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2009 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 286 repairs.
2009 Buick Enclave repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 153 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Buick Enclave
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| Buick Enclave in Alberta, Canada Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201348360 mi | trans will not shift properly.Will not shift into 6 gear after several hours of driving.Engine cooling fans do not seem to shut down during cold temps. | ||
2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Enclave in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Intake valves fouled. Need new gasket | ||
| Sep 201335000 mi | Check ABS stabilitrak light was intermittantly on. Multiple trips to dealer. No Codes. Finally, found that a sensor for steering angle was failing. Replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201147000 mi | the vehicle was loosing water but I did not see any on the ground. They replaced the water pump. They also reset the computer to indicate oil change sooner. | ||
| Mar 201388000 miUS $450 | power steering was hard to turn at low speeds, dealer flushed system, installed new fluids I had a problem with the front motor mount, a clunking noise when car was put in gear, | ||
| May 201390000 miUS $1545 | rack and pinion unit replaced, power steering pump, steering lines | ||
| Sep 201395000 miUS $650 | replaced power steering pump and rack an pinion unit replaced upper motor mount | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201136700 mi | leaking oil and they had to literally take the engine out of the car to repair the leak. problem was back within a week heated/cooled driver seat stopped working | ||
| Sep 201247000 mi | whole stereo had to be replaced. DVD/CD player stoped functioning. Some dummy lights on the dash werent working either. | ||
| Apr 201350300 mi | whole stereo had to be replaced again. DVD/CD player stopped functioning. issues with turn signals interior plastic trim pieces falling off | ||
| Sep 201352000 mi | DVD player never was repaired satisfactorily. the system was never able to play DVD's | ||
| Buick Enclave in Tennessee, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201132000 mi | Spark plug fouled out.....replace solenoid and spark plug. | ||
| Aug 201245000 mi | Replaced steering gear, flushed system and set front toe. Parts: 20964165 Gear, 8861037 Fluid, 11561403 Studh, 15709703 nut | ||
| May 201353000 mi | Engine was over heating. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Mar 201117000 mi | Revised oil life monitoring software to prevent timing chain wear. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201145000 mi | Battery will discharge overnight for an undetermind reason | ||
| Jan 201253700 mi | Number 4 cylinder misfire, replaced #4 ignition coil | ||
| Sep 201266000 miUS $550 | engine mis-fire, replaced ign coil #4, cleaned throttle body and serviced emission system, serviced fuel injectors | ||
| Mar 201374000 miUS $75 | Lift gate wouldn't stay up, replace gas lift rams | ||
| Jun 201378000 mi | lift gate clunks when full open is reached | ||
| Sep 201382000 miUS $260 | Rear hatch door clunks when full opened reached, calibrate via program in system computer replace water pump replaced faulty ignition coil #3 | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201014000 mi | Finally fixed a steering wheel squeak. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Feb 201023551 mi | Found 5 transmission gaskets and seals leaking fluid (for some time). Repaired and replaced fluid. | ||
| Mar 201023872 mi | Loud thunking noise in right front wheel while driving slowly over small bumps in road. Service reported not being able to hear it. | ||
| May 201024669 mi | Airbag light on, repaired. I reported still hearing clunking. Found noise and replaced rack bushings on left and shimmed right rack mount. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end. The end links appear to have been the problem. I was told that the fix on the airbag hadn't been completed. They worked on it again, but while OnStar said it was the driver side they worked on the passenger side. Light has stayed off, though. Air bag light on. Repaired. I reported still hearing clunking. Found noise and replaced rack bushings on lft and shimmed rgt rack mount. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 20096000 mi | Right rear taillight assembly had water in the lens, seal broken, defective part. Dealer swapped out with a new taillight assembly. | ||
| Oct 20098000 mi | INTERIOR: Left Rear Bench 2nd row seat flip and slide did not work. Would not latch properly, parts were replaced. | ||
| Feb 201117000 mi | Seatbelt casement, driver's side replaced. The belts were cutting into the casements and needed the newer designed casements that keep the belts from doing that. Still waiting on part for passenger side. | ||
| Mar 201117000 mi | Passenger side seatbelt casement replaced Middle position seatbelt second row bench repaired, not working properly after seat tilt and slide is used. Needed new part. | ||
