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2010 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 184 repairs.
2010 Buick Enclave repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 118 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Buick Enclave
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| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201579000 miUS $100 | Replaced ac compressor,CVC joint, left axil,radio,camera,power steer pump,front engine cover, stealing gear,and many other problems | ||
2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201013000 mi | Key won't turn all the way back and is stuck in ignition. Diagnosis was the shift lock control actuator switch came off and was not releasing, therefore the car thought it was still in gear. Switch was secured and holding as designed. | ||
| May 201118000 mi | Dealer installed DVD screen went dead. This is the screen that is part of the front seat head rest. I suspected the unit went out, or a bad connection. Dealer said the unit went out. Replaced with a new unit. Problem seems to be fixed. | ||
| Dec 201129000 mi | Steering angle sensor was not changing when turning wheel. Steering angle sensor was replaced under warranty. Whining sound when turning wheel. Replaced power steering pump assembly with new design. Loud squeak when applying brakes. Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster. Replaced master cylinder assembly and vaccum brake booster assembly. | ||
| May 201237300 mi | Leaking coolant around water pump. Replaced engine coolant pump. Front engine motor mount colapsed, causing vibrations throughout the car. DVD screen intermittently goes out. | ||
| Jan 201332800 mi | Check engine light came on, car struggled to move. Eventually ran as normal but light reamined on. Code P182E was detected by mechanic. Replaced tranmission internal mode switch. Radio preset buttons surface was peeling. Replaced radio. Drivers side weatherstrip came loose. Replaced with new weatherstrip. | ||
| Dec 201362000 miUS $283 | Car was hard to start after refueling. Fuel vacuum pump went out. | ||
| Feb 201464000 miUS $503 | Transmission cooling lines were leaking. 2 lines were replaced. Windshield wiper switch only worked in fast mode (all intermediate and slow speeds did not work). | ||
| Feb 201579600 miUS $100 | Side view mirror (driver's side) would not move when attempting to adjust. Entire assembly had to be replaced. The new part comes in unpainted black so had to pay for painting to match the car! I hate GM. | ||
| Jul 201586500 miUS $627 | Brakes, master cylinder and booster Motor mounts | ||
| Nov 201590100 miUS $155 | Replaced purge valve to correct service engine light. | ||
| Jul 201696000 miUS $100 | Evaporator coil failed. Running out of things that have broke on this piece of garbage. | ||
| Aug 201697800 miUS $97 | Back seatbelt latch broke. GM didnt replace as courtesy. Not surprised. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Louisiana, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201135000 miUS $1500 | Cooling fluid leak around the water pump | ||
| Oct 201140000 miUS $2500 | Power Steering hard to turn at low speed. Replace Rack and Pinion but did not solve the problem. Back to the Dealer 2 weeks later. The Dealer replace power steering pump. | ||
| Mar 201270000 miUS $200 | Evaporation Purge Solenoid Valve need replace Check engine light on. | ||
| Dec 201280000 miUS $250 | TRANSMISSION COOLING HOSE LEAKING | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Nov 201365340 miC $850 | Replace all rear brake parts. Lubricate front brakes | ||
| Jul 201476400 miC $100 | AC not blowing cold. Checked for leaks and recharged system | ||
| Nov 201486180 miC $75 | AC system leaked again; source remains unknown. Suspect evaporator behind dash. No repair undertaken due to high cost of removing dash to access the evaporator. | ||
| Apr 201591140 mi | I traded it in with the AC not working - it was the decision maker for the trade. The evaporator was leaking and the estimate was $2000. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Arizona, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20091000 mi | dead battery - replaced a module controlling nav shutdown when ignition off | ||
| Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201224300 mi | Dead battery, dealer applied 2 different TSB's to solve the problem, one for instrument cluster and one for front seat heater circuit. | ||
