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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 286 repairs.
2009 Buick Enclave electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 54 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
| 16120 mi | Whistling noise from heating fan - replaced blower motor under warranty. |
| 3000 mi US $80 |
Rear hatch does not always close. Starts to close but makes loud noise and opens back up. |
| 30000 mi | passenger side air conditioning not working right |
| 45000 mi | Battery will discharge overnight for an undetermind reason |
| 25000 mi | Airbag light on, repaired. I was told that the fix on the airbag hadn't been completed. They worked on it again, but while OnStar said it was the driver side they worked on the passenger side. Light has stayed off, though. |
| 63300 mi US $2000 |
The AC compressor failed catastrophically and caused some damage to the condenser as well. |
| 47000 mi US $675 |
AC worked intermintently, took took the dealer to check and they recharded system & looked for leaks. Evaporator core needed to be replaced ($2,300) list price to fix inc. labor. Dealer offered 50/50 split on warrenty repair costs. |
| 36700 mi | heated/cooled driver seat stopped working |
| 47000 mi | whole stereo had to be replaced. DVD/CD player stoped functioning. Some dummy lights on the dash werent working either. |
| 50300 mi | whole stereo had to be replaced again. DVD/CD player stopped functioning. issues with turn signals |
| 52000 mi | DVD player never was repaired satisfactorily. the system was never able to play DVD's |
| 21000 mi | Driver's seat lumbar support inoperative. |
| 37000 mi | Driver seat would not move forward or backward Installed motor for driver's seat ordered previously. All works well now. |
| 68000 mi US $123 |
AC would not cool. Mode light blinked on and off.rnWe used a local Car Care Center to diagnose and make the repairs which included Evacuation and recharge of the system, filling with refrigerant, oil & dye. |
| 93000 mi US $110 |
Out of refrigerant. Recharged amd I will take it back to check for leaks after 2 weeks. |
| 9000 mi | Tire pressure transmitter quit working in drivers side front wheel. |
| 9000 mi | DVD nav system would not read disc. 3 different dealers attempted to update system before GM would consider sending a new unit. Finally we drove back to selling dealer out of town and they took a unit out of another car. It worked when it wanted to. |
| 97000 mi | Driver side seat heater would not stay on for more than 30 seconds. |
| 24000 mi | Not sure which electrical wires were touching, but dealership said a tech bulletin was available for a low whining noise heard through the speakers at idle, and goes up in pitch on acceleration. |
| 36000 mi US $59 |
Wiper control module fell out of dash; re-positioned retainer and secured. |
2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49500 mi | Automatic rear liftgate no longer responded to keyfob remote controls. |
| 62300 mi | Power driver's seat no longer moves forward & back. Just hums when an attempt to move it is made. Seat is now too far back for shorter drivers to use the car. |
| 76000 mi | Rear window on passenger side can only be operated by switch on driver's door. |
| 14000 mi | Heated seat element failed. Ordered parts. Seat heating element replaced. Repair successful. |
| 53000 mi | replaced rear tail light. took about 35 minutes. |
| 87000 mi US $450 |
heated seat didn't work - driver side heating element and control module replaced in 3 visits |
| 3000 mi | Battery went dead during night. Jumped and drove to dealer. Dealer said known software problem that caused slow battery drain was fixed with a software program fix. |
| 16000 mi | Destination and POI buttons on nav inoperable Destination and POI buttons on nav inperable |
| 18000 mi | Dest and poi nav buttons inoperable |
| 28600 mi | Rear (hatch) door inoperable. Switches and arms replaced |
| 32300 mi US $226 |
dead battery |
| 98020 mi US $600 |
heat blend door failed |
| 59480 mi C $550 |
Would only blow cold air on passenger side. Purchased module to install |
| 20000 mi | HVAC Evaporator Coil Leak, replaced under warranty. |
| 5000 mi | Dash lights on and off. |
| 18000 mi | Software glitch in Nav/backup camera system ran the battery completely dead. Updated the software and haven't had the issue since. |
| 23000 mi | XM radio stopped functioning. Had to replace XM radio module in the back end of the car |
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Had to replace HVAC control module and two HVAC mode actuator modules. Initially tried to have repaired at an independent shop, but the components must be taken to a GM dealer to have the proprietary software installed in order to function. |
| 22000 mi | Advanced 2 way remote antennae originally installed in wrong position. Was moved to proper location. |
| 1000 mi | Power drain on battery required jump to start. Nav system software update to correct auto shutoff resolved issue. |
| 2000 mi | OnStar module failed. This also affected the hands free Bluetooth cell phone operation. Overnight was to aquire parts. Loaner vehicle provided, service was excellent. |
| 23000 mi US $45 |
Liftgate motor failed |
| 54000 mi US $900 |
Pass side rearview mirror assm replaced due to malfunction retract motor |
| 30000 mi | replace DRL bulb |
| 45000 mi | intermittent failure of drivers door control module for locks, windows, side view mirror adjustment |
| 14000 mi | Replaced LH H.I.D. headlight assembly which was loose and vibrating also badly mis-aligned. Ordered parts for rear cargo door opener/closer switch. Replaced rear window glass in cargo door because two of the defroster wires were inoperative. Installed parts for rear cargo door opener/closer switch. |
| 15000 mi | Key could not be removed after turning car off. Pass. window would not work, driver's side 2nd row window would not work. Both turn signals flashed quickly like a bulb had burned out. |
| 27000 mi | Car wouldn't start for the second time in 2 weeks. Dealer found bad cell in battery. |
| 43000 mi US $42 |
back-up sensor had a warning |
| 21000 mi | Relpaced rear hatch switch Heated Seat switch |
| 72000 mi US $125 |
A/C needed recharge. Was blowing warm air. |
| 80000 mi US $900 |
Hose on a/c replaced. Leaking. Dealer said they have replaced several, $600. |
| 100000 mi US $55 |
A/c died on vacation |
| 124000 mi US $250 |
Speakers were not working. Chimes are not working. |
| 18600 mi | liftgate opening