2010 BUICK Enclave Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
101 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the power steering failed at speeds of 15 mph or less. In addition, the failure occurred while making a turn. The contact stated the vehicle would have to use manual steering in order to operate the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Aug 16, 2022
JAN. 10 AT 8 AM MY DAUGHTER AND I LEFT SALT LAKE CITY TO DRIVE HOME TO LAS VEGAS. AT 8 AM, EVERYTHING WAS FINE, NO NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE NO CLANKING, NO SMELL. I COULD DO U TURNS AND SHARP TURNS TO PARK THE VEHICLE BEFORE STOPPING TO GET A BAGEL. WE ENTERED THE 15 SOUTH TO HEAD HOME, WE ARE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70-80MPH. AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00AM WE ARE REACHING THE TOWN OF BEAVER, UTAH. I NEEDED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY TO GAS UP AND WANTED AN ESPRESSO. WE EXIT THE FREEWAY AND AS I START SLOWING I CAN TELL MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT, I ALMOST HIT ON COMING TRAFFIC WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WHEN COMING OFF THE EXIT BECAUSE IT WAS SO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE OTHER DRIVER HAD TO SWERVE IN TO THE DIRT AREA TO AVOID HITTING MY DAUGHTER AND I, FOLLOWED US TO THE GAS STATION AND YELLED AT ME UNTIL HE REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY STEERING.. WE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ST GEORGE UTAH TO RONS SHELL MECHANIC STATION. RON THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS A BAD PUMP OR RACK (EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF IT GOING BAD). WE PAID OVER 2 GRAND TRYING TO GET IT FIXED AND THERE ARE INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING ISSUES, FINALLY RON GAVE UP AND SAID THATS THE BEST HE CAN DO. AFTER INVESTIGATING I SEE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING POWER STEERING FAILURE WITH 2010 GMC BUICK ENCLAVES. GMC NEEDS TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE ALMOST HIT HEAD ON! BECAUSE OF INSTANT POWER STEERING FAILURE WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER!! THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED ASAP!!
Jan 17, 2021
WHEN SLOWING DOWN, STEERING GETS HARD TO TURN
Aug 31, 2020
WHILE DECELERATING THE POWER STEERING RANDOMLY GOES OUT. I'M HAVING THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT FOR A SECOND TIME. I HAVE RECENTLY DONE THE RESEARCH AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN 2010 BUICK ENCLAVES AND GMC HAS YET TO MAKE A RECALL. THIS COULD DEFINITELY BE VERY DANGEROUS IF DECELERATING AND MAKING TURNS ON HIGHWAY AND POWER STEERING JUST GOES OUT. HOPEFULLY NO ONE HAS TO DIE FOR GMC TO ADMIT FAULTY STEERING. *TR
Jun 25, 2020
POWER STEERING IS LEAKING FLUIDS. HEARING A SLIGHT HOWLING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Jun 06, 2020
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ENGINE
49 complaints
I am filing this safety complaint regarding a sudden and dangerous engine failure in a 2010 Buick Enclave CXL purchased from Frankfort Car Outlet on 8/25/2025. On 10/25/2025, while driving on the expressway, the engine suddenly began knocking, lost power, and stalled. This created a serious safety risk to myself and other drivers. The failure occurred only 60 days after purchase and approximately 2,000 miles later, suggesting a pre-existing internal defect that the dealership did not disclose. The dealership has refused to inspect the vehicle, acknowledge the safety risk, or assist in any way. This type of sudden engine failure could pose a serious hazard if similar vehicles have the same issue, and I believe NHTSA should be aware of the potential risk.
Nov 24, 2025
The engine was built with the same components as the 2008/2009 models and they have been recalled, the oil drains out of the engine rapidly and causes engine to seize and had to be replaced.
Jul 18, 2024
Car was running just fine had its oil changed new tires added and it just stopped running. Got it checked with a car technician and he stated it’s the engine.
Apr 03, 2024
Timing belt chain
Aug 26, 2023
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT START, I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS ADVISED IT NEEDED AN ENGINE, THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2008, 2009, 2010 BUICK ENCLAVES, BECAUSE OF THE OIL PUMP DRAINING THE ENGINE OF OIL IT SEIZED THE ENGINE. I CALLED GM AND ASKED WHY THEY HAVEN'T RECALLED THE 2010 ALONG WITH 2008, AND 2009 MODELS WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND ISSUE. THEY SAID ITS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BUT THERE IS NO FUTURE DATE IF OR WHEN THE 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE WOULD BE RECALLED FOR THE ENGINE- OIL FAILURE! THIS COST OVER $4800 DOLLARS TO GET FIXED, I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP LESS THAN A YEAR PRIOR, VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH DEALER FOR NOT MAKING ME AWARE TO CHECK OIL EVERY FEW DAYS SO THIS WOULDN'T HAPPEN. I ALSO JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGE DONE A MONTH BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED!
Mar 23, 2021
+ 44 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
The timing chain broke and my transmission needs to be replaced.
Aug 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed again that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the issue would be escalated. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Jan 19, 2023
ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON DUE TO ISSUE WITH TIMING CHAIN. MY MECHANIC SAID GM ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN AND GM OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 BUT NOT 2010 (WHICH IS MY MODEL YEAR). IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND GM REFUSES TO COVER THE REPAIR OF THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT.
Nov 04, 2020
VEHICLE LOSSES POWER, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CODES P0008, P0017, P0009- TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THEY SAID THE OIL WAS 3 QTS LOW. I JUST HAD IT CHANGED WITHIN 60 DAYS. THEY CHANGED THE OILS AND CLEARED THE CODES WHICH WERE SHOWING. I ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGES AND A NEW FRONT LEFT TRANSAXLE INSTALLED. WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME, WHICH IS WITHIN 3 MILES OF SHOP. ENGINE CAME BACK ON WITH THE SAME THREE CODES GIVEN ABOVE. CALEED BACK TO SHOP NEXT DAY, THEY SAID ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE PULLED AND THE CHART SAID ABOUT A 21 HOURS JOB (THEY CHARGE $68/HR). AND SAID IT WOULD BE ABOUT $2500 TO FIX. I SEE MANY POSTS ONLINE WITH THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING THIS SAME ISSUE. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME TYPE OF RECALL ON THE TIMING CHAINS/BELTS IN THESE CARS AND LIKE MODELS.
Oct 03, 2019
IN 2017@75,477 MILES MY CAR LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY, COULD NOT GET IT TO GO OVER 40MPH. DROVE TO DEALER & TURNED OUT TO BE TIMING CHAIN WHICH IS A KNOWN ISSUE IN MY TYPE OF CAR. DEALER REPAIRED CAR AT WARRANTY PRICE, EVEN THOUGH MY WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT & TOOK 40% OFF SINCE I HAD BEEN SUCH A GREAT CUSTOMER. THEY HAD SOME KIND OF INCENTIVE MONEY AVAILABLE.FAST FORWARD TO APRIL 2019 @ 95,000 MIKES, CAR IS LOSING POWER AGAIN ON HIGHWAY ESPECIALLY WHEN MERGING, MUST FLOOR GAS PEDAL TO GET CAR TO GO, ENGINE LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST, BUT NOW ON PERMANENTLY, TIMING CHAIN CODE (P0008) COMES UP & DEALER SAYS IT WILL BE AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2500 TO REPAIR, MUST PULL ENGINE AGAIN. TIMING CHAIN REPAIR FROM 2017 ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR OR 12,000. I WENT 2 YEARS & 20,000 SINCE REPAIR. DEALER ONLY WILLING TO DISCOUNT REPAIR NEEDED NOW @ 25%. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY CAR ESPECIALLY THE 2008, 2009 & 2010 MODELS. THERE ARE TONS OF ON-LINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT TIMING CHAINS IN MY TYPE CAR & THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME TYPE OF RECALL ON THE TIMING CHAINS/BELTS IN THESE CARS. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NOT SAFE WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY & PROBLEM CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING.YOU LOSE POWER & CAN GET STUCK IN MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. UNSAFE!