| Oct 201121000 mi | Rear seatbelt tether broken. Replaced part. | ||
| Apr 201223300 mi | Left middle row seatbelt tether replaced. | ||
| Sep 201227000 mi | Middle row bench, middle position seat belt getting stuck. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jul 201347000 miUS $675 | AC worked intermintently, took took the dealer to check and they recharded system & looked for leaks. Evaporator core needed to be replaced ($2,300) list price to fix inc. labor. Dealer offered 50/50 split on warrenty repair costs. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Louisiana, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201237000 mi | Door alignment | ||
| Jan 2013 | Replaced left rear chrome door moulding due to a dent caused by a dealer tech. | ||
| May 201342000 mi | Replaced water pump | ||
| Dec 201347000 mi | Check engine lite was on | ||
| Buick Enclave in Kansas, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20093000 mi | Windshield molding replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in Minnesota, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Feb 20108000 mi | Replaced t-stat. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Louisiana, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201726000 miUS $550 | Shocks replaced at 26,000 miles due to clunking noise when driving at low speeds on not-so-smooth surfaces. Noise was diagnosed by same dealership 2 years ago with mileage at 20,000. | ||
| Buick Enclave in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017125000 miUS $93 | Replace broken air intake hose | ||
| Aug 2017127983 miUS $2340 | Replace timing chain and 4 cam phasers due to timing chain stretch. The mechanic said based on their research the phasers are the culprits causing the timing chain stretch. If I don’t replace the phasers, the new timing chain may get stretched again. | ||
| Sep 2017128333 miUS $209 | Front motor mount replacement | ||
| May 2018134945 miUS $694 | Replace 1 front engine mount and 1 rear engine mount. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201640000 miUS $450 | Motor mount replaced Transmission slipping | ||
| Buick Enclave in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014127000 miUS $4700 | Replaced transmission | ||
| Buick Enclave in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200919000 mi | Car surged around 50mph. Engine light. Codes P0300, P0302. Tested coil resistance, out of range. Replaced #2 Engine coil. Resolved issue. Power steering audible whine only at idle. Dealership put additive in fluid. This has helped, but has not completely resolved. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Feb 201563000 miUS $100 | One coil pack had gone bad. Symptom was a rough idle and a cylinder miss fire code. | ||
| Apr 201563300 miUS $2000 | The AC compressor failed catastrophically and caused some damage to the condenser as well. | ||
| Jan 201670000 miUS $160 | Two ignition coils failed at the same time. This caused the catalytic converter to overheat and plug up. Failure of the ignition coils was followed by catalytic converter failure. | ||
| Apr 201671200 mi | The catalytic converter failed. The car began to shift oddly. 3rd party mechanic wanted to change transmission. Took to dealer who properly determined a new cat converter was all that was needed. | ||
| Jan 201891000 mi | Timing chain issue. Code p008. Warrenty repsir. | ||
| Apr 201892000 miUS $60 | Two ignition coils failed. | ||
| Jul 201895000 miUS $95 | Engine misfire. Replaced the #2 ignition coil and spark plug. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Tennessee, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201465000 mi | Power steering pump replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201349000 mi | Replace timing chain | ||
| Buick Enclave in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 201015000 mi | Number 5 Fuel Injector Failure. | ||
| Jul 201131000 mi | Noticed engine running hot on temperature gauge, while idling. Vehicle's water pump was replaced in several months ago. Dealer stated that O ring failed and replaced it and refilled antifreeze. | ||
| May 201571000 miUS $775 | Master Cylinder Leak. Replaced Master Cylinder and bled brake lines, replaced fluid. | ||
| Jul 201572700 miUS $250 | Replaced front motor mount | ||
| Jun 201794000 mi | Vehicle braking would vibrate. Rotors were turned during previous brake job. Rotors were warped. | ||
| Oct 201796000 miUS $462 | Replaced Coil pack assembly and serviced the throttle body. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 200912000 mi | Noisy steering; mechanic believes it's the SIR Coil on which the steering wheel is mounted. Could have replaced the coil, though he doesn't believe the problem will disappear (claims the noise is normal). | ||
| Aug 201136000 miUS $59 | Whine in steering column due to problem rack; GM is no longer replacing them under warranty pending further evaluation of the problem. Excessive movement/play in driver's seat track; replace track. Transmission hunts/erratic; re-flash transmission module Torn LR door gasket/weatherstripping; replaced Wiper control module fell out of dash; re-positioned retainer and secured. | ||
