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2011 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2011 Buick Enclave repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 101 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Buick Enclave

Engine not specified

Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

97000 mi

US $120
Sounds like driving over rumble strips, makes wired noise and seems like tranny is slipping. Happens ay 40 to 45 and I have let off the gas and the car runs fine seems to happen when engine is cold 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

26000 mi
Dash squeaks in two places on uneven road. Drivers window rattles in crosswinds. 
Buick Enclave in Iowa, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014

44000 mi
fuel level indicator replacement 
Buick Enclave in Indiana, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2017
Dec 2013

35000 mi
Creaky steering wheel, after they fixed it, still didn't sound right, took it back and ok now 
Sep 2014

44000 mi
Creaky Drivers Seat 
Buick Enclave in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011

12000 mi
Wind noise coming from the driver side door. Seals were replaced, door adjusted and clips added to the inside of door but noise returned. 
Nov 2013

39000 mi
Break pedal was making noise. The master cylinder and brake booster was replaced and brake fluid was flushed and replaced. 
Oct 2014

54000 mi
Passenger side ac not working correctly. 
Buick Enclave in Connecticut, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2017
Aug 2013

26700 mi

US $69
rack and pinion steering problem 
Oct 2013

28300 mi
Tire pressure sensor failed Driver power seat motors failed 
Mar 2015

41000 mi
Rear lift gate 
Jun 2015

45000 mi
a/c issue 
Buick Enclave in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2016
Jun 2012

25000 mi
Squeek/rub noise comming from steering gear housing when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Replace steering gear housing kit and flush sytem. 
Nov 2013

51100 mi
Passenger side heat actuator not working due to internal fault. Replaced and calibrated actuator. 
Sep 2014

66000 mi

US $500
Water pump failed and replaced 
Dec 2015

87000 mi

US $600
Replace brake pads and rear passenger side caliper. Brake master cylinder failed; leaking brake fluid into vacuum booster. Both replaced. This is a problem with all GM lambda bodies (Arcadia, Traverser, Enclave, etc. Reported to GM, but no satisfaction. 
Jan 2016

59800 mi
Previous repair by Authorized Buick/GMC dealer in Williamsburg, VA was done incorrectly according to Buick/GMC dealer in Palm Beach, FL. Brake master cylinder/booster reinstalled. No problem since. 
Buick Enclave in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016

52400 mi
Power steering gear wear. Causing suspension noise and handling issues. Repair temporily fixed the noise and handling but it returned a short time after. 
Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015

35000 mi
A/C not cooling properly Temperature valve actuator replaced right side Excessive brake dust/grease on right front wheel Leaking right front drive shaft Replaced right front wheel drive shaft 
Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

40000 mi
Replaced water pump under warranty 
Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

84000 mi

US $2800
Brought the car in for regular maintenance and when I mentioned that the steering was a little noisy sometimes and that maybe we needed to top off steering fluid, they explained that I needed new struts, shocks and brakes. At 84,000 miles, when the same dealer has done every oil change and maintenance service since we purchased the brand new car from them back in 2011. We had the work done but I'm not sure it was really necessary. 
Jul 2018

85000 mi

US $23
lift gate wouldn't stay up so we looked up the repair on you tube, ordered the exact part for this make and model through Amazon, and $23 later, everything worked perfectly. Simple repair that the dealer would have gouged us for. 
Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

60000 mi

US $800
Rack and pinion, reported issue 40k ago, noise 
Jul 2022

45000 mi
Wheel shake at 40 to 60, re- balanced all tires 
Buick Enclave in Kansas, United States
Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
Jun 2015

60000 mi

US $200
Replaced air conditioner compressor 
Dec 2015

62000 mi

US $200
Replaced struts and lower control bushings 
Dec 2016

70000 mi

US $328
Replaced strut bearings, sway bar bushings and ends 
Jun 2017

70000 mi

US $200
Replaced brake master cylinder and power brake booster 
Jan 2018

84000 mi

US $200
Water pump leaking, replaced 
Buick Enclave in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2021
Jul 2015

49000 mi

US $9
FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS INDICATED BACKWARD PRESSURES ON THE DASH LEFT FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP FAILED. Replaced both bulb and assembly. LEFT SIDE MOLDING HAD A BROKEN CLIP. MOLDING DID NOT FIT FLUSH WITH BODY. MOLDING REPLACED. 
Sep 2015

49000 mi

US $100
REPLACE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. REPLACED BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS 
Mar 2016