Aug 05, 2019
+ 8 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
Bad timing chain at 141,000 miles
Nov 01, 2024
WHILE DRIVING IN SINGLE DIGIT TEMPS IN ICY ROAD CONDITIONS IN TRAFFIC USING THE BRAKES A LOT MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME IN AND I GOT A SERVICE YOUR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED CAUSING ME TO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS. TRACTION CONTROL WILL NOT COME BACK ON AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SO BAD TRAFFIC WAS MOVING 5-10MPH ON HIGHWAY. THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER HAPPENED AS SOON AS I STARTED TURNING RIGHT ON ANOTHER ROAD DUE TO HOW SLICK THE HIGHWAY WAS.
Feb 08, 2021
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY GET STUCK AND DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED NO MATTER IF U RELEASE THE GAS OR PRESS ON THE GAS. THE GAR DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED AT ALL AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.I HAVE PUT CLOSE TO $1000 IN THIS VEHICLE IN A MONTH TRYING TO CORRECT THIS SCARY PROBLEM WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE HWY AND CITY STREETS AS WELL AS TURNIG.
Feb 11, 2019
IN KROGER PARKING LOT JUST NOW, PARKED IN A PARKING PLACE AND TRYING TO LOAD GROCERIES. OPENED THE LIFT GATE LIKE NORMAL, MY MOTHER WAS INSIDE IT AND IT STARTED CLOSING IMMEDIATELY ON HER. SHE REACHED UP AND PUSHED IT UP SO SHE COULD GET OUT FROM UNDER IT AND IT STARTED TO GO UP AGAIN AND THEN STARTED CLOSING AGAIN. IT KEPT DINGING AS IT OPENED AND CLOSED. SHE TRIED TO OPEN IT AFTER IT WAS CLOSED FOR A MINUTE AND IT OPENED AND THEN SLAMMED SHUT HARD BEFORE IT OPENED ALL THE WAY.
Jun 27, 2018
HELLO, WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED A USED 2010 ENCLAVE BUICK ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO AND HAVE JUST HIT THE 80,000 MILE MARK AND MY ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE DIAGNOSIS FOR THIS VEHICLE IS P0008. ON LINE THEY SHOW THE PREVIOUS MODELS TO MINE WHERE ALL RECALLED FOR THIS CODE ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS WAS THIS ISSUE FIXED FOR THESE NEWER MODELS OR IS THIS SOMETHING THAT WILL BE RECALLED IN THE FUTURE JUST LIKE THE OLDER MODELS DID. THERE ARE OTHERS CONCERNED WITH THIS SAME ISSUE SO I'M AWARE THAT WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES. THANKS YOU, P.S VERY HOPEFUL SOMEONE CAN HELP WOULD HATE TO SPEND ALL THAT MONEY ON A VEHICLE WE HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AND DOES NOT HAVE TOO MANY MILES.
Dec 06, 2017
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact stated that the ECM warning light had remained illuminated. Additionally, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered water and mold under the carpet and electrical components submerged in the water. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Oct 31, 2023
WATER IS GETTING TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE AMPLIFIERS (BOSE SYSTEM) AND SHORTING THEM OUT. THAT MEANS THERE IS NO SOUND WHAT SO EVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. NO BLINKERS, HAZARDS, RADIO OR IF THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON YOU WON'T HEAR IT, ONLY A VISIBLE ICON. THIS IS AN ISSUE NOT ONLY IN THE ENCLAVE, BUT THE ACADIA AS WELL AS THE SATURN OUTLOOK. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL A LONG TIME AGO. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR THIS WHEN IT'S AN ISSUE ACROSS THE BOARD.
Aug 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (DONNELL FORD, 7955 MARKET ST, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,259.
Jul 30, 2018
WHAT WAS HAPPENING WAS THE CAR WOULD JUST START DOWNSHIFTING BY ITSELF, SPEED WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. IT DIDN'T MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW I WAS GOING BUT IT DID HAPPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND I WENT FROM 65MPH TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. HAD BEEN HAPPENING FOR A YEAR AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES, THIS LAST TIME THEY HAD IT FOR 7 WEEKS AND REQUIRED GM TECH CENTER SUPPORT TO FINALLY GET IT FIXED. THIS WAS NOT ONLY A SAFETY ISSUE BUT ALSO A FIRE HAZARD. FOLLOWING IS THE FIX: NEC TO CHECK OTHER DATA CIRCUITS THAT MIGHT BACK FEED INTO HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT. FOUND CIRCUIT #6060 BACK FEEDING IN TO CIRCUIT 2500 CAUSING ITERMITTENT COMMUNICATION LOSS. FOUND CIRCUIT OVERLOAD AT CONTACT POINT G110. WAS SERVING AS A CONTACT POINT FOR NINE CIRCUITS AND OVERHEATING, CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE AND LOSS OF DATA COMMUNICATION AT TIMES. NECESSARY TO SEPARATE INTO 2 CONTACT POINTS TO REDUCE LOAD AND PREVENT OVERHEATING AND HIGH RESISTANCE THAT WAS CAUSING DATA CIRCUIT BACKFEEDING AND DATA LOSS. THEY SHOWED ME THE CIRCUIT WITH THE 9 WIRES THAT THEY REMOVED AND IT WAS ALL MELTED AND BURNT. NOT ONLY DID THE DRASTIC AND SUDDEN REDUCTION OF POWER CREATE A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THE OVERHEATING OF THE CIRCUIT, BURNING AND MELTING OF WIRES CREATED A HUGE FIRE POTENTIAL.
Dec 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATE 01/15/16 MA UPDATED 08/28/2017*CT
Sep 15, 2014
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STRUCTURE
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FRACTURED AND WOULD NOT STAY UP WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY HELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 08, 2018
2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAILING LIFT GATE. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO IT NOT EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS
Jan 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V415000(STRUCTURE) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/09/16.*JB
Mar 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V415000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILALBE.
Feb 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TAILGATE WAS PREVIOUSLY ACTIVATED BUT INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V415000 (STRUCTURE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,160. UPDATED 1/19/16 LN UPDATED 4/23/18*JB *CN
Oct 20, 2015
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STEERING,POWER TRAIN
7 complaints
TAKATA RECALL IT APPEARS THIS IS A POWER STEERING ISSUE WITH MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND NOW IT IS STILL MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING, WHEN MAKING A TURN AND IT MAKE A ROUGH SOUND NOW MY STABILITY TRACKING LIGHT IS POPPING ON SAYING TO CHECK THE STABILITY. I WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP WERE REPLACED BUT IT IS STILL CAUSING ISSUES. LOUD NOISES OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN TURNING IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND MY TRACKING LIGHT POPS ON AND OFF.
