Car shudders and has problems accelerating when gears shifts. Diagnosis=replace bank 1 camshaft actuator worn timing chains, replace all spark plugs and 3 ignition coils again. (performed pfi system dia test. Codes fired p0017 and p0300 stored. Correlation and misfire coes).
2009 Buick Enclave engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the #1 cylinder misfired and the plugs and pcv valves were replaced. The mechanic then took the vehicle for a test drive and diagnosed that the transmission failed and the vehicle could no longer be shifted into reserve, third gear, or sixth gear. It was diagnosed that the transmission wave plate failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Have issues with vehicle idling and the car jumps at the point of switching gears. When driving on the expressway the car goes above 50 hesitantly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at about 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled making a ticking noise. The contact put the gear in park and restarted the vehicle and drove home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a rod in the motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 162,000. The VIN was not provided.
My enclave 2009 was caught fire when it was parked stationary in a garage at 9:40am on 5/30/2016. The fire started from the right front of the vehicle, which results in the whole car totaled. Me and my family have been suffering much from this event. It's hard to believe it happened to our vehicle. This vehicle has low mileage (about 30,000), well maintained by us and gm shop in the past (all the records are available in gm system). On 5/31 we reported to gm with detailed information and requested an investigation. On 6/2, customer department contacted me, stating that they don't care about the cause of the fire and they don't involve in an investigation as we have our insurance covered. I told them no matter our insurance company initiates an investigation or not, as the manufacturer, gm needs to check this vehicle and take responsibility and improve its product if there is a deficit in gm engine. However they still asserted that they don't take care of such case. I have kept the record of our conversation in case needed. It's an unhappy experience. All the evidence we got so far suggested it's the problem of the electronical system/engine. We don't want it to happen to other people. We hope gm to have someone to initiate an investigation asap.
My 2009 buick enclave had to have the timing chains and also 1/4 actulators replaced at just under 78,000 miles. I did go ahead and have the other 3 actulators replaced since they already had to drop the engine out of my car to replace the timing chains. This was a huge expense and after doing some research online it seems that a lot of gm motors from 08/09 have had the same problem.
We have the 3.6l v6 engine, and the timing chain and gears need to be replaced at 89,000 miles - rendering the car unsafe to drive (this has been a known issue across multiple gm cars using this engine). In addition, the steering gear/rack and pinion assembly are faulty along with the power steering pump (also a known issue).
Car spuddering on acceleration and inclines. Check engine light on. Needs all spark plugs and coils replaced again. Codes p0300, p0302, p0303 stored. Miss fire on 2 and 3 cyclinders. Also, needs replace line and recharge system as AC discharge line is leaking.
Check engine light on with reduced engine power message. Also display AC off message and overheat message. Vehicle towed. Pressure tested system found water pump leaking. Removed and replaced water pump. Front timing cover leaking. Removed front engine cover and resealed. Found both front struts leaking. Removed and replaced front struts.
Stabilitrac light on. Found the master cylinder leaking into brake booster and replaced. The front motor mount was also broken.
Ac blows hot on the drive side. Found to be driver side air actuator. Replaced left side actuator.
Passenger side air vents only blow cold air when heat is selected. All other vents blow hot air. Checked and code b0423 stored. Replaced right temp actuator and reprogrammed HVAC module.
Engine fan running all the time. Heating/cooling diag was unable to duplicate concern found
Design flaw resulted in a series of codes indicating premature timing chain wear. See tsb - 12-06-01-009-d . Gm has opted not to assist in repair of vehicle. Vehicle was parked, now will not start.
Was taking my family up to holland ,michigan for softball tournament. Driving on n75 at 65-70mph when all of a sudden the RPM went out of control ,attempted to press on the gas car would not accelerate, sounded like the vehicle would not shift out of present gear. Pulled over to the side of the road. Taken to dealer need whole new transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after the automatic locks malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,094.
I was driving on the freeway and the car begin begain to flash across the dash that it was reducing engine power. This now happens ever so often when I'm driving I was wondering is this a re-call matter?