| Mar 201337000 mi | ECM recorded codes indicating missfire on all 6 cylinders. No problem was found and computer was reset. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201010000 mi | Whirring noise as steering wheel turned/sounded like moving parts rubbing/ P/S rack gear failed internally= Bulletin #PI0029B Replaced P/S rack gear assembly Chrome trim on driver tail light loose/Resecured chrome trim Pass rear door window jamb applique material wrinkled This material is in place at top/sides of door windows and around rear view mirror. Dealer put in SPECIAL ORDER Forum reports others with this material bubbling and getting wrong parts. | ||
| Jan 201119700 mi | I had to phone dealer and inquire about ordered applique from Nov. 16 2010. It was in so took in to shop and they successfully r&r this pass rear door window applique. | ||
| Nov 201119000 mi | Steering wheel noise. TSB PI0029F this trip after rack & pinion replaced first trip 8K ago. | ||
| Jan 201213700 mi | left front wheel TPM valve stem leaking air Driver seat lumbar inoperable | ||
| Jun 201333000 mi | Low coolant in reservoir. Possible water pump leak/recall for check. Coolant added | ||
| Dec 201338000 mi | wrinkled front door driver & pass window jamb appliques replaced reported engine oil , about a tablespoon, found when checking air filter located in intake. Valve covers were replaced,the one adjacent to pcv included a updated baffel per dealer in-house bulletin. ac control button symbols worn off. Replaced. Front pass seat material(not the leather), on side adjacent to center console had come loose. R&R. The top bolt/screw adjacent to firewall on engine air filter cover is stripped. It is actually the plastic base that the bolt/screw taps into that is stripped. Dealer reported checked and all ok???????? | ||
| Aug 201443000 miUS $210 | Front Right lower control arm BUSHING & STRUT/requiring 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Buick Enclave in Mississippi, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201355900 miUS $175 | Transmission cooling line leakage where hose and pipe were connected. Replaced entire line and hose. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015101400 miUS $800 | Power steering pump warranty repair, power steering rack | ||
| Sep 2015105000 miUS $300 | Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils. Repair shop had replaced only one cylinder before, but misfire on cylinders 1, 3 and 5 returned. Dealer diagnosed and wanted $1,400 to repair | ||
| Buick Enclave in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 20109521 mi | Replaced steering gear. Could have been the "rack" but not exactly sure. | ||
| Jul 201343443 mi | Found a small leak. Cleaned and inspected - no repair. | ||
| Oct 201325130 mi | Apparently was a computer problem. Replaced shaft position switch assembly. Transmission stuck in 2nd gear. Replaced shaft position switch assembly which was sending erroneous signals to the computer. | ||
| Nov 201357000 miUS $20 | Replaced evap system purge solenoid valve. | ||
| Jan 201454229 mi | Replaced motor mount | ||
| Feb 201460937 mi | Replaced steering gear and pump and A/C suction hose | ||
| Mar 201475357 mi | Water pump, both CV boots replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201693000 miUS $1300 | Replaced both front axles | ||
| Buick Enclave in Maryland, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201473000 miUS $2000 | Power Steering rack replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201682000 mi | check engine light on;transmission not reading correct gear selected; replaced transmission internal mode switch, lever, pin and fluid tire pressure monitoring light on; left front tire sensor not reading; replaced left front tire sensor | ||
| Buick Enclave in Florida, United States May 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201457000 miUS $680 | Power Steering Pump replaced. Steering was hard at low speeds. | ||
| Jun 201674000 mi | Two engine mounts are broken, the Torque Strut in front & a rear engine mount. Both front shocks/McPherson Struts are leaking and were replaced- $600 parts. +Front end alignment. Replace front sway bar links. | ||
| Oct 201677000 miUS $333 | Rattling noise in front end noticeable at 5-10 mph and going over bumps. Replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft. If you check owner's website, we see many Buick & GMC vehicles have problems with front end steering elements. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201444800 mi | Steering gear, hose, and CV axle replaced Front motor mount replaced | ||
| Mar 201667000 miUS $100 | Replace AC hose | ||
| Buick Enclave in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201113000 mi | REPLACED TRIM APPLIQUE ON REAR WINDOW FRAME | ||