Mar 01, 2018
CAR HAD REDUCED SPEED AND WHITE SMOKE 11/15 41,000 MILES TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED NUMBER 5 INJECTOR CAR. 2/4/17 CAR HAS 49,584 MILES AND HAD TO HE TOWED AGAIN TO DEALERSHIP SAME ISSUE REDUCED SPEED WHITE SMOKE, WAS TOLD ALL 6 INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED, WATER PUMP, TIMING COVER, STEERING GEAR AND TIMING BELT. THIS CAR HAS TOO MANY ISSUES TO HAVE SUCH FEW MILES. I DID CALL SEVERAL OTHER GARAGES TO SEE IF THEY COULD GIVE ESTIMATE AS I DON'T TRUST DEALERSHIP, THEY WILL NOT WORK ON THE ENCLAVE MOTORS. THERE ARE ALSO TOO MANY RECALLS IN MY OPINION ON THIS VEHICLE. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE.
Feb 08, 2017
MILEAGE 85,717: DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER, WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO PULL OFF AND RESTART TO MAKE IT HOME. NEXT MORNING VEHICLE WOULD START, BUT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. TOWED VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED IT WAS STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN, COMMON OCCURRENCE IN ENCLAVE, ACADIA, AND TRANSVERSE. REPORTED ISSUE TO GM WHO REFERRED ME TO CERTIFIED GM DEALER, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THAT LOCATION AT MY EXPENSE, SAT THERE FOR A WEEK BEFORE I RECEIVED ANY INFO WHICH WAS STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN, ALREADY KNOWN INFORMATION. I CALLED GM BACK WHO STATED THEY MY CASE HAD ALREADY BEEN CLOSED OUT FOR POWER LIFT GATES AND THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION FOR THE STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN, AFTER 1 HOUR AND 25 MINUTES ON THE PHONE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE FOR THE TIMING CHAIN THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE $2000 REPAIR BILL ALONG WITH $105 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. AT THIS POINT BEYOND FRUSTRATED WITH VEHICLE AND GM, THE ACADIA AND TRANSVERSE HAVE HAD THEIR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENDED WHY HAS THIS NOT HAPPENED FOR THE ENCLAVE? *TR
Oct 27, 2016
1. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE ENTERED "REDUCED POWER MODE" MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS DRIVER LOSES ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE TRAVELING WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER, EVEN THE ABILITY TO PULL OUT OF THE LANE OF TRAVEL IS IMPAIRED. DEALER IDENTIFIED BAD THROTTLE BODY AS CAUSE AND REPLACED. 2. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DUE TO WHINING NOISE PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD PUMP FAILED COMPLETELY, DRIVER COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL WITH POWER ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING. PUMP WAS REPLACED AND NECESSARY ASSOCIATED REPAIRS MADE BY DEALER. *TR
Feb 20, 2015
MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, WITH 60,000 MILES LOST POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING BASICALLY LOCKED UP, I HAD GREAT DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE OFF ON AN EXIT, SO THAT I COULD CALL FOR HELP. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THERE HAD BEEN A LEAK IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY LEADING TO PUMP FAILURE AND GEAR DAMAGE, THEIR ESTIMATE TO FIX: $1800. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER THAT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LOOSE, THE ENGINE PHYSICALLY MOVES ABOUT 6 INCHES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED. *TR
Jun 19, 2014
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
5 complaints
2010 BUICK ENCLAVE WITH 116,164 MILES, JUST OVER 10,00 PER YEAR, ENGINE DEVELOPED A SPUN ROD BEARING AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING. STEERING LOST POWER AND ENGINE STOPPED. I HAD TO PUSH IT BACKWARDS TO GET OUT OF AN INTERSECTION. I HAD JUST STARTED A RIGHT TURN. 22 MONTH EARLIER THE TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED ON THE VEHICLE COSTING $2000 IN REPAIRS. OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 5000 OR LESS MILES AND USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL THE ENTIRE TIME. THIS AND OWNERS OF EARLIER MODEL YEARS REPORT THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM THIS VEHICLE. A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE TWO PROBLEMS WHICH POINTS TO SOME FAILURE IN DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE. VEHICLE IS NOW JUNK.
Dec 13, 2020
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, HAD IT CHECKED AND IT IS A STRETCHED OUT TIMING CHAIN. VERY SCARY TO DRIVE. VEHICLE IS MANUFACTURED IN 07/09 ACCORDING TO THE MANF. STICKER ON THE DOOR. REPAIRS ARE VERY COSTLY AND THERE IS AN EXTENDED POWER TRAIN WARRANTY ON THE 2009"S.
Feb 06, 2017
WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNALS OUR TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED AND SLIPPED ON OUR 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. IT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED WHILE IN MOTION, STOPPING THE VEHICLE FROM MOVEMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS LUCKILY ON A COUNTRY DIRT ROAD WITHOUT MUCH TRAFFIC, OTHERWISE THIS COULD HAVE GONE VERY BAD ON THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE. THE 2007- 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE HAS THIS SAME KNOW ISSUE WITH A RECALL, AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OUR MECHANIC THE PARTS USED IN THE 2010'S ARE THE SAME. IT IS IRRITATING THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL WITH THE 2010 AND LATER, I'VE SEEN SEVERAL REPORTS OF THE 2010 HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY CAR BACK FROM THE REPAIR SHOP, BUT CAN PROVIDE A INVOICE ONCE ONE IS AVAILABLE TO ME. *TR
Nov 02, 2016
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REPAIR SHOP IDENTIFIED IT AS TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED. ON-LINE RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH BUICK, AND THEY EXTENDED THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY TO COVER REPAIRS FOR THE 2008-2009 MODEL. IT APPEARS THAT THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WITH THE 2010 MODEL. THE PROBLEM DID NOT MANIFEST ITSELF UNTIL AFTER THE 5 YEAR/100,000 M WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WAS A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.