| Oct 201137700 mi | Replace water pump | ||
| Mar 201241000 mi | Whine in steering column still present when sold. Excessive plant in driver's seat track beginning to recur when sold. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Indiana, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201021000 mi | Driver's seat lumbar support inoperative. | ||
| Mar 201137000 mi | Driver seat would not move forward or backward Installed motor for driver's seat ordered previously. All works well now. Oil change calculation was faulty resulting in too much mileage between changes, and unnecessary wear on timing belt. The updated the software to reduce mileage between oil changes. | ||
| Apr 201138000 mi | Engine light came on and the engine was missing. Tech replaced the ignition coil and sparkplug. Driver side seat motor exremely noisy. The motor was replaced in March. They ordered seat tracks. | ||
| May 201139000 mi | Driver's side seat track replaced to eliminate noise when seat was moved. The parts were ordered in a previous trip and replaced during this trip. | ||
| Feb 201360500 mi | Right axle seal was leaking. Replaced under warranty. Also tech diagnosed leaking power steering rack with estimate of $1200.00 to repair. I took to a trusted company and was quoted $700.00. No repair at this time the leak is merely a drip. | ||
| Nov 201366000 mi | Water pump was replaced after finding coolant on the garage floor. Car was returned for service again a few days later for the same reason. Dealer said the first water pump they put in was defective | ||
| Dec 201367000 miUS $55 | steering rack leaking power steering fluid and there was a noise when turning the wheel. Thought the noise was related to earlier repairs (installation of 2 water pumps) since they were supposed to have done a 27 point check-up before. | ||
| Jan 201461500 miUS $766 | Issue was leaking steering rack causing low level of power steering fluid & noisy steering. Dealer wanted $1400.00. Had it replaced by a trusted shop for 766.18 with lifetime part warranty and one year labor warranty. Also alignment done. | ||
| Mar 201468000 miUS $123 | AC would not cool. Mode light blinked on and off.rnWe used a local Car Care Center to diagnose and make the repairs which included Evacuation and recharge of the system, filling with refrigerant, oil & dye. | ||
| May 201469000 miUS $800 | Replaced leaking steering rack again, and wheel alignment | ||
| May 201793000 miUS $110 | Out of refrigerant. Recharged amd I will take it back to check for leaks after 2 weeks. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Mar 201037000 mi | The check engine light came on. After first trip to dealer they said there was no problem. Engine light came on next day and this time they said they had to order timing chains. It would take three (3) weeks) in which time I could still drive it. | ||
| Apr 201038000 mi | Dealer ordered new timing chains and special engine lift to drop the engine. Three week time from order till repair. Everything works well now - two weeks and no issues with the check engine light. | ||
| Apr 201166000 mi | Power steering fluid had leaked out. Dealer found leak (we'll see), refilled and it's good as new. | ||
| Feb 201286000 miUS $167 | The check engine light came on. Replaced a sensor, completed a tune-up and a recall. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201024000 mi | Timing chain was "stretched" or "loose" from the factory. Problem surfaces around 24000 miles. While installing the new timing chain, dealership "nipped" a cam cover which resulted in leaking oil. Not sure which electrical wires were touching, but dealership said a tech bulletin was available for a low whining noise heard through the speakers at idle, and goes up in pitch on acceleration. | ||
| Nov 201032000 mi | Applique on drivers door exterior window piller was bubbled. | ||
| Apr 201137700 mi | Front axle gasket leak | ||
| Aug 201146000 mi | Water pump failed. Vehicle over heated and had to be towed. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201018600 mi | steering gear replaced | ||
| May 201134720 mi | passenger side front strut leaking so it was replaced on warranty. | ||
| Jul 201136580 mi | Power steering pump replaced and LH front strut was also replaced, both under warranty. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Aug 201012380 mi | Felt was coming out behind silver trim above center vents on dash. They just trimmed it. Center brushed aluminum trim where meets in center - left side a bit raised - they said it may be the clip in behind - couldn't get it down all the way - may have to replace it if it gets worse. It's just a bit higher than right side. | ||
| Jan 201116120 mi | Whistling noise from heating fan - replaced blower motor under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201124180 mi | Front passanger side vent had broken trim around the vent - trim had a hair line crack | ||