| Nov 201238300 mi | Seat would not adjust | ||
| Feb 201342000 mi | Taillight replaced | ||
| Mar 201344000 mi | Steering mechanism was replaced. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 201116000 mi | Check engine light due to a loose gas cap. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201010700 mi | Left muffler made vibrating noise when accelerating. Think it was the shroud on tail pipe, haromincally rattling as accelerated. Tail pipe is part of muffler so dealer replaced muffler. Had to order part from local supplier. Took all day. | ||
| Mar 201115000 miUS $90 | Steering wheel noise inside car. Replaced steering gear box and seals with newer design. Brake pedal makes noise when depressed - sounds like rubber grommet against pedal arm. Forum said problem solved by changing brake fluid. Dealer did, but problem persists. Said to bring it back to try again. Not happy - very annoying. | ||
| Sep 201229000 mi | Brake pedal squeaked when depressed. Repair required lubricating a boot around the pedal mechanism. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201111000 mi | REAR WIPER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY ON. REAR WIPER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY ON. A NEW REAR WIPER MOTOR/CONTROL MODULE WAS INSTALLED. | ||
| Jul 201225000 mi | Crankshaft position sensor was replaced. Engine code code PO355. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201123000 mi | Steering squeak A/C buttons paint coming off | ||
| Nov 201338000 mi | Back up mirror not working | ||
| Feb 201761000 miUS $500 | AC hose, | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 20093000 mi | Air leak driver side door | ||
| Feb 20105000 mi | Air leak drivers side around door handle and window trim. Confirmed same on other new vehicles. | ||
| Nov 201244700 mi | CV Boots leaking Replaced steering gear bushings for noise Noise when turing wheel. Replaced PS gear housing. | ||
| Jan 201748000 miUS $350 | Actuator on passenger side stuck on heat. Coincidentally happened same time I changed the battery. I am suspicious. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 20102800 miUS $54 | Constant whining emitting from drive train at 2000 rpm. Problem was a defective muffler/resonator which necessitated replacement of exhaust system. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jun 201238000 mi | Passenger seat power forward and backward motion stopped on one side of the seat. | ||
| Nov 201577000 miUS $445 | The front window defroster damper was not functioning so there was no air flow to the window. The damper motor had failed. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 20105000 mi | steering rack replaced due to rubbing/noise | ||
| Mar 20119000 mi | rubbing noise while steering - steering column replaced for the second time | ||
| Feb 201222000 mi | rubbing noise buttons peeling arm rest squeaking | ||
| Nov 201342000 miUS $40 | starter and flywheel needed to be replaced remotes starter did not work | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201318000 mi | Check engine light on. Tests run, no leaks found, check engine light reset. | ||
| Feb 201422000 mi | Steering squeaking. Replaced steering rack gear housing | ||
| Apr 201632200 mi | Coolant leak, replaced water pump | ||
| Oct 201634000 miUS $70 | Check engine light on. Checked and cleaned fuel injectors, replaced oxygen sensor, and reset the check engine light. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Tennessee, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Feb 201341300 miUS $125 | Leaking Hose at Fitting | ||
| Jun 201347000 mi | Primary Logic Controller Burned out by bad brake controller install. | ||
| Oct 201353000 miUS $180 | Broken Power Steering Gears, power steering pump impacted, steering rods broken | ||
2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201480000 miUS $350 | Front strut replaced | ||
| Oct 201480200 miUS $600 | Steering rack replaced. Again. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20105000 mi | 1) Rattle dashboard when the weather is hot. 2) Tail light chrome trim came off after first car wash. | ||
| Mar 201334000 mi | Paint on FAV radio button started peel off. The entire radio was replaced. Windshield washer stopped working completely. In the past when it was cold, one of the two washer will stop working, the problem went away when the car is warmed up. The turn signal lever assembly was at fault (surprise!). | ||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $21 | After refueling, the car won't start, first I thought was the fuel, but after some research, I found that most common symptom for this type of failure is caused by rotted material in the Purge Valve Solenoid. Bought the part on ebay, $21. | ||