Jan 25, 2016
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REPAIR SHOP IDENTIFIED IT AS TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED. ON-LINE RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH BUICK, AND THEY EXTENDED THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY TO COVER REPAIRS FOR THE 2008-2009 MODEL. IT APPEARS THAT THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WITH THE 2010 MODEL. THE PROBLEM DID NOT MANIFEST ITSELF UNTIL AFTER THE 5 YEAR/100,000 M WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WAS A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN AND REPLACED IT. GM PROVIDED SOME RELIEF WITH A COURTESY COVERAGE OF PART OF THE COST. HOWEVER, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 02, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TWICE WITHIN THE PAST MONTH WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL MY VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY STARTED ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL OR STOP THE CAR FROM TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IN BOTH CASES I HAD THE WHEREWITHAL NOT TO PANIC, CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THROTTLE UP TO 4000 RPMS WHILE STILL IN PARK. FORTUNATELY, BOTH INSTANCES OCCURRED ON STRAIGHT STRETCHES OF INTERSTATE DURING LESS THAN CROWDED HOURS. I SHUTTER TO THINK IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY KIDS WERE DRIVING. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT IN HOPES THAT IF THERE ARE OTHER CASES OF THIS HAPPENING WE CAN MAKE SURE GM CAN FIX THIS BEFORE ANYONE GETS KILLED. I KNOW OTHER AUTOMAKERS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WERE ABLE TO CORRECT IT THROUGH RECALL. I CONTACTED GM/BUICK WITH MY CONCERNS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS INDEED A SAFETY CONCERN BUT SINCE MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BUT ADVISE ME TO TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIR AT MY OWN EXPENSE. I HAVE A VIDEO I TOOK AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE ONCE I WAS ABLE TO PULL MY VEHICLE OVER AND TRY TO RESTART IT. I AM NOT ABLE TO UPLOAD IT THROUGH THIS FORM BUT I CAN SEND IT UPON REQUEST. *TR
May 06, 2020
I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE ON A FOUR LANE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING OVER AN OVERPASS NEAR ROCKPORT, MO. MY SPEED/CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET ON 70 MPH.THERE WERE ONE OR MORE CARS AHEAD OF ME IN THE PASSING LANE AND I WAS PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK IN THE RIGHT LANE. MY VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED UP, WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY TO BRAKE AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. I CHANGED LANES IN ORDER TO NOT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHICH WE WERE ALMOST UPON. IN DOING SO, THE SEMI-TRUCK CLIPPED THE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS SPUN ON TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DOWN THE 65 FOOT EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. HE HAD TO BE EXTRICATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY AIRLIFTED TO ANOTHER HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A COMPOUND FRACTURE IN MY CLAVICLE, 5 BROKEN RIBS AND A CRACKED PELVIS. I WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR THREE DAYS.
May 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT STEAM WAS EMITTING FROM THE RADIATOR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Aug 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, BUT THE VEHICLE DROVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO PLACE BRICKS IN FRONT OF THE TIRES AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE REVERSED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BEGIN DRIVING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY TEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Aug 08, 2011
I RECENTLY WAS DRIVING MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE AS I WAS ENTERING INTO A BUSY STREET AFTER MAKING STOP I ENTERED THE STREET I HAVE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN, ONCE I WAS ON THE ROAD I RELEASED THE PEDAL BUT THE CAR REMAINED ACCELERATED. THE RPM AROUND 7000, I TRIED TO BRAKE TO SEE IF WILL RELEASE THE PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. FINALLY I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED AND TURNED IT OFF AND THE CAR WAS NORMAL AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION. *TR
Jun 13, 2010
TIRES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK DYNAPRO HP2 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES WOULD LOSE PRESSURE OVER TIME. THE SPECIFIC TIRE THAT FAILED WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHECK FOR LEAKS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRES ROTATED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIRE MECHANIC FINALLY DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE TIRE SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY AND TO CHECK THE OTHER TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT CALLED BACK TO CONFIRM IF THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRES. THE VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000 AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Apr 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE2 TIRES (NA), SIZE: P255/60/R19 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE NOISE INCREASED AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE COMPLETELY SPLIT APART WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES FOR THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE IN AUGUST OF 2016. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. *TR
Dec 19, 2016
PURCHASED 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE JUNE 26, 2010. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR TIRES WHICH RUN $270 + PER TIRE. AT 9700 MILES A REAR TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO A PUNCTURE IN THE OUTSIDE RIM. AT 9980 MILES THE OTHER REAR TIRE WENT FLAT (JAN 5 2011). HAD TO PUT THE 100 MILE SPARE TIRE ON 2ND FLAT BECAUSE THESE TIRES WERE OUT OF STOCK IN SE MICHIGAN AND EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE WAS 1/21/2011. WENT TO DEALER (SELLERS IN FARMINGTON HILLS) AND THEY LOCATED 1 TIRE AND REPLACED IT ON 1/6 WITH ANOTHER MICHELIN/ ORIGINAL TIRES. NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME BEFORE AND DIDN'T HIT ANY POT HOLES ETC. SINCE I HAD PURCHASED AN INSURANCE POLICY ON TIRES AND RIMS THESE WERE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, ON THE 2ND INCIDENT I BELIEVE BECAUSE OF THE TIMING BEING SO CLOSE TO THE FIRST TIRE ISSUE, SELLERS HAD TO PUT SOMETHING IN THE DESCRIPTION TO GET THE INSURANCE TO COVER THE TIRE. THEY ASKED ME IF IT WAS OK TO PUT IN THAT I HIT A POT HOLE WHICH I AGREED TO HOWEVER WHEN I GOT THE INVOICE IT SAID I HAD HIT A LARGE POT HOLE. SINCE THIS DID NOT SET WELL WITH ME I WENT ON LINE THIS WEEKEND TO FIND WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING OR EXPERIENCING. THERE ARE ALOT OF REPORTS OUT THERE ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS TIRE AND ITS PROBLEMS. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE TAKING THIS CAR LONG DISTANCES. AS FAR AS ANY OTHER TIRES GOING I WILL INSIST THAT THEY BE REPLACED WITH ANY BRAND. I SAW ONE CASE WHERE THE PERSON LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR IN A BLOW OUT LUCKILY HE WAS OK. THESE TIRES DO NOT DO WELL ON SNOW EITHER. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
Jan 10, 2011
STEERING,ENGINE
3 complaints
ON 6/7/2017 PURCHASED A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL 116495 MILES ON IT NEEDS STEERING GEAR 1700.00 IS THE POWER STEERING PUMP WEAR THE CAUSE OF THE GEAR LEAKING
Jan 29, 2018
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF ISSUE. WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD STRETCHED AND NEEDED REPLACED WITH A COST ESTIMATE OF $3000. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE FIRST BEING AT 48K MILES, AND NOW AT 95K MILES. WHEN THE REPAIR WAS BEING MADE, WAS TOLD THAT THE CRANK SHAFT WAS WARPED AND HAD FRAYED THE ENGINE INTERNALLY - CAUSED BY THE BAD TIMING CHAIN AND I NOW NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. CONTACTED BUICK, BUT THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. BUICK HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS, AND YET REFUSES TO BACK THEIR PRODUCT OR HELP THEIR CUSTOMERS. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, I NOW HAVE A LOUD POWER STEERING 'WHINE' AND WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDS REPLACED - ANOTHER KNOWN ISSUE BY BUICK. JUST INCREDIBLE.
Oct 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAINS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ONE WEEK LATER THE CONTACT OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
Jun 02, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE LOCKS ON THE DOORS WILL SUDDENLY LOCK, UNLOCK, LOCK AND UNLOCK. AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SLOWS WAY DOWN LOSING POWER, THEN IT WILL BE OKAY TO GIVE IT MORE GAS AND IT SPEEDS UP. THE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND STAHLED.
Feb 11, 2024
THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT, I WAS STARTING TO GO FROM SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND IT JUST SHUT ITSELF OFF! I'VE JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND ALREADY IT'S A HUNK OF JUNK. ALSO THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER ENTERING THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT IS RIDICULOUS AND SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT'S JUST A BAD DESIGN. THE AC FAN MOTOR LOCATED ABOVE THE PASSENGER FLOOR FILLS WITH WATER AND RUINS THE MOTOR. THE CAR SHUT OFF TODAY BECAUSE OF SHODDY SOLDERING.
