Year2020
SeriesSelect AWD
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Base Price27700
Engine ModelL3T - SIDI, VVT, ALUM
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine Displacement (L)1.3
Engine Displacement (CC)1300
Engine Displacement (CI)79.3309
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Wheelbase - Short102.20
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard
Lane Keep SystemStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Advanced Automatic Collision NotificationStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Lower Beam Headlamp Light SourceHalogen
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Plant CityBUPYEONG
Plant CountrySOUTH KOREA
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