| Apr 201781000 miUS $27 | 2 bottles of R134a and a hose with gauge from Walmart fixed AC no cooling problem (for now) | ||
| Jun 201783000 miUS $940 | AC compressor had a small leak. Compressor and a hose, seal kit were replaced. | ||
| Feb 201892000 miUS $47 | Zone actuator on passenger was replaced. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201465700 miUS $320 | Paint started to bubble on Hood. The hood was sanded down, sealed and repainted. After contacting GM, they agreed to pay 60% of $850 cost. Has been a problem with other Enclaves in the past. | ||
| Jan 201569500 miUS $330 | Battery failed to hold charge. Battery was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201575000 miUS $525 | Evaporator leaked and was replaced. Shop noticed alignment problem while test driving the repaired Auto. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Nov 201230400 mi | Second row seat belt buckle broke. Recall notice had gone out if belt buckle failed in second row it was covered. Recall only applies if belt buckle failure occurs. | ||
| Jul 201337700 mi | Waterpump seeping from its seals. Added Dexcool/water mixture for a month until replacement conducted over two days. Drove car 1000 miles since water pump replacement in early July, it failed a second time but this time standed the car. In the shop 6 more days and replaced the pump a second time. | ||
| Apr 201555000 miUS $530 | Strut broke on bad CT roads. Repaired and the car was fine thereafter. Car was sold only because we don't need a car that big anymore, not because we did not like it. | ||
| Buick Enclave in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201572000 miUS $700 | Replaced shocks and struts | ||
| Dec 201576000 miUS $2100 | Power steering pump went bad and steering rack had to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2017103000 mi | Had to replace power steering pump for the 3rd time | ||
| Buick Enclave in Kansas, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 201131000 mi | noise in steering wheel. Sounded like rubber on rubber. Shop attempted repair unsuccessfully. | ||
| Apr 201132000 mi | Placed in shop again, part ordered. Hopefully tomorrow will complete the repair. steering gear replaced. | ||
| Jul 201260000 miUS $460 | Rt outside mirror would not expand after retracting. Motor was shot and new mirror had to be ordered. malfunction rt outside mirror | ||
| Aug 201261200 mi | Water pump failure. Shop replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201264000 miUS $600 | Left outside mirror quit functioning and had to be replaced. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Sep 201018000 mi | Rubbing noise on steering , steering rack replaced, problem solved | ||
| Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Parking brakes wouldnt work, shop reported they were very corroded & needed to be totally replaced Drivers side rear wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 2017207000 miUS $200 | Power steering was making noise & hard to steer, replaced pump & waiting on new power steering lines. Vehicle is very hard to bleed air & difficult to change pump but I saved $400. Most suspension joints are worn on front & rear end, rear shocks bad, parts ordered & waiting | ||
| Jul 2017210000 mi | Replaced power steering pump on Enclave & the new pump failed a few days later. Not easy to change | ||
| Sep 2017215000 miUS $80 | Replaced rear upper control arm, bushing was warn. The new arm was a different shape than original equipment but doesn't hit anything. | ||
| Buick Enclave in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201321780 mi | Replace Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor Air only blowing out of defrost vent regardless of vent position. | ||
| Apr 201426860 mi | Replace water pump and gaskets | ||
| Jun 201533480 mi | AC not working out of passenger side. Replaced right side temp door actuator. | ||
| Buick Enclave in California, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $600 | fuel injector in cylinder one was stuck open and flooded the engine. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Wyoming, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201353000 miUS $250 | Steering gears replaced | ||
| Buick Enclave in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 201439500 miUS $500 | Replace steering column/rack. Align. | ||
| Apr 201546500 miUS $250 | Passenger side heat not functioning. Actuator Door Motor needed replacement. | ||