Jul 13, 2020
AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SHELTON BUICK GMC (855 SOUTH ROCHESTER ROAD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN, (248)-651-5500) WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR DUE TO CORROSION OR LOOSE CONNECTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTED SPECIAL COVERAGE REPAIR NUMBER: 15536 FOR THE AIR BAGS HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,150.
Dec 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V118000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Jul 28, 2014
SUSPENSION
2 complaints
REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE WHILE TAKING MY CARE FOR LUBE & OIL FILTER CHANGE AT HOLZHAUER MOTORS IN CHEROKEE, IA (AUTHORIZED DEALER) I MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT MY VEHICLE ROAD LIKE AN "OLD DODGE PICKUP." AFTER DOING THE LUBE & OIL FILTER CHANGE I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE ADVISOR CONTACTED ME STATING THAT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACING. AN ESTIMATE OF $850.00 PLUS TAX WAS GIVEN. THE REPLACEMENT WAS MADE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2015 AND THE VEHICLE STILL RIDES LIKE A TANK.
Jun 27, 2016
FRONT STRUTS LOCKED UP AFTER CHANGING TIRES. *TR
May 15, 2013
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF; CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, FUEL DROPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I WAS ABLE TO, THANKFULLY, GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY AND USE THE RUMBLE STRIPS TO SLOW ME DOWN. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND 5 MIN. LATER TURNED IT ON AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A SAFE LOCATION. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE RELATED TO THE "LIMITED WARRANTY PROTECTION" THAT GM ISSUED NOV. 2015 (14582). THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MY CAR EXPERIENCED ALL THE OTHER CONDITION, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON MULTIPLE TIMES ( MAY, SEPT), WAS ISSUED A LETTER IN NOV. 2015 AND THEN THIS OCCURRED IN JAN. 2016. STIPULATION FOR THIS TO BE COVERED, UNDER 120K MILES OF 10 YEARS WHICHEVER FIRST. MY CAR EXPERIENCED INITIAL TROUBLES AT 110K IN MAY AND THIS POTENTIAL FATAL INCIDENT AT 125. ARGUING WITH GM OVER THIS. SHOULD BE A RECALL, NOT A LIMITED WARRANTY. SEEMS TO BE AN UNETHICAL COMPANY. DOES IT TAKE DEATH TO MAKE THIS RIGHT? THIS HAS OCCURRED COUNTLESSS TIMES- CHECK THE INTERNET, 100S OF CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THIS. DOES THIS HAVE TO BE ANOTHER TOYOTA INCIDENT FOR GM TO RECOGNIZE THIS IS A RECALL NOT A LIMITED WARRANTY! I HAVE ALL PAPERWORK SHOWING THE ISSUES EXCEPT DEALER STATES SINCE THEY CAN'T REPLICATE, THEY NEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE CAR TO BE UNDER 120K TO DETERMINE IF THEY SHOULD PAY. GM IS UNETHICAL!!!
Jan 28, 2016
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. CAR WAS SEEMINGLY WORKING ALRIGHT, HOWEVER, AFTER FUELING UP, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE CAR. IN FACT, AT THE LAST FILL UP I WAS UNABLE TO START THE CAR FOR OVER 20 MINUTES WHILE AT THE GAS PUMP. THIS CAUSED A GREAT DEAL OF ANGER, FRUSTRATION, AND RAGE IN THE OTHER DRIVERS WHO WERE WAITING TO FUEL THEIR CARS AT VERY BUSY GAS STATION NEAR LAX. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A TOTAL COST OF $1700.00. TWO MONTHS PRIOR THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER REQUIRED REPAIR AS A HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK, A $425 REPAIR, FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING PROBLEM WE SEEMINGLY HAD CORRECTED 3 YEARS AGO IS OCCURRING AGAIN AND IS NEED OF ANOTHER REPAIR. AND LASTLY, 50% OF THE TIME WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE CAR, THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. THE OCCURRED AROUND 80-85,000 MILES.
Dec 15, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY START THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED WITH FUEL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Aug 06, 2014
RAN OUT OF GAS WITH TWO (2) GALLONS OF GAS REMAINING IN THE GAS TANK. *KB
Aug 18, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKING SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE WARPED ROTORS WERE THE RESULT OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STOP AND GO DRIVING AND TOO MUCH PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE METAL TO METAL AND THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN. THE LEFT REAR ROTOR WAS WORN TOO MUCH TO CUT AND THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR WAS TOO FAR OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AFTER IT WAS CUT. *JB
Jul 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ROLLED BACKWARD. HE HAS TO EXERT GREAT FORCE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW. HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,970. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Oct 05, 2009
SEATS
2 complaints
VEHICLE STRUCK FROM REAR BY FULL-SIZE PICKUP WHILE STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. ESTIMATED IMPACT SPEED 55MPH. BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED, WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LANDING ON CHILD SEAT IN REAR, AND FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSING COMPLETELY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK, NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. *TR
Jan 20, 2011
THE MIDDLE AND REAR SEATS IN THE VEHICLE HAVE HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT TILT FORWARD AND ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE OR REMOVABLE AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT (IMPOSSIBLE) TO INSTALL CARSEATS OR HIGH-BACK BOOSTERS CORRECTLY AND SAFELY. THE SEAT BELTS ARE ALSO VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH/BUCKLE FOR A PASSENGER IN A BOOSTER SEAT. THEY ARE VERY LOW IN THE SEAT. *TR
Mar 01, 2010
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
The engine and fuel pump system failed while driving the vehicle. It is available upon request to inspect. I just towed it to the shop today on 10/22/25 to get a full inspection. My sister and I were put at risk while driving towards a hill in San Francisco. It was on a busy main road when suddenly the vehicle began to jerk and thud back and forth. While I pushed the gas pedal, I began to question why the vehicle was suddenly reacting this way. In efforts to pull over to the side, a huge smoke fog began to come out of the exhaust pipe. As I tried to reach the curb the car didn’t want to move any further as I pushed on the gas. I put it in park and called the tow truck (receipts below) while there were cars passing me by almost causing an accident. I have looked online to see if there was a problem or recall with this vehicle having the same issue I was having. Come to find out there was a recall issued for certain vehicles only, with the same issue as my vehicle. The vehicle was taken into a local auto shop, where they diagnosed it and inspected it. The reports show it has the same exact issues with the car as those that were recalled. No there were not any warning signs nor failure signals. Due to this reason, I was completely caught off guard.
Oct 22, 2025
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I purchased a 2010 Buick Enclave from a dealer who did not disclose any major issues with the vehicle. After purchase, I began experiencing significant problems while driving, including difficulty shifting, loss of power, and unstable handling. Concerned for my safety, I took the Buick to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic verified that: •The wrong transmission had been installed in the vehicle, causing unsafe shifting and performance issues. •The driveshaft was malfunctioning, which affects the stability and control of the SUV. •No warning or check engine lights were on •CV axel bolts were zip tied closed Because of these defects, the mechanic told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. These problems were never disclosed to me at the time of sale, and I would not have purchased the vehicle had I known.
Sep 03, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
When the driver seat is moved the service air bag light comes on. When you move the seat again the light goes off.