| Buick Enclave in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201028000 miUS $15 | Engine warning light was on due to stretched timing chain. Parts are ordered. Repair will be done in warranty with no charges Monday, 09-2002010. | ||
| Sep 201029000 miUS $15 | Engine removed from car. Timing chain replaced. No charges for any of this. Rental car was furnished at no cost to me. | ||
| Nov 201031500 mi | Power Steering pump is whining as though it's low on fluid. Dealer determined pump needs replacing and "maybe" the steering rack. Power steering pump whined after engine removal/replacement in Sept. Replaced power steering pump 11/08/2010 with a redesigned pump, which has a new symptom-steering wheel shudder and growling noise at idle when turning the steering wheel. | ||
| Dec 201032000 mi | Dealer service dept. attempted bleeding power steering system with the original and "new" procedure as directed by GM Technical help. Problem cannot be eliminated with the redesigned pump. GM sent a letter saying the problem is "normal.&# | ||
| Jan 201133200 mi | Replaced power steering pump for second time to eliminated noise and jerky steering. Also replaced leaking power steering rack & pinion assy. Jerky steering is not repaired. Waiting for GM to come up with a fix. | ||
| Jan 201248000 miUS $92 | Driver's seat track was making a clicking noise. Dealer replaced the seat track. | ||
| Jul 201374800 mi | Tires cupped and out of balance. | ||
| Sep 201379000 mi | Tires cupped and out of balance | ||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $307 | Engine misfire was being caused by defective ignition coil packs. I replaced six ignition coils and spark plugs. This cured the problem. | ||
| Jan 201566000 miUS $68 | Rear was beginning to bounce on the highway. Replaced rear shock absorbers. | ||
| Mar 201597000 mi | Driver side seat heater would not stay on for more than 30 seconds. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 20092000 mi | 02 sensor failed. Ordered part, repaired three days later New O2 sensor installed. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201230000 mi | passenger side air conditioning not working right remote control finish tearing off for both controls | ||
| Buick Enclave in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20083000 miUS $80 | Rear hatch does not always close. Starts to close but makes loud noise and opens back up. When using windshield washer the spray does not immediately spray on windshield, wipers cross dirty windshield 2 or 3 times before spray comes out. Think they could put check valve in. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Louisiana, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Aug 20097000 mi | Creaking noises coming from drivers side wheel area. It took several visits to finally resolve the problem. Dealer greased several areas. | ||
| Oct 20099000 mi | Lights on rear of vehicle and tailgate had to be replaced. They started to rub when hatch was open and broke one another. Windshield washer fluid reservoir leaked out all fluid and had to be replaced. Tire pressure transmitter quit working in drivers side front wheel. | ||
| Nov 20099000 mi | DVD nav system would not read disc. 3 different dealers attempted to update system before GM would consider sending a new unit. Finally we drove back to selling dealer out of town and they took a unit out of another car. It worked when it wanted to. | ||
2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Buick Enclave in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201374900 mi | Put a new motor | ||
| Aug 201493000 miC $200 | engine misfire, replace coil | ||
| Buick Enclave in Washington, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Feb 201130000 miUS $200 | Engine Light on, Recall repair on oil timing belt, plus other recall issues, Buick never notified me of recalls. Knocking sound in wheel, dealer said they didn't hear it. | ||
| Jun 201248168 miUS $600 | Engine light on, CMP actuator replaced, stretched oil timing belt | ||
| Nov 201254000 miUS $62 | Fluid puddle discovered on garage floor, dealer replaced water pump on Friday. More fluid over the weekend, back to dealer, shop didn't replace the gasket the first time, two more days with a rental car. knocking sound comes from wheel when taking sharp turns, it also vibrates the steering wheel. Been occuring for since 27K miles, service departments say that they can't hear anything. After $65, shop says I need to replace the rack/pinion. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Colorado, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201363000 mi | They told me it was a bad wave plate. Still under warranty | ||
| Mar 201363000 mi | same problem as last month. The wave plate replacement did not fix the problem. Multiple times since, I have not been able to get the car to move. Took to dealer, first they said it was the battery, then said they couldn't find anything. after getting no satisfaction in terms of successful repair, having the vehicle not move when put in reverse or drive, and having dealer tell me nothing was wrong with the car, I traded it in. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201387000 mi | Misfire and engine codes. Coils inspected, found to be ok. Tuneup performed. Oil leak. Valve cover seal. | ||