54000 mi

US $112
REVERSE LIGHT REPLACED; HAD ALL BULBS DONE SINCE MUST REMOVE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE FOR ACCESS. $89.95 for labor. 
May 2016

56300 mi

US $47
RR signal light would not operate. Brake light function only. 
Jul 2016

57500 mi

US $46
LR SIGNAL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. LAMP REPLACED. 
Nov 2016

60500 mi

US $796
CAR OVER HEATED. TOWED TO DEALER. WATER PUMP REPLACED. 
Jan 2017

69365 mi

US $3987
BROKEN UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE MOUNTS. STEERING GEAR LEAKING. LEAKING OIL PAN/FRONT COVER. 
Mar 2017

63000 mi

US $1279
A/C NOT COOLING. REPLACED: EVAPORATOR REAR BLOWER MOTOR REFRIGERANT 
May 2017

64000 mi

US $2007
OIL LEAK. RESEALED FRONT COVER. CHANGED OIL AND FILTER. REFILLED COOLING SYSTEM. YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT ON. T.B. EXISTED. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. LIGHT (ALARM) RESET. 
Jun 2017

66000 mi

US $9
LF marker light inoperative. Replaced bulb Dealership Labor 90.00 bulb 7.00 tax 5.00 Extended warranty paid all. LF Folding mirror inoperative. Replaced mirror Dealership Labor 195.00 Mirror 433.00 Tax 32.00 Extended warranty paid all. 
Jan 2018

69365 mi

US $4001
UPPER AND LOWER MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN STEERING GEAR LEAKING OIL PAN/FRONT COVER LEAKING 
Feb 2018

70100 mi
BATTERY DRAIN RADIO CONTINUING TO PULL ON BATTERY WHEN SUV TURNED OFF AT NIGHT. 
Jul 2018

73955 mi

US $553
OUTSIDE POWER MIRROR FAIL. MIRROR REPLACED. 
May 2019

80245 mi

US $57
RF MARKER LIGHT REPLACED 
Dec 2020

87114 mi

US $372
RADIO/STEREO 
Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

20000 mi
FOUND STEERING GEAR LEAKING: CORRECTED BY STEARING GEAR REPLACEMENT FOR OVER A YEAR A LIGHT WOULD TELL ME TO SERVICE AIR BAG, BUT IT WAS NEVER THER WHEN AT THE DEALER SO IT COULD NOT BE CHECKED. THIS TIME IT WAS STILL ON ANC THEY FOUND A LOOSE CONNECTION. THE STEERING PROBLEM WAS FOUND DURING AIR BAG FIX. 
Jun 2015

36000 mi
A/C FAILED WHILE ON LONG TRIP(GA TO WI). IT HAD BEEN A SMALL PROBLEM EARLIER AND THE DEALER COULD NOT CHECK IT OUT UNTIL IT WAS IN THE FAILING MODE AGAIN - WHICH HAPPENED IN TN. A FILTHY FILTER AND NEED TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER, ETC WAS IT 
Sep 2015

37000 mi

US $40
replaced tail turn signal bulb 
Jun 2016

44000 mi
AC on right side was not functioning 
Feb 2018

61500 mi

US $100
broken motor mount 
Mar 2018

64750 mi

US $100
replaced both front struts 
Jun 2018

66000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer pump replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2011 - Feb 2022
Oct 2014

28500 mi
Alternator failed. Replaced by dealer under wartsmty. 
Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

30000 mi
Squeak when turning steering wheel. steering housing replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011

6000 mi
Replaced the driver seat rails as the seat had a tendency to rock forward/backward and also had a slight tilt when turning either left or right.  
Jan 2012

12000 mi
Taken in to have shims installed due to drivers seat rocking forward and back took 3 days due to not having part in stock and then tech stripped a bolt and broke a tork wrench while trying to remove bolt. Problem returns a few days later. 
Buick Enclave in Georgia, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2012

28000 mi
Check Theft Deterent System Message/Alert 
Aug 2012

40800 mi
AC fan/blower in driver/passenger dashboard stopped blowing air. 
Sep 2014

88000 mi

US $1609
Water Pump Replacement P/A Master Cyl and Booster P/A Rack Assembly replaced Navigation system does not work. Disc read error. Dealer could not fix. Only option was to eplace the entire nag/radio/rear camera system for $1,700+. Opted not to replace as new nav system would probably have same problem in future. 
Buick Enclave in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2018
Sep 2013