Jan 14, 2024
STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
Purchased new, dealer twice during warranty kept vehicle for 6 weeks to do recall notice repairs. Now this 2010 has 42,000 miles and the steering is going bad. SB10056459-3388 describes the exact problem. During these two periods that recall repairs were done that should have addressed the problem even though the problem had not surfaced yet. This was a wear condition i was never informed of. It is getting worse now.
Jun 22, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle prior to starting the engine. After starting the vehicle, the noise became louder. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and a humming noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who indicated that the transmission gear was faulty. The vehicle was serviced however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. In addition, after refueling the vehicle would not immediately startup. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
May 20, 2022
Other/I am not sure
1 complaint
I have 2 of these booster seats and both of them the back is no longer locking into the base. It folds as the child is getting into the Seat. It doesn't stay in place even if the child has their car seatbelt on making it dangerous while riding in it as it may fold. I have not had it inspected. I am just wanting to know what you can do to help me. Also, thus won't let me put the correct Manufacturer date of 09/21/2019 in.
Nov 18, 2021
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The power steering has issues when turning it seems to not work. Been have this problem for about a year. I’ve talked to other Buick owners and they have the same problem. I also have electrical issues on the drivers side door panel, where none of the switches work. Just all of a sudden quit.
Jun 21, 2021
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE THROTTLE - POSITION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ENGINE STARTED ACTING UP WHILE DRIVING
Jan 25, 2021
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
2010 BUICK ENCLAVE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH, ENGINE STUTTERED, LOST POWER, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN, GEARS BLEW APART, TIMING CHAIN SHOT. FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT COSTING ALMOST $7,000. MILEAGE WAS 178,222. ADDITIONAL ISSUES TO INCLUDE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS, BRAKES, ROTORS, WHEEL BEARINGS (TWICE) DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. REAR LATERAL LINKS BOTH UPPER AND LOWER (TWICE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS). CAR STILL DOES NOT RIDE PROPERLY AFTER SECOND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND 4 ALL WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. CAR SWAYS TERRIBLY AND ROCKS ESPECIALLY DURING HIGHER WINDS. VERY HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD AND DANGEROUS. *TR
Jun 01, 2020
STEERING,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I AM WRITING BECAUSE WE PURCHASED A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE IN 2018. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING I NOTICED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD TO BE SERVICED TWICE WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS OF HAVING IT. AT THE TIME THE SERVICE DEPT. COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE AND BLAMED IT ON MY ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHING THE MANUAL SHIFT ON THE SHAFT. I KNEW I WAS NOT DOING THIS. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE CAR DOING THIS WEIRD ACCELERATION AND ALL DURING THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS BUT [XXX] KEPT SAYING THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. WELL, I WAS STRANDED BECAUSE IT JUST STOPPED A FEW DAYS AGO AND HAD TO TAKE A 50.00 UBER HOME. I HAVE HAD TO UBER 3 TIMES NOW AND PURCHASED A CODE READER. THE CODE COMES BACK AS A TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED. IT SEEMS WHAT I WAS FEELING FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WAS IN FACT THIS ISSUE. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. I HAVE HAD TO RENT VEHICLES FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS AND WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO MY HOME TOMORROW. SINCE THIS ISSUE WAS BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION FROM DAY ONE I EXPECT IT TO BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO ME AND SOME OF THE CHARGES I HAVE ACCUMULATED BE REIMBURSED. THIS IS NOT JUST! I WILL BE LOOKING INTO THE LEMON LAW AND IF IT APPLIES TO ME. I AM HOPING YOUR COMPANY TAKES RESPONSIBILITY. HAD THEY PAID ATTENTION TO WHAT I WAS SAYING AND ALL THEN THIS WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED,. THE STRESS AND ISSUES THIS HAS CAUSED GOES SO MUCH DEEPER THAN THIS THE CODE THAT COMES BACK IS P0008. THE CRANK SHAFT. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REVIEWS ON THIS AND WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY THIS ON. FURTHERMORE THE FACT THAT THERE ARE RECENT ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING AS WELL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 26, 2020
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
/ I AM DRIVING MY BUICK ENCLAVE AND THE MOMENT I MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL A NOISE LIKE A VERY LOUD HUM STARTS, I EITHER WHEN PARKING IT IS VERY EMBARRASSING FOR ME BECAUSE EVERYONE IS AROUND ME THEY TURN AND CRITICIZE ME BECAUSE I AM NOT GOING TO THE MECHANIC TO REPAIR MY ENCLAVE AND ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT THE BACK DOOR IF IT OPENS WITH THE CONTROL BUT WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE IT IF IT GOES DOWN TO CLOSE BUT BECOMES OPEN AGAIN IT IS AS IF THERE WAS AN OBSTACLE THAT DOES NOT LET IT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Feb 24, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
11 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY BUICK THE ENGINE WENT OUT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME THE REPLACEMENT USED ALL MY WARRANTY. AND THERE HAS BEEN ONE AFTER ANOTHER PROBLEM. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS DURING TURNS ALMOST HAD SOME REAL SERIOUS FINDER BENDERS. IT'S THROWING P420 CODE FOR BANK 2 AND NOW HAVE NO SOUND AT ALL EVERYTHING WORKS BUT NO BLINKERS, HAZARD, SEATBELT, BACKUP WARNING SOUNDS AT ALL WITH NO RADIO .
Dec 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AUDIBLE WARNING CHIMES AND TURN SIGNAL CLICKING SOUND WHERE NOT PRESENT DUE A MALFUNCTION IN THE AUDIO AMPLIFIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BALLAS BUICK(5715 WEST CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO OH.) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE TO THE AUDIO AMPLIFIER HAD OCCURRED DUE TO THE WATER LEAKING INTO THE PANELS OF THE VEHICLE AND BEHIND THE FIRE WALL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Aug 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS DOOR LOCKED GO UP AND DOWN, GAUGES GO CRAZY, TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS, ENGINE DOESN'T DIE, PULL OVER AND EVERYTHING IS FINE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN
Apr 19, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THEN I GET A SIGNAL THAT MY ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED. THE SPEED DROPS DRASTICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. INDICATORS SAY SYSTEM STABILIZATION.
Jan 24, 2019
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2010 BUICK I'VE NOTHING BUT PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM.. FOR SOME REASON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS SEEMS TO COME ON, SUSPENSION MAKES NOISE, AND STEERING SYSTEM IS MAKING NOISE..
Jan 21, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HVAC TEMPERATURE DOES NOT WORK ON PASSENGER SIDE; RIGHT SIDE TEMPERATURE MODE DOOR ACTUATOR HAS FAILED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. 2013 AND NOW 2018.
Nov 14, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER HAVING SMOKE TESTS DONE AND THE ERROR MESSAGE IS ALWAYS TIGHTEN FUEL CAP. NEW ORIGINAL GMC PART FUEL CAPS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND NUMEROUS SMOKE TESTS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED. WHEN I'M DRIVING OUT OF THE NOWHERE THE ERROR MESSAGE TIGHTEN FUEL CAP COMES ON
Nov 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. MY PARK ASSIST RADIO AND ALL OTHER SOUND WHEN COMPLETLY OFF I WENT TO THE STORE EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE ON MY WAY THERE. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND TURNED IT ON NOTHING TURNED ON.