| Jan 2014US $600 | Loss of power. Stabilitrak. Throttle body. Steering leaking fluid. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201798020 miUS $600 | constant bad 02 sensors, bad ignition coils , and catalytic converters all had to be replaced, Repair was made but GM factory parts constantly failed the parts keep failing such as O2 sensors and ignition coils heat blend door failed | ||
| Buick Enclave in Montana, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20091000 mi | Powered front sunroof leaking. Adjusted the sunroof, hope it takes care of problem. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20091000 mi | Power drain on battery required jump to start. Nav system software update to correct auto shutoff resolved issue. | ||
| Feb 20092000 mi | OnStar module failed. This also affected the hands free Bluetooth cell phone operation. Overnight was to aquire parts. Loaner vehicle provided, service was excellent. | ||
| Mar 201123000 miUS $45 | Liftgate motor failed | ||
| Jun 201234000 mi | Inlet camshaft sensor replaced | ||
| Feb 201340500 miUS $175 | Rear hatch would not stay up. Dealer replaced both struts. | ||
| Dec 201454000 miUS $900 | Pass side rearview mirror assm replaced due to malfunction retract motor | ||
| Buick Enclave in Indiana, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Sep 201120000 mi | HVAC Evaporator Coil Leak, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Nebraska, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 201017000 mi | Ignition timing | ||
| Dec 201019000 mi | Major front end repair. All I know. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Connecticut, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201021000 mi | Popping noise in steering. Bled power steering system. Ignition coil for cylinder one shorted out. Part replaced. Trim cover for seat belt on B pillar is worn. Part ordered. | ||
| Mar 201022000 mi | New trim cover for seatbelt installed. | ||
| Jul 201025000 mi | blown ignition coil cylinder 1 | ||
| Nov 201030000 mi | Steering noise when cold. Dealer couldn't replicate. Requested to bring vehicle back and leave overnight so technician can check when cold. replace DRL bulb | ||
| Mar 201133000 mi | CEL. Timing belt issue causing misalignment. Performed TSB to change oil life monitoring. Steering column rubbing and grinding noise. Replaced steering gear bushings. Problem remains. Dealer apprised. | ||
| May 201134000 mi | Replaced steering rack. | ||
| Nov 201138900 mi | Bad coil pack. | ||
| Sep 201245000 mi | intermittent failure of drivers door control module for locks, windows, side view mirror adjustment | ||
| Jan 201341500 mi | Leaking water pump | ||
| Buick Enclave in Utah, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 20093000 mi | Battery went dead during night. Jumped and drove to dealer. Dealer said known software problem that caused slow battery drain was fixed with a software program fix. | ||
| Feb 201016000 mi | Destination and POI buttons on nav inoperable Destination and POI buttons on nav inperable | ||
| Mar 201018000 mi | Dest and poi nav buttons inoperable | ||
| Feb 201228600 mi | Rear (hatch) door inoperable. Switches and arms replaced | ||
| Oct 201232300 miUS $226 | dead battery | ||
| Buick Enclave in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 201459480 miC $550 | Would only blow cold air on passenger side. Purchased module to install ABS, Stabilitrac warning messages & warning lights would come on occasionally. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201022000 mi | Advanced 2 way remote antennae originally installed in wrong position. Was moved to proper location. | ||
| Feb 201126000 mi | Rear hatch release switch replaced on rear hatch door. | ||
| Apr 201241000 miUS $200 | Paint bubbling problem on the edges of the hood possibly due to a galvanic reaction between the aluminum hood and steel bolts and hinges. Hood needed to be repainted. | ||
| Sep 201467000 miUS $50 | Steering column rubbing sound while turning | ||
| Mar 201683000 miUS $50 | Squeaking steering. Column bushings replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in South Dakota, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 201249500 mi | Check Engine Light was on. Required reprogramming of ECU. Steering had a rough feeling when turning. Trim around one of the rear interior heater ducts had fallen off for the 3rd time. Driver's seat belt was wearing a larg gash into the upper edge of the trim where it exited. Poor design and problem will probably reoccur. Front stabilizer bushings replaced due to a "clunk" in the front suspension. Automatic rear liftgate no longer responded to keyfob remote controls. Passenger's seat Adjustable Lumbar Support no longer functioning. | ||