While driving, I noticed my engine started sputtering and had problems accelerating. Soon afterwards, the "malfunction indicator light" (aka check engine light) came on and stayed on. I contacted the dealer and took it in for repair. It was diagnosed as "pistons misfiring". I had pistons/cylinders replaced at a cost of several hundred dollars. A couple of months later, the same thing happened and I had other pistons/cylinders replaced. This has happened about a half dozen times between march 2014 and today (march 2015). I have paid thousands of dollars for this same problem and I do not understand why a recall has not been issued. The dealer told me that there are several pistons/cylinders that can trigger this problem. Just by doing a simple search online, I see that many others have experienced this problem with the buick enclave. As of today, 31 march 2015, my engine began sputtering and the check engine light came on again. I have lost faith in buick behind this and I do not believe I will purchase another buick.
Battery was completely dead. Electrical system was shorted. Installed new battery. Vehicle started but would not shut off even with key removed. Check engine light stayed on and would not go off even with key removed. Found water leaked into dash. Checking internet brought other reports of other possible water leaks.
Having a problem with coolant leaking out water pump. It doesn't do it all the time. But I did find that there was a recall about a bad seal in the water pump that causes this problem. Not sure if my vehicle is associated with it but worried that it may cause fire or cause vehicle to over heat.
Issue: check engine light issue resolution: dealership found code p0304 and p0306 were stored. Recommended replacement of #4 and #6 coils and plugs. Repair replaced all plugs and coils. Issue #7. Itr
Issue: car makes loud screeching noise, loss of power steering, engine fan constantly running and car A/C heats on one side and cools on the other. Resolution: dealership located leaking gear and pump damaged which caused noise. Replaced power steering gear and power steering pump. Flushed power steering system and evac and recharge A/C system. Issue #6
Issue: repair done for premature timing chain wear due to engine control module resolution: recall repair #10287 performed and reprogrammed engine control module issue #5.
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.
I have a 2009 buick enclave its start have a intermitent loss of power steering, when at lower speeds and try to turn left or right. Last weeks this been happen every day, sometimes its make a lot noise and get check engine code p0008. Then check engine goes off after couple hours.
Purchased 2009 buick enclave new in april 2009. Taking it to the dealer for the third time in a week for the steady malfunction indicator light (aka check engine light). First visit (wednesday) revealed pistons misfiring. Approximate cost - $400. Second visit (friday) did not reveal anything. Dealer stated that when the mil was 'fixed' on tuesday, it probably triggered something to make the mil go off for no reason. Or, it could be a real problem that will only be revealed after the mil is reset. If the mil does come back on, it's probably the catalytic converter - which will cost almost $600 for the part and $400 plus for the labor. Mil came back on friday evening. Third visit is tomorrow and I shudder to think what will happen. After researching online, it appears many enclave owners have experienced problems with the mil. Very costly problems. Have had the same problems that others have experienced - timing change, batter replaced at an unusually short period of time after purchasing vehicle, power steering, memory seat motor blew, peeling paint from A/C and radio buttons and other buttons, etc. Really enjoyed the enclave but starting to regret this purchase as it is only 5 years old. Some of these problems should have been recalls and no cost to consumer.
Engine coil misfires resulting in hesitation when accelerating.
Purchased june 2009. Coolant level has never stayed at full level. After adding coolant it eventually drops in level. Lately, having problems with the power steering. Sometimes it becomes very difficult to turn wheel. Current mileage is 89,000.
Vehicle transmission either, slips, doesn't shift or shifts erratically. The engine misfires at times. Steering issues. Navigation system issues, strut failure, heated seat failure. *tr ## VIN failed ##
I purchased the vehicle used 1 month ago. On two occasions, the car has not started after getting gas. After several minutes, the car will start again. I believe this problem has been fixed by replacing the evap purge solenoid. On two occasions within the last week, the car would not start after being parked in the driveway overnight. The first time, the battery was completely dead and the car had to be towed in. The mechanic attributed the problem to low voltage, recharged the battery, and the battery tested good. Five days later, the vehicle was dead again. A little research seems to indicate there may be a problem with battery drainage in the 2009 buick enclave. Since purchase, the vehicle has been at the mechanic for more days than I have used it.
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