Sep 24, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AT SLOW SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IS ONLY FOR A SECOND OR TWO BUT THE SENSATION SEEMS TO BE DANGEROUS IF THE STEERING FUNCTION DID NOT RETURN INSTANTLY. THIS LOSS OF POWER STEERING IS IDENTICAL TO THE POWER STEERING LOSS THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CURRENT GMC SIERRA TRUCK RECALL.
Sep 17, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
STEERING: SEEMS VAGUE WHEN IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. OTHER: REAR TAILGATE OPENS WHILE DRIVING, SITTING STILL W/O THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. CONTACTED GM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME IT WAS MY PROBLEM NOT THEIRS. ENGINE: SOUNDS LIKE A MEATGRINDER ON COLD START UP, IF THE ENGINE FAILS WILL LOOSE STEERING, BRAKES AND POSSIBLY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Feb 22, 2018
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AFTER BEING MANUALLY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG LAKE AUTOMOTIVE (19868 172ND ST NW, BIG LAKE, MN), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 189,000.
Feb 07, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE STAYS RUNNING AFTER IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF AND REMOVED. BRAKE PEDAL MAKES A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED.
Jun 26, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. UNSTABLE STEERING AND HANDLING WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL LEAKING INTO AND COLLECTING IN THROTTLE BODY AND AIR INTAKE. AFTER TWO TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENTS VEHICLE HAS ROUGH IDLE, STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.
Apr 16, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN FIVE TIMES, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR YEARS AND PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 15, 2016
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WATER IS LEAKING FROM FRONT WINDSHIELD ON BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR AND IS AFFECTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ONSTAR, ENGINE LIGHT, ETC.
Sep 24, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE REAR LIFT GATE OPENED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Jan 19, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING ABOUT 70MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIGHT ON MY CONSOLE SAID TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE STABILITRACK. MY GAS WOULD NOT WORK, THE POWER STEERING OFF AND ALL THE POWER WAS GOING. I BARELY MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER. IT WAS VERY SCARY ALSO HAVE MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM IN MY BOOK AND IT SAID TO TURN OFF AND WAIT 15 SECONDS THEN TURN ON. THAT DID NOT WORK. I SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, UNDERNEATH THE CAR TO SEE IF ANYTHING WAS LEAKING. NOTHING. FINALLY IT WOULD TURN OVER AND START. I TURNED AROUND TO GO HOME AND ABOUT 5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE, IT HAPPED AGAIN OUT OF NO WHERE. I AGAIN WAITED FOR ABOUT 20 OR 30 MINUTES AND IT FINALLY STARTED. NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW.
Sep 27, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
BOUGHT CAR NEW IN 2010 (MAY) AND IN JUNE OF SAME YEAR THE ISSUE STARTED AND AFTER SUBSEQUENT VISITS TO DEALER ISSUE CONTINUED TO DATE ( AUG. 2015 ) . IT WAS NOT TIL RECENTLY THAT A SAFETY ISSUE IS APPARENT. VEHICLE STOPS ALMOST COMPLETELY AND IF IN TRAFFIC MUST TURN OFF CAR IN ORDER TO RESET. EVEN WHEN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL IS "DISABLED" THE ISSUE WILL STILL HAPPEN. ( NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER HAVE GIVEN NO RELIEF OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE)
Aug 20, 2015
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILS AT SLOW SPEEDS/ MOST PREVEAENT WHEN TURNING, PARKING AND ETC. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
STEERING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED WITH BRAKES AND POWER STEERING I CONTACTED BUICK AND THE DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND AS OF 9/8/2014 THE BRAKES WERE THE ONLY ONES FIXED BUT POWER STEERING STILL AND ISSUE I HAVE CONTACTED BUICK FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME AND FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT IT IS A WORKMANSHIP ISSUE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER ISSUE BASED ON VEHICLE HISTORY THIS VEHICLE IS VERY CLEAN AND NO ACCIDENTS BUT I AM STARTING TO DOUBT THAT BECAUSE POWER STEERING GETS HARD AT ABOUT 15 TO 35 MILES AND ALSO AT 45 TO 55 WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY BRAMP VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE AROUND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUICK ENCLAVES TO ANYONE BECAUSE BUICK OR DEALERS GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WHEN YOU LET THEM KNOW ABOUT ISSUE... *TR
Sep 08, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROUND WIRES FROM THE 02 SENSOR HAD SHORTENED OUT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXHIBITED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION FAILING TO SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR WAS LEAKING, THE REAR BRAKE PAD AND SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Aug 26, 2014
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V266000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Aug 19, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
ON JULY 28, 2014, TRAFFIC LIGHTS WERE OUT DUE TO A STORM AT A BUSY INTERSECTION MAKING IT A 4-WAY STOP. WHEN MY TURN TO PROCEED I STARTED OUT GOING NORTH AND A VEHICLE HEADING WEST DIDN'T REALIZE THE LIGHTS WERE OUT RAN THRU INTERSECTION HITTING ME ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PUSHING MY VEHICLE OVER 2 LANES. I WOULD ESTIMATED SHE WAS DOING AT LEAST 45 MILES PER HOUR. SHE DIDN'T SEE ME AND I DIDN'T SEE HER BECAUSE A TRUCK WAS STOPPED BLOCKING BOTH OF OUR VIEWS. I BOUNCED OFF DRIVERS DOOR AND ENDED UP LAYING IN PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE AND WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER HELPED ME UP I NOTICED MY SEAT BELT HAD COME UNDONE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS INJURED ON MY LEFT SIDE AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENT. I AM STILL CURRENTLY UNDER DOCTORS CARE AND DUE TO INJURIES I AM UNABLE TO PERFORM MY HOUSEHOLD DUTIES PLUS I AM UNABLE TO WALK. I ALSO SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *TR
Aug 12, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN ACCELERATING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP. THE GAS PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK AND THE CAR ACCELERATES OR THE RPMS INCREASE WHILE I AM BRAKING. THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY AND HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 29,000. CAR NOW HAS 69,000 MILES. *TR
Jul 23, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE STOPPED WORKING SLOWLY. I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. NOT ONLY WAS THE POWER STEERING A PROBLEM, BUT THE "SERVICE AIRBAG" LIGHT HAD BEEN ON FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPT & TOLD THE SERVICE REP THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. I ALSO ASKED THE AIRBAG RECALL BE DONE ON MY CAR. THE SERVICE REP ADVISED ME THERE WERE 2 RECALLS REQUIRED, BUT THE SECOND IF THE 2 REQUIRED SHE ORDER PARTS. I LEFT THE CAR, A DIAGNOSTIC WAS DONE ($119.50) & I WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING PUMP & STEERING RACK WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $2,000. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP I HAVE USED FOR YEARS AND WHO I TRUST. THIS REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, CLEANED METAL OUT OF THE SYSTEM & FILLED THE SYSTEM IN POWER STEERING FLUID ($724.00). I PICKED THE CAR UP & IT SEEMED OK. WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE CAR HAD DUMPED POWER STEERING FLUID. I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO THE SAME REPAIR SHOP. THEY REPAIRED THE BURST LINE & I PICKED UP THE CAR, WHICH DROVE AS IT HAD BEFORE THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. I PARKED MY CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE FRONT OF THE CAR BELOW THE REAR OF THE CAR ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CALLED AAA AND PAID $90 TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AGAIN. THE CAR WAS TOWED ON A FLATBED AND WHEN IT ARRIVED AT THE SHOP, IT STARTED IMMEDIATELY. I TOLD THE REPAIR SHOP REP TO PARK THE CAR AS I HAD, ON AN INCLINE WITH THE FRONT LOWERED, OVERNIGHT. HE DID & IT WOULD NOT START THE NEXT MORNING. HE TOLD ME HE ROLLED THE CAR OFF OF THE INCLINE & IT STARTED PROMPTLY. HE SUGGESTED I TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE 2ND RECALL. I PICKED THE CAR UP AND DROVE IT FOR 2 DAYS. IT SOUNDED BAD, THE STEERING STUCK & THE STEERING STARTED MAKING LOUD GRINDING NOISES & IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *JS