23000 mi
Leak in Joint; replaced in warranty. 
Jan 2016

15700 mi

US $170
Made Zipper noise when turning at low speeds; Steering Input housing replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Alabama, United States
Feb 2011 - Oct 2018
Mar 2014

25000 mi
HVAC controls hot/cold button had button color wearing off. Covered under warranty 
Nov 2014

33000 mi
Drivers side seat heater stopped functioning 
Mar 2016

45000 mi
Broken motor mount 
Jun 2016

47000 mi

US $600
Leaking a/c line. Likely caused by dealer service of motor mount 
Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2014
May 2013

64000 mi

US $420
A/C was not blowing as cold as in the past. Refrigerant low. Could not find leak. Refilled refrigerant and added dye to find leak. 
Sep 2013

73000 mi

US $60
still leaking refrigerant, dealer techs cannot find leak. paid for another diagnosis and recharge. tire sensor giving error message. Cannot report air pressure in one tire. 
Mar 2014

86000 mi

US $775
check engine light. efi module needed to be replaced. leak found. needed new evaporator core. tire sensors replaced 
May 2014

86000 mi
needed new evaporator core, but one would have cost $1,800. 
Buick Enclave in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

26000 mi
Noise in steering column when turning at slow speed - a squeaking noise. Replaced housing, hose, and fluid. Car was under warranty. 
Apr 2016

73500 mi
Brake fluid pump. 
Feb 2017

89000 mi

US $1800
Replace leaking front axle seals P/N 19258265, 19258266, leaking power steering rack P/N 23271562 & 19286293. 
Sep 2017

99000 mi

US $838
Steering noise, no problem found. But did discover worn struts. Replaced struts, alignments. 
Dec 2017

103000 mi

US $140
Replace rear trunk door struts. 
Buick Enclave in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Feb 2012

18000 mi
Engine light on, code P0300, P0306 stored in system. Reprogrammed PCM with updated calibrations. 
Buick Enclave in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011

28000 mi
Center Console wood trim melted in one spot. Very strange, but it was definitely melted. They replaced the trim piece.  
Dec 2012

58000 mi

US $235
Water damage to amplifier resulting in no sound at all, from radio, turn signals, Bluetooth, chimes, etc. Husband was able to remove and replace amplifier, as dealer quoted $900 for repair. There may be a water leak somewhere causing this. 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Buick Enclave in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

120000 mi
Heater would not work on the passenger side. Only blew cold air. 
Buick Enclave in Illinois, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2015

97700 mi
Car was experiencing a periodic slight shudder, similar to driving over rumble strips but less severe. Would also experience periodic jerks along with the shudder. Problem was in torque converter. Replaced w/re-man under warranty. 
Nov 2015

98000 mi
Replaced Water Pump due to leak. Check Engine Light. Problem with emissions sensor/component Leaking seal between transmission and transfer case. Seal was re-used in prior reported repair. Dealer replaced seal at no charge. 
Nov 2016

118600 mi

US $140
Intermittent loss of rear tail light assembly power. Dealer reportedly found a bad splice connector, but problem returned next day. I found the problem to be a loose connector in left rear panel. 
Apr 2017

120000 mi

US $513
Power steering failked. Replaced power steering pump. 
Mar 2018

143000 mi

US $661
Power steering pump failed. Pump was replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Virginia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016

60000 mi

US $100
Heater for driver seat not functioning. Coil replacement was required. Rear speaker malfunctioning (not producing sound). Speaker replacement required. 
Oct 2017

96000 mi

US $100
Car was experiencing a "stuttering" when braking. Previously replaced brakes, pads, and rotors. Purchased a new torque wrench to ensure that everything was tightened appropriately. Still encountering some issues, though less than before. Wondering if the new brakes that were installed need to wear in a bit or something. 
Buick Enclave in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015

31000 mi
Climate control knobs started peeling. They replaced entire controls 
Buick Enclave in Montana, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

43000 mi
Water pump was found to be leaking during a normal service of the Enclave. Dealership personnel found the problem. Water pump replaced by dealer. No cost to owner. 
Jun 2016

62000 mi

US $175
Recharge of A/C system. No parts replaced other than the refrigerant used along with a dye. 
Jul 2021

85000 mi
The driver's side outside rearview mirror quit its self parking function earlier this year. Inasmuch as the outside rearview mirror on the passenger side of the car still self-parks when we use the switch to pull the mirror head in, I suspect the motor for the one on the driver's door has failed. The mirror head itself on the driver's door can still be adjusted from inside the car. The mirror head on the passenger's side still works. There is no new car dealer (for any brand) on the Island of Molokai where my wife and I now live.  The remote locking device on the passenger's front door quit working within the past 3 or 4 months. The door can still be locked, but locking it can be done by using either the inside switch, or by pushing down the lock button. It is to be noted that the door lock that no longer works remotely is on the passenger's side front door. There is very little traffic on the Island so neither the door lock problem or the outside rear view mirror problem are serious enough for us to ship our car (by barge) over to Oahu for a Buick dealership to fix. Thus we are living with both problems. Our Enclave was eleven years old earlier this month, on 4 November 2021. I've had it since new. It's been extremely reliable. 
Buick Enclave in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2014
Jul 2011

20000 mi
AC didn't work 
Aug 2011

23000 mi
leak of ac fluid found and parts ordered. should have been found on first visit. 
Sep 2011

24000 mi
leaking ac fluid...jerry rigged the first time around and new part ordered and installed the second goround 
Oct 2012

36000 mi
engine absolutely quit running 
Buick Enclave in Colorado, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

24000 mi
Car made slight noise when turning the steering wheel. 
Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
Oct 2011

1000 mi
Transmission would not go into 4th - 6th gears and reverse. Replaced seals in the trans. and new gaskets and fluid. 
Jan 2014

46000 mi
Passenger side windshield wiper quit working 
Buick Enclave in Washington, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2016
Oct 2012

25000 mi
Steering rack left boot leaking. 
Feb 2013

30700 mi
Fuel from tank would not pump to engine if tank was under 1/8th and parked on a hill. 
May 2013

33000 mi
Air baffle system not working - airflow always from same vents. Would not change when selected a different airflow (floor, dash etc). 
Oct 2014

52700 mi

US $1100
Rear AC unit developed a leak and had to be replaced 
Apr 2015

60700 mi
Steering pump making loud whining noise. Pump was replaced. 
Oct 2015

68500 mi
Steering rack assembly was leaking - replaced rack Passenger temperature actuator failed. Water pump assembly leaking. 
Buick Enclave in Oregon, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
Aug 2011

2000 mi
Rear hatch opener intermittent 
Buick Enclave in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
Feb 2013

18700 mi
Power steering fluid leak 
Mar 2015

46000 mi
Front end work totaling $980.00 covered under the extended warranty. 
Dec 2016

55000 mi
water pump 
Buick Enclave in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2017
Jan 2012

24700 mi
Experiencing a rubbing noise in the steering at low/no speed. Replaced steering rack and problem fixed. 
Jun 2013

31000 mi
Electric lumbar switch on passenger seat came loose and fell inside the seat frame. Switch was positioned back to correct location. 
Dec 2013

38000 mi

US $25
Daytime running light required replacement on passenger side. 
Sep 2016

71000 mi

US $450
Replaced O2 sensor and fuel pressure solenoid 
Buick Enclave in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

28700 mi

US $45
Brought in for oil change & tire rotation. Also, the passenger air bag light would go on for no reason. They checked it and reset the computer. Said if it keeps coming on, the car would have to be brought back in and left there. 
Buick Enclave in New York, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2016
Jul 2013

32500 mi
Check engine light: related cylinder misfire 
Aug 2015

58000 mi

US $258
Wiper control arm replacement 
Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012

12529 mi
Transmission was slipping at slow speeds. CAUSE: K7403 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Replacement, 1-24237074 CLUTCH, 2 -24238272 PLATE, 2-24223728 PLATE, 1-24259063 PLATE, 1-24256112 SEAL KIT, 1-89021182 FLUID, 1-24245131 PISTON Transmission was slipping at slow speeds. CAUSE: K7403 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Replacement, 1-24237074 CLUTCH, 2 -24238272 PLATE, 2-24223728 PLATE, 1-24259063 PLATE, 1-24256112 SEAL KIT, 1-89021182 FLUID, 1-24245131 PISTON 
Buick Enclave in New York, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013

18300 mi
OnStar could not unlock car to retrieve keys. Worked fine the next day in same location (checked). Suspect problem at Onstar call center that they wouldn't admit. Very frustrating its an emergency service that did not work when needed. 
Apr 2017

53000 mi

US $120
Rear brake hanging up causing premature wear of inside pad on one wheel. Replaced rear pad and rotors. Replaced rear hatch control rods under recall. 
Mar 2018

61000 mi

US $230
Replaced stabilizer links 
Buick Enclave in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

35960 mi
Headlight burnt. 

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