| Jul 201549500 miUS $200 | Coolant hose leaking. Replaced. Mode actuator which switches airflow from floor to panel to windshield was not funcitoning. Replaced. Water pump seal leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 201660000 miUS $1300 | Timing chains needed replacement (too much slack). Received 7 error codes when returning from a trip. | ||
| Dec 201778000 miUS $800 | Throttle Body replaced. Also, replaced battery. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201112400 mi | "Grab bar handle" on the passenger side replaced(broken on delivery). | ||
| Aug 201224680 mi | A bearing in the steering wheel was replaced to stop a squeeking during turning left or right. | ||
| Mar 201327900 mi | Wind noise on driver's door | ||
| May 201329140 mi | DIC flashed "Service air bag", so the dealer found a repair problem under the driver's seat and fixed it. | ||
| Dec 201333480 mi | Re-boot of TCM and ECM due to service engine light on. Light disappeared after re-boot. Also, mileage results terrible. Next day, defroster inoperative and park assist non-functioning. HVAC actuator replaced and defroster worked. The throttle body was replaced. I was told that it controls many other computers, one of which runs the park assist! After repairs, now the heater is inoperative at times. | ||
| Jul 201436260 miC $100 | Air condensor leaking | ||
| Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201112000 mi | |||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201139000 mi | Seal between valve housing and transmission leaking. New seal ordered. Will be installed 4/8/2011. | ||
| Apr 201141000 mi | seal between pump and transmission housing was replaced. Problem solved. | ||
| May 201275800 mi | spyder gear in rear differential. | ||
| Aug 201281800 miUS $1804 | power steering pump and gear replaced. metal in power steering fluid. difficult to turn at low rpm. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Apr 201121000 mi | Steering rack, power steering pump. Rack repaired ten months and 5k miles earlier for same problem, rubbing and grinding when turning the wheel. You could both hear and feel it. Told from loss of grease. Also a whining sound this time, from pump. | ||
| May 201121700 mi | Power brake booster assembly. Grinding accompanied by an audible noise while driving and braking. The braking felt funny. | ||
| Aug 201126000 mi | Starting to hear whining from steering again when I returned the vehicle under the lemon law due to 5 serious safety defects over a 10k mile period and approximately 8 months. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201226400 miUS $925 | A/C was not working - was damaged by a stone or like object hitting it. It was not a warrenty issue. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 20114340 mi | Bought back. Major audio problem since purchase. Dealer our dealer got the car from had replaced head uit, amp, and battery twice, but hadn't updated GM's system to reflect this. | ||
| Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201452480 miC $1000 | replace front struts and front brakes | ||
| Apr 201667160 miC $1000 | Replace Transfer Case | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201325000 mi | Trouble lights for ABS and Stability control had come on. Dealer replaced a sensor. | ||
| Jun 201540000 miUS $100 | Right front wheel bearing howling Dealer replaced it | ||
| Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20107000 mi | Rear right wheel well trim coming off | ||
| Buick Enclave in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201112000 mi | Replaced driver side front strut. Periodically strut would seem to bottom out making a thump sound - generally, but not always on left hand turns. Dealer replaced the unit and realigned the front end under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201327000 mi | Wind noise; gasket replaced on passenger side window. Trim at base of windshield was cracked and dealer replaced same. CD unit started skipping tracks and failed to remember last point of play on audio books. Unit was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201331000 mi | Drivers side power folding mirror had a grinding noise/rough movement. Because the motor is integral the entire mirror was changed out. Replacement mirror had to be painted to match the body color thereby requiring additional days in shop. | ||
| Nov 201449000 miUS $340 | R/H power mirror; serviced a mirror that periodically fails to fold/open under power. Motor unit is integral to mirror and was NOT replaced. Wiring harness was cited as issue and replaced. | ||
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