Jul 07, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF GETTING INTO THE CAR AND THEN IT WILL GO OUT EVERYTIME I AM BELOW 20 MPH. I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND WON'T EVEN LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. ALSO, MY A/C AND HEAT JUST WENT OUT IN MY CAR. *TR
Jun 06, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
AMBER PARKING LIGHTS ABOVE HEADLIGHTS ARE BOTH OUT. TO REPLACE 2 BULBS, GM DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE OVER $200. NOTICE EVERY ENCLAVE ON THE ROAD--EVERY ONE HAS INOPERATIVE MARKER LIGHTS! *TR
May 26, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
REAR BRAKES OVER HEATED. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE FROZEN DUE TO RUST AND WORN AT AN ANGLE AND NOT EVEN CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT. REAR PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 347.62. IF THIS HAD BEEN CAUGHT DURING NORMAL INSPECTION INTERVALS I DON'T BELIEVE THE ROTORS WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED.PERHAPS INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF BRAKE PADS SHOULD BE CHECKED AT CERTAIN INTERVALS IN THE NORTHERN AREAS WHERE SNOW AND ICE ARE A PROBLEM. NOTE THIS HAPPENED UPON RETURN HOME FROM LAST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I HAD TO MAKE A NEW APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED, A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 30 MILES. *TR
Apr 07, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED STEERING BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
May 15, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
SIDE MIRRORS FAIL TO FOLD OR IF FOLDED WILL NOT UNFOLD LIMITING VISIBILITY, FIRST WAS THE DRIVER SIDE, BY NOW REPAIRED, NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR AS OF AUGUST 2012. *TR
Sep 03, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
ON JULY 12, 2012 WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION STABILITY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR SHIFT, I COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, AS I TRIED TO MERGE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY INCREASED SPEED, NOT NORMALLY ACCELERATING. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GET TO 55 MPH. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR IT ACTED FINE. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT WARNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION STABILITY SERVICE WARNING LIGHT, THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ALL CAME ON THE BRAKES FELT LIKE MUSH, THE CAR SLOWED IN TRAFFIC, ALL WHILE IN THE PASSING LANE WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THIS CREATED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE MIDDLE LANE (3 LANE ROADWAY) AND NURSED THE VEHICLE DESTINATION. WHEN I STARTED OUT AGAIN IT ACTED FINE W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON THEN W/OUT WARNING WHILE TRYING TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE AGAIN ALL GAUGES FAILED, AC SHUT OFF, CRUISE CONTROL POWER WENT OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, WOULD NOT SHIFT, SPEED SLOWED FROM 30 TO NEAR 20, THEN SYSTEMS STARTED TO TURN BACK ONE AT A TIME & WAS ABLE TO NURSE THE CAR HOME AT 50 - 55 MPH, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OR ACCELERATE CORRECTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER,WHERE PURCHASED, THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS CALLED ME STATED "WE CAN NOT GET IT TO ACT UP, COME AND PICK UP CAR" NOT REPAIRED. I ASKED ABOUT CODES IN COMPUTER, I HAVE A COPY OF THESE, THEY STATED THEY WERE HISTORY CODES NOT HARD CODES. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THEM FORCING ME TO DRIVE A DANGEROUS VEHICLE, COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, THEY SAID IF IT ACTS UP TO BRING IT BACK. WITHIN 12 HRS THE SAME EVENTS OCCURRED AS LISTED ABOVE. I DROVE IT TO THEM WHILE ALL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. THEY STILL HAVE CAR IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *TR
Aug 15, 2012
WHEELS
1 complaint
SUBSTAINED A FLAT TIRE ON JAN 18TH 2011 AND WHEN I WENT TO LOOK FOR THE SPARE IT WAS NOT THERE. CALLED DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THE SPARE WAS OPTIONAL ON THE 2010 ENCLAVE CX I BROUGHT NEW. HOW MANY ENCLAVE DRIVER REALIZE THEY DO NOT HAVE A SPARE? *TR
Jan 21, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO SEIZE WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THROUGH EACH GEAR AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ABRUPTLY APPLIED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD POP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ECT SWITCH IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ECT SWITCH TO THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Dec 05, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON UNLESS THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION AND TOWARD THE RUN POSITION. I WENT TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IS HOW THEY ARE MADE NOW. I GUESS I AM WONDERING WHY AND ALSO IF THIS IS TRUE. THE SERVICE WRITER DID TAKE MY TO ANOTHER ENCLAVE AND IT IS JUST LIKE MINE--THE BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT GO ON IF THE KEY IN NOT IN THE RUN POSITION. *TR
Sep 21, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
FEB 22, 2011 -- OUR 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE 4D FWD WITH 12,500 MILES EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FIRE WHICH ENGULFED THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. AN INVESTIGATOR HIRED BY NATIONWIDE INSURANCE IS DETERMINED TO FIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FIRE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JUNE 2010, AND THE VEHICLE SERVICE RECORDS ARE UP TO DATE. I AM AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF NEEDED. UPDATED 09/27/11 *BF
Mar 01, 2011
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT ROLLED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOWN WHICH SUCKED HER CHILD'S FINGERS DOWN INTO THE WINDOW SEAL. SHE HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOW BACK UP TO GET HIS FINGERS OUT. THE FINGERS SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,725.
Nov 09, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
BUICK ENCLAVE WILL ROLL BACK WHEN ON A HILL. WHEN I HAVE THE BRAKES ON WHILE ON AN INCLINE AND ATTEMPT TO RELEASE THE BRAKE TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND ADVANCE FORWARD, THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ROLL BACK WHEN ON AN INCLINE (WHETHER SLIGHT OR DRASTIC OF AN INCLINE) IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. THIS HAS CAUSED A THREAT TO MY LIFE AND OTHERS SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN I AM STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, I HAVE TO "PUNCH THE GAS" IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR BEHIND ME. THIS TYPE OF APPLIED ADVANCEMENT HAS CAUSED THE WHEELS TO TURN OUT OR "BURN RUBBER". I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER'S MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT ATTENTION. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE WAS SHRUGGED OFF. ALSO, I HAVE HAD OTHER DRIVER'S TEST THE VEHICLE AND THE SAME CONCLUSION WAS DRAWN---DRIVER'S FEEL UNSAFE IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE GONE UP AND DOWN THIS SAME HILL WITH VARIOUS CARS AND HAVE NEVER FELT THIS INSECURITY WITH OTHER CARS. I AM TAKING MY CAR IN FOR A SECOND CONSULTATION WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Apr 16, 2010
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