2012 Buick Enclave: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Engine · 140,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the piston rods failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a second diagnostic test which confirmed the result from the dealer. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 140,000

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the traction control and stabili trac warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that her husband was notified of the failure and restarted the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The contact stated that on several occasions, the traction control and stabili trac warning lights flashed intermittently and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation once the warning lights was no longer displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to terry labonte chevrolet (1401 bridford pkwy, greensboro, nc 27407) where the steering sensor was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to hendrick chevrolet (100 auto mall drive, cary, nc 27511) where the contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced, which was still pending. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition wires, spark plugs and upper control arm were repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · 69,000 miles · AZ

Takata recall: on two different occasions, my car stalled while I was in motion. Luckily I was approaching intersections where I was required to stop and was able to do so. The first time it happened, it took me a moment to realize that the car had shut off as all the dashboard readings were working properly and the radio remained on. I finally figured out that the car had stalled and, while it started back up, I was nervous that it would happen again (my daughter was in the car and I was afraid of causing an accident. It happened again today, also while driving my daughter to school, but I stayed on quiet streets in the event that it happened again. This is very nerve-wracking and I can't believe there hasn't been a recall regarding this issue. Since this has happened, I've searched this problem over the internet and have found my experience is not an isolated incident. What is even more disturbing is knowing that some people have been traveling at very high speeds when this has happened to them...a huge liability on gm's part which I would think they would want to rectify right away. Let's hope they do. Thank you for the opportunity to share and I hope it helps draw attention to a very serious issue.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Electrical · 46,815 miles · KY

6/30-gm sam swope tim calls and said car making loud noise and they don't know why? 7/2 thursday night pickup car after they replaced timing chain and water pump. 7/4-saturday arrive in florida, car won't start. 7/6-monday car towed to sam taylor dealership in ft. Walton. They found starter engaging while car was running making loud noise. 7/10-friday night and car still not ready after a week. Starter and ECM replaced and all wires on engine harness spliced(73 per work receipt). 7/27-viewed car with trace starr, sam swope service mgr, and showed him where all wires spliced and mentioned starter engaging and I'm concerned about possible flywheel damage, he said his transmission guy could not hear anything wrong so it's okay and splicing all the wires is considered okay repair. During this time I approached a gm service mgr in a city an hour away and he said absolutely not on the splicing and harness should be replaced. Had not choice but to drive it and it was running okay with an occasional odd occurrence like AC whistling(videotaped). 12/29-brought in for recall, back left window not working, and stabilitrac and traction control warning with check engine light. Sam swope reflashed the ECM. 1/6/16-car stalled and quit with "service engine soon" check engine light. Took to sam swope(now courtesy buick) and they replaced fuel pump. 3/12/16-my wife was driving straight on dry pavement at 20mph and car stalled hard but did not quit and the traction control check engine light came on. 3/17/16-courtesy buick "replaced cylinder 4 coil and plug coil failed". I was told coil replaced, car has not acted up again. 3/23-gm called me today asking if I was satisfied and I repeated that the repair was incorrect in florida, they asked for the gm service mgr nearby that told me it was not correct and I would not give them his name.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 34,794 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. The contact stated that on several occasions the fuel gauge indicator would display inaccurate fuel levels and cause the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel gauge was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 34,794.