2014 Buick Enclave: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Electrical · MS

My vehicle starts displaying traction control on the dash then says reduced engine power and looses power starting until u stop turn it off and crank it back up. Sometimes it runs really rough and you have to crank it back up. The ac goes in and out on it, sometimes it jerks while driving, after having a new transmission put in, 3 starters, 2 batteries! Everyone keeps telling me it’s something electrical but can’t figure out what or where. Replaces mass air flow sensor also

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 45,000 miles · NJ

In 2016, and again in 2020 after the dealer first fixed the issue, while driving at high speeds, on highways, also in the rain, again at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, causing the potential for a very serious accident. The warnings then displayed on the dash included reduced engine power, service stabilitrak, service traction control, and traction control off. The vehicle only then drove at slow speeds, sputtered and jerked, and felt like it might stall. When able to pull over, at times turning off the car reversed the problem. Sometimes the check engine light was on, sometimes it wasn't. Sometimes it would drive fine and then out of nowhere, it would happen again. In 2016, the dealership had a difficult time finding the issue. After several days of driving it, they identified the problem as a fuse box issue and replaced the fuse box. This seemed to fix the issue until it happened again in 2020 while driving. On a road trip, it happened while on a highway, again at a red light, and while on a highway again. Each time, we pulled over, turned the car off for a while. One time in particular, the issue didn't go away after turning the car back on.

Filed Apr 15, 2020 · Engine · 46,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the motor mounts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were present for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Transmission · 107,500 miles · WI

Takata recall in the almost 3 years I've owned my 2014 buick enclave, there have been 2 occurrences with the same transmission issue. The codes are: p0700, p182e and p0306. The engine light comes on and flashes for roughly 30 seconds. The first occurrence was in the city, about 35mph and the second was on the highway with a speed of 60mph. Both times I've pulled off the road and the light disappears. When I take it in, the codes are pulled and cleared. The mechanic can not get the code to reappear. My buick has never shifted right, noticing padding and jerking before and after switching gears. The mechanic said this is a common problem with these transmissions and the repair bill will be around $3,500.00 for a new transmission. A 5 year old vehicle should not be having these issues!! Buying a 2 year old vehicle at $28k, owning it for less than 3 years and having to replace the transmission does not sit right in my book. Gm needs to fix this transmission problem and soon!

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. While driving up an incline at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk when shifting between first and second gear. The failure occurred 12 times in cold weather temperatures of 30 degrees or less. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 05/18/16

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. While attempting to accelerate, the automatic transmission failed to properly change over and the rpms raced along with a delayed response in which the vehicle jerked upon the gears changing over. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer numerous times and they were not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the sunroof fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.... Updated 06-02-15 *bf the consumer stated the dealer replaced the sun roof. The transmission, GPS, and the turn signals were not working properly. Updated 11/6/15

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire code. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v614000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.