| Jul 201359500 mi | Timing chain replaced for the 2nd time. Was also replaced at 18,000 miles. Hesitation on acceleration. Sometimes slight, sometimes severe enough to trip a flashing warning light, then the light would go off. Dealer misdiagnosed problem this trip as related to the bad timing chain and carbon in the intake tract. Misfire on acceleration. Sometimes slight, sometimes severe enough to cause a flashing CEL. Reported to dealer problem still remained 5 miles after previous repair. Returned week later to fix with an illuminated CEL. Replaced a coil pack & one spark plug. | ||
| Oct 201362300 mi | Power driver's seat no longer moves forward & back. Just hums when an attempt to move it is made. Seat is now too far back for shorter drivers to use the car. | ||
| Jul 201676000 mi | Rear window on passenger side can only be operated by switch on driver's door. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201015000 mi | Key could not be removed after turning car off. Pass. window would not work, driver's side 2nd row window would not work. Both turn signals flashed quickly like a bulb had burned out. | ||
| Dec 201127000 mi | Car wouldn't start for the second time in 2 weeks. Dealer found bad cell in battery. | ||
| Jun 201343000 miUS $42 | back-up sensor had a warning | ||
| Dec 201347000 mi | water pump leak, replaced Clunk in steering system when cold and turning. Replaced steering gear bushings | ||
| Sep 201568000 miUS $2000 | Power steering pump and rack needed replacement | ||
| Mar 201790000 miUS $250 | Had check engine light.... was an O2 sensor on rear bank | ||
| Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20105000 mi | Dash lights on and off. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States May 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 201022000 mi | Steering gear replaced | ||
| Dec 201570000 miUS $1000 | TPS not working correctly | ||
| Mar 201777000 miUS $450 | #6 Coil Pack Failure | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20098680 mi | The front bottom spoiler cracked in the middle | ||
| Jan 201012400 mi | Engine light came on and they had to check everything and ended up resetting the computer. I've lost my receipt so I can't remeber exactly what they did. | ||
| Aug 201018600 mi | liftgate opening on its own-once in carwash. liftgate latch replaced as well as electrical checked | ||
| Oct 201019520 mi | Exterior trim around rear left signal popped off-reattached. Steering wheel making grinding noise when turned-shop could not replicate..shop had 3 mechanics call in sick..very busy that day so not looked at well or repaired. | ||
| Mar 201122320 mi | Timing of indicator for oil changes increased to prevent damage occurring to vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201124180 mi | Warm air from A/C. Coolant completely empty. Could not fine leak. Had dye placed in system back a few days later. Still could not fine leak. Back month later due to warm air from A/C. Found leak in back. Ordered part. Repaired 1 week later. | ||
| Oct 201126960 mi | A/C blowing warm air and fan squealing. A/C coolant empty again. Could not find leak. Dye placed in system and I have to go back again in 1 week to see if they can find problem. | ||
| Jun 201339060 miC $1000 | Shocks replaced x 4 | ||
| Dec 201555180 mi | Reset liftgate electrical, covered by a recall. Check engine light came on code 000008 Was reset, Came back second time and code was the same Going in January 11, 2016 for possible timing chain repair | ||
| Jan 201632600 mi | Timing chains replaced. A special consideration not a recall...yet Front brakes replaced. Stated back brakes needed to be replaced but I declined. | ||
| Feb 201655580 miC $90 | Power steering list on car | ||
| Jul 201656420 miC $695 | Idler pully fell off bolt sheared off . No part took long to get it | ||
| Aug 201657220 miC $40 | Was told I needed emergency brakes changed . Took car to another garage. They cleaned brakes and found no need for repair. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 201025420 mi | replaced the timing chain as it was stretched squeak in the power steering replaced the timing chain as it was stretched | ||
| Aug 201030380 mi | squeak in the suspension originally diagnosed as power steering. Turned out to be a loose motor mount problem did not present itself until after the timing chains were replaced. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Idaho, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201018000 mi | Software glitch in Nav/backup camera system ran the battery completely dead. Updated the software and haven't had the issue since. | ||
| May 201123000 mi | XM radio stopped functioning. Had to replace XM radio module in the back end of the car | ||
| Oct 201240500 mi | Car is still currently in the shop. Torque tube has been replaced and determined not to be the issue causing driveline noise. They are currently replacing the rear differential. | ||
| Aug 201351300 mi | Drivers door had wind noise whenever driving in a cross-wind. Door adjusted and resolved the problem | ||
| May 201568000 miUS $1100 | Had to replace HVAC control module and two HVAC mode actuator modules. Initially tried to have repaired at an independent shop, but the components must be taken to a GM dealer to have the proprietary software installed in order to function. | ||
