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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Buick Enclave

Engine not specified

48360 mi trans will not shift properly.Will not shift into 6 gear after several hours of driving.Engine cooling fans do not seem to shut down during cold temps. 
127000 mi

US $4700
Replaced transmission 
40000 mi

US $450
Transmission slipping 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi

US $59
Transmission hunts/erratic; re-flash transmission module 
60500 mi Right axle seal was leaking. Replaced under warranty.  
37700 mi Front axle gasket leak 
23551 mi Found 5 transmission gaskets and seals leaking fluid (for some time). Repaired and replaced fluid. 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

78300 mi Trans start top shift erratically then progressively got worse and worse until it was more or less undriveable. i do not remember exactly, but i think a clutch plate broke. 
100000 mi

US $55
Transmission over heat. 
114000 mi

US $1495
Rebuild the transmission 
40500 mi Car is still currently in the shop. Torque tube has been replaced and determined not to be the issue causing driveline noise. They are currently replacing the rear differential. 
63000 mi They told me it was a bad wave plate. Still under warranty 
63000 mi same problem as last month. The wave plate replacement did not fix the problem. Multiple times since, I have not been able to get the car to move. Took to dealer, first they said it was the battery, then said they couldn't find anything. after getting no satisfaction in terms of successful repair, having the vehicle not move when put in reverse or drive, and having dealer tell me nothing was wrong with the car, I traded it in. 

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2009 Buick Enclave Transmission Problems

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