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Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

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

Other (7%)

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Buick Enclave brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (63%)

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2022 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

100 mi Brake pads and rotors replaced. 

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2021 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

1860 mi Brakes made noise when applied 

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2018 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

62000 mi Parking brake would randomly lock and couldn't be released. Not bad while parked but did it 2x while driving. GM told us we had to get OnStar to find problem cause computer wouldn't store info. 2nd dealer knew what to do and made repair 
30 mi

US $961
Brake fluid flushed rear brakes resurfaced rotors and new pads front brakes resurfaced and new pads 
39000 mi Electronic parking brake would not release 

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2016 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi

US $300
Rear brakes and rotors 

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2015 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

11000 mi Brake shield came loose and was scraping against rotor 
21000 mi

US $850
Complete brake overhaul, including calipers. 

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2014 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

39000 mi

US $180
Replaced front brake rotors and pads 
18000 mi Brake booster had to be replaced under warranty. The symptoms was a squeak that my wife could hear and the brake peddle being spongy.  

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2014 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

35000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear brakes. 
42000 mi In dash notification that the Traction Control was not working and StablTrac System needed service. Computer was scanned and no codes showed up. Nothing was done. This problem reoccurred again 3 weeks later and notification disappeared 
34000 mi

US $500
Rear pads and rotors replaced. Potentially stuck calipers resulted in premature wear of driver side rear pads and rotors. 
39000 mi Replaced front pads and rotors. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

33000 mi Squeaking noise from brake pedal. Noise was intermittent. It was loud sometimes and not present at other times. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

13000 mi Service Stabilitrak and traction control. Dealer checked for codes. Fixed. 
19000 mi While driving the car the right front caliper bracket broke causing the caliper to swing free and cause damage to the rotor. Dealer replaced rt caliper, bracket, and completed a full front brake job. 
58000 mi

US $1400
All new front pads and rotors. 
38000 mi

US $120
left rear brake caliper dragging requiring replacement of unit,covered by CPO warranty. cost (120-) was for right rear brake pads which were replaced at dealers recommendation. 

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2012 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi

US $119
Rear brake pads needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi

US $100
REPLACE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. 
39000 mi Break pedal was making noise. The master cylinder and brake booster was replaced and brake fluid was flushed and replaced. 
88000 mi

US $1609
P/A Master Cyl and Booster 
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. 
47500 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. 
73500 mi Brake fluid pump. 
70000 mi

US $200
Replaced brake master cylinder and power brake booster 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

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. 
53000 mi

US $120
Rear brake hanging up causing premature wear of inside pad on one wheel. Replaced rear pad and rotors. 

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2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

47000 mi Primary Logic Controller Burned out by bad brake controller install. 
15000 mi

US $90
Brake pedal makes noise when depressed - sounds like rubber grommet against pedal arm. Forum said problem solved by changing brake fluid. Dealer did, but problem persists. Said to bring it back to try again. Not happy - very annoying. 
29000 mi Brake pedal squeaked when depressed. Repair required lubricating a boot around the pedal mechanism. 
65340 mi

C $850
Replace all rear brake parts. Lubricate front brakes 
29000 mi Steering angle sensor was not changing when turning wheel. Steering angle sensor was replaced under warranty. Loud squeak when applying brakes. Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster. Replaced master cylinder assembly and vaccum brake booster assembly. 
86500 mi

US $627
Brakes, master cylinder and booster 

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2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

21700 mi Power brake booster assembly. Grinding accompanied by an audible noise while driving and braking. The braking felt funny. 
33480 mi Re-boot of TCM and ECM due to service engine light on. Light disappeared after re-boot. Also, mileage results terrible.  
204000 mi Parking brakes wouldnt work, shop reported they were very corroded & needed to be totally replaced 
25000 mi Trouble lights for ABS and Stability control had come on. Dealer replaced a sensor. 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

71000 mi

US $775
Master Cylinder Leak. Replaced Master Cylinder and bled brake lines, replaced fluid. 
94000 mi Vehicle braking would vibrate. Rotors were turned during previous brake job. Rotors were warped. 
35000 mi Check ABS stabilitrak light was intermittantly on. Multiple trips to dealer. No Codes. Finally, found that a sensor for steering angle was failing. Replaced 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

57220 mi

C $40
Was told I needed emergency brakes changed . Took car to another garage. They cleaned brakes and found no need for repair. 
59480 mi

C $550
ABS, Stabilitrac warning messages & warning lights would come on occasionally. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

53000 mi Noticed fluid leaking from left front wheel/brake area. Took it into dealer who said it needed a new part in the brake area that was causing the leak. Had to bring car back in for the repair at a later date when they received the parts. Parts were received by dealer and they made successful repair to front left wheel leak. 
6000 mi Squeak from master cylinder when depressing brake pedal - taking in for TSB of changing out brake fluid. 
7000 mi Traction Control and Stabilitrak lights on - vehicle lurching when driving - found wire near fuse box making contact with clips that was shorting out - this was repair and repositioned - problem fixed. 
43000 mi Squeaking rubbing when pushing brake pedal. Told it was master cylinder, which was replaced. Found vehicle still making sound today and will need to return to shop in future for reassessment. OnStar indicated a problem with brake booster sensor. This was diagnosed further at dealer and replaced. 
45880 mi

C $50
Lubricated sticky calipers 
34100 mi Check engine light, check stablitrak and service traction control soon light on. When at dealer, no light on. 
10000 mi Brake pedal squeak -- knew about TSB to replace brake fluid, wanted to have repaired before orig warranty expires in August. 
8000 mi Master cylinder squeek. 
1000 mi Clunk noise on both vehicles, told it is "Normal". I don't think so! 
6000 mi Repair of clunk. TSB reprogramed EBCM. 
108000 mi

US $2000
Leak in master cylinder 
89000 mi

US $725
Replace brake pads and front rotors 
84000 mi

US $1400
Master cylinder replaced and was leaking into boot.  
108484 mi

US $1505
front and rear Brake Pads 
91000 mi

US $200
Replace Master Cylinder 
126480 mi

C $2700
front brake rotors 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

5580 mi TSB brake fluid replaced to eliminate pedal squeak. 
59000 mi Sensor related to 4 wheel drive/ stability system. 
2000 mi Brakes spongy and squeaking noise upon foot pressure. Problem getting worse 
2000 mi Brake pedal spongy and noisy . Dealer can duplicate and is familiar with problem on others but cannot fix. They have replaced the brake booster and master "something" without success. Although not sure why it happens assures me that it is not a driving h 
8000 mi Brake pedal squeaking and spongy. 
52000 mi Sticking rear caliper 
4000 mi Clicking, thudding noise from front left corner. 
7000 mi Squeaky brake pedal (when depressed) - fluid changed squeak still exsists. 
31000 mi engine light and stabilitrack light on intermittantly 
106300 mi Stabilitrak and brake light on 
106000 mi Low brake fluids level 
5580 mi poor connection at left rear speed sensor. Replaced both terminals in speed sensor harness 
7600 mi Brake pedal squeaks on application. The dealer drained the master cylinder and added some Dot 3 fluid with something else in it. 
8000 mi Squeaky brake pedal. Dealer flushed brake fluid completly and replaced with new fluid. Problem is fixed. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

2000 mi TSB to repair clunk. TSB reprogramed EBCM 

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