| Jan 2018103000 miUS $750 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Oct 2021133000 miUS $450 | Emission system evaporative purge control solenoid. Solenoid replaced which required dropping the fuel tank to access. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Missouri, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201012575 mi | Replace defective rear cargo door automatic door closer switch at inner bottom of door next to latching mechanism | ||
| Feb 201013400 mi | Replaced LH H.I.D. headlight assembly which was loose and vibrating also badly mis-aligned. Ordered parts for rear cargo door opener/closer switch. Replaced rear cargo door handle above license plate. Dealer discovered after replacing switch on bottom of door on earlier repair that door would open randomly with no input from driver. Replaced rear window glass in cargo door because two of the defroster wires were inoperative. Installed parts for rear cargo door opener/closer switch. Replace outer rear cargo door opening latch above license plate. | ||
| Oct 201018300 mi | Replaced noisy steering rack with re-designed. | ||
| Dec 201020000 mi | Dealer diagnosed "check engine" icon (poor design, just the symbol of an engine block, most women wouldn't have a clue). Bad Oxygen sensor on one exhaust bank (Enclaves have dual exhaust) and a misfire on the one cylinder on the same bank. | ||
| Jul 201122000 mi | since GM would not recall and fix the timing chain stretching problem on our 2009, we elected to sell the Enclave and rid ourselves of a potential future huge repair bill. No more GM products in this family for anyone of us and our kids. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201140000 mi | transmission would have difficulty deciding when to downshift and intermittently felt like it was "skipping" or "missing" the gear. dealer state this is a known issue and reprogrammed control mod. | ||
| Oct 201146000 mi | Reprogrammed transmission again. Replace both torn rear door weatherstrips. Design flawed, replacements on way to similar issue already. Edge loose on one side, so easily caught as get in/out of the car. Same part on Chevy Traverse has this edge sort of "sealed." Repaired squeak in the driver seat. | ||
| Nov 201151000 mi | replaced bad ignition coil that was causing engine problem | ||
| Jan 201253000 mi | replaced rear tail light. took about 35 minutes. | ||
| Jul 201378300 mi | Trans start top shift erratically then progressively got worse and worse until it was more or less undriveable. i do not remember exactly, but i think a clutch plate broke. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 201116000 mi | replaced gear in steering column | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201234720 mi | waterpump leaking and had to be replaced under warranty | ||
| Buick Enclave in Indiana, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201227000 mi | Steering box had to be replaced. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201255800 miC $1200 | front struts | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Mar 201013000 mi | Steering wheel noise on low speed turns. Dealership ordered and replaced steering parts the same day. Two separate issues, rubber seal adjusted, and steering clock spring/gear replaced. | ||
| Apr 201014000 mi | Heated seat element failed. Ordered parts. Seat heating element replaced. Repair successful. | ||
| Buick Enclave in West Virginia, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 200921000 mi | Relpaced rear hatch switch Heated Seat switch Replaced Drivers side Seat belt - Seat belt was gouging into trim Reflashed transmission to shift better between second and third | ||
| Mar 201272000 miUS $125 | A/C needed recharge. Was blowing warm air. | ||
| Oct 201280000 miUS $900 | Hose on a/c replaced. Leaking. Dealer said they have replaced several, $600. Bezel around a/c vents are cracked. Both the drivers side and the passenger side, $300. | ||
| Jun 201394000 miUS $1450 | Replace shocks, rotors | ||
| Sep 2013100000 miUS $55 | A/c died on vacation Transmission over heat. The car was hard to start after filling with gas. | ||
| Jul 2014114000 miUS $1495 | Rebuild the transmission | ||
| Aug 2014114800 miUS $1287 | Replace catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 2015124000 miUS $250 | Speakers were not working. Chimes are not working. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016122700 miUS $4350 | Timing chain replacement due to being stretched. Front hub replacement Front struts | ||
| Jan 2018131000 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converters replaced, vehicle still shudder when accelerating at low rpm or trying to maintain speed on slight inclines | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 201187000 miUS $450 | heated seat didn't work - driver side heating element and control module replaced in 3 visits steering gear showed clunk noise and feel (silent bushings worn) steering gear leaked fluid | ||
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