2010 Buick Enclave Buick Enclave 2010

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2010 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

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

Other (3%)

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2010 Buick Enclave electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

1000 mi dead battery - replaced a module controlling nav shutdown when ignition off 
38300 mi Seat would not adjust 
42000 mi Taillight replaced 
76400 mi

C $100
AC not blowing cold. Checked for leaks and recharged system 
86180 mi

C $75
AC system leaked again; source remains unknown. Suspect evaporator behind dash. No repair undertaken due to high cost of removing dash to access the evaporator. 
91140 mi I traded it in with the AC not working - it was the decision maker for the trade. The evaporator was leaking and the estimate was $2000. 
24300 mi Dead battery, dealer applied 2 different TSB's to solve the problem, one for instrument cluster and one for front seat heater circuit. 
18000 mi Dealer installed DVD screen went dead. This is the screen that is part of the front seat head rest. I suspected the unit went out, or a bad connection. Dealer said the unit went out. Replaced with a new unit. Problem seems to be fixed. 
37300 mi DVD screen intermittently goes out. 
32800 mi Radio preset buttons surface was peeling. Replaced radio. 
64000 mi

US $503
Windshield wiper switch only worked in fast mode (all intermediate and slow speeds did not work). 
79600 mi

US $100
Side view mirror (driver's side) would not move when attempting to adjust. Entire assembly had to be replaced. The new part comes in unpainted black so had to pay for painting to match the car! I hate GM. 
96000 mi

US $100
Evaporator coil failed. Running out of things that have broke on this piece of garbage. 
11000 mi REAR WIPER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY ON. REAR WIPER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY ON. A NEW REAR WIPER MOTOR/CONTROL MODULE WAS INSTALLED. 
38000 mi Passenger seat power forward and backward motion stopped on one side of the seat. 
77000 mi

US $445
The front window defroster damper was not functioning so there was no air flow to the window. The damper motor had failed. 
38000 mi Back up mirror not working 
61000 mi

US $500
AC hose, 
59000 mi

US $350
Actuator on passenger side stuck on heat. Coincidentally happened same time I changed the battery. I am suspicious. 
82000 mi tire pressure monitoring light on; left front tire sensor not reading; replaced left front tire sensor 
42000 mi

US $40
starter and flywheel needed to be replaced remotes starter did not work 
67000 mi

US $100
Replace AC hose 

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2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

46500 mi

US $250
Passenger side heat not functioning. Actuator Door Motor needed replacement. 
49500 mi

US $200
Mode actuator which switches airflow from floor to panel to windshield was not funcitoning. Replaced. 
69500 mi

US $330
Battery failed to hold charge. Battery was replaced. 
75000 mi

US $525
Evaporator leaked and was replaced. 
29140 mi DIC flashed "Service air bag", so the dealer found a repair problem under the driver's seat and fixed it. 
33480 mi Next day, defroster inoperative and park assist non-functioning. HVAC actuator replaced and defroster worked. After repairs, now the heater is inoperative at times.  
36260 mi

C $100
Air condensor leaking 
21780 mi Air only blowing out of defrost vent regardless of vent position. 
33480 mi AC not working out of passenger side. Replaced right side temp door actuator. 
60000 mi

US $460
Rt outside mirror would not expand after retracting. Motor was shot and new mirror had to be ordered. malfunction rt outside mirror 
64000 mi

US $600
Left outside mirror quit functioning and had to be replaced. 
27000 mi CD unit started skipping tracks and failed to remember last point of play on audio books. Unit was replaced under warranty. 
31000 mi Drivers side power folding mirror had a grinding noise/rough movement. Because the motor is integral the entire mirror was changed out. Replacement mirror had to be painted to match the body color thereby requiring additional days in shop. 
49000 mi

US $340
R/H power mirror; serviced a mirror that periodically fails to fold/open under power. Motor unit is integral to mirror and was NOT replaced. Wiring harness was cited as issue and replaced. 
26400 mi

US $925
A/C was not working - was damaged by a stone or like object hitting it. It was not a warrenty issue. 
34000 mi Windshield washer stopped working completely. In the past when it was cold, one of the two washer will stop working, the problem went away when the car is warmed up. The turn signal lever assembly was at fault (surprise!). 
81000 mi

US $27
2 bottles of R134a and a hose with gauge from Walmart fixed AC no cooling problem (for now) 
83000 mi

US $940
AC compressor had a small leak. Compressor and a hose, seal kit were replaced. 
92000 mi

US $47
Zone actuator on passenger was replaced. 
4340 mi Bought back. Major audio problem since purchase. Dealer our dealer got the car from had replaced head uit, amp, and battery twice, but hadn't updated GM's system to reflect this. 

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2010 Buick Enclave Electrical Problems

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