2009 Buick Enclave: engine failure

5 of the 220 complaints about the 2009 Buick Enclave describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 193 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2025
3
2020
1
2017
1
2015
1
2012
2
2011
8
2010
17
2009
5
2008
11

What owners say

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Steering · 179,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · NC

11/28/2018 I authorized leith buick gmc truck inc to repair cylinder #2 and #4 engine coils and spark plugs. 3/3/2019 #2 cylinder began misfiring. 3/7/2019 replaced the engine coil and found that part did not match my invoice. 4/10/2019 took off #4 and found it did not match my invoice. They charged me for either faulty parts or work they did not do.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Steering · 39,448 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering and the steering gear hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,448.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Steering · 110,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. While driving 15 MPH and turning in either direction, the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who added power steering fluid, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000..updated 11/03/14 *bf the power steering pump and pinion were replaced. Also, it was discovered the pulley seized on the shaft. Updated 11/07/14

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Engine · 18,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road. The engine failed to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.