2009 Buick Enclave Buick Enclave 2009

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2009 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Buick Enclave body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

6000 mi Right rear taillight assembly had water in the lens, seal broken, defective part. Dealer swapped out with a new taillight assembly. 
17000 mi Seatbelt casement, driver's side replaced. The belts were cutting into the casements and needed the newer designed casements that keep the belts from doing that. Still waiting on part for passenger side. 
17000 mi Passenger side seatbelt casement replaced 
21000 mi Rear seatbelt tether broken. Replaced part. 
23300 mi Left middle row seatbelt tether replaced. 
12380 mi Felt was coming out behind silver trim above center vents on dash. They just trimmed it. Center brushed aluminum trim where meets in center - left side a bit raised - they said it may be the clip in behind - couldn't get it down all the way - may have to replace it if it gets worse. It's just a bit higher than right side. 
24180 mi Front passanger side vent had broken trim around the vent - trim had a hair line crack  
78000 mi lift gate clunks when full open is reached 
82000 mi

US $65
Rear hatch door clunks when full opened reached, calibrate via program in system computer 
14000 mi Finally fixed a steering wheel squeak. 
50300 mi interior plastic trim pieces falling off 
7000 mi Creaking noises coming from drivers side wheel area. It took several visits to finally resolve the problem. Dealer greased several areas. 
9000 mi Lights on rear of vehicle and tailgate had to be replaced. They started to rub when hatch was open and broke one another. 
37000 mi Door alignment 
37800 mi Replaced left rear chrome door moulding due to a dent caused by a dealer tech. 
36000 mi

US $59
Torn LR door gasket/weatherstripping; replaced 
24667 mi Air bag light on. Repaired. I reported still hearing clunking. Found noise and replaced rack bushings on lft and shimmed rgt rack mount. 
32000 mi Applique on drivers door exterior window piller was bubbled. 
3000 mi Windshield molding replaced 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

49500 mi Trim around one of the rear interior heater ducts had fallen off for the 3rd time. Driver's seat belt was wearing a larg gash into the upper edge of the trim where it exited. Poor design and problem will probably reoccur. 
13400 mi Replace outer rear cargo door opening latch above license plate. 
51300 mi Drivers door had wind noise whenever driving in a cross-wind. Door adjusted and resolved the problem 
21000 mi Trim cover for seat belt on B pillar is worn. Part ordered. 
22000 mi New trim cover for seatbelt installed. 
41000 mi

US $200
Paint bubbling problem on the edges of the hood possibly due to a galvanic reaction between the aluminum hood and steel bolts and hinges. Hood needed to be repainted. 
80000 mi

US $900
Bezel around a/c vents are cracked. Both the drivers side and the passenger side, $300. 
8680 mi The front bottom spoiler cracked in the middle 
19520 mi Exterior trim around rear left signal popped off-reattached. 
46000 mi Replace both torn rear door weatherstrips. Design flawed, replacements on way to similar issue already. Edge loose on one side, so easily caught as get in/out of the car. Same part on Chevy Traverse has this edge sort of "sealed."  Repaired squeak in the driver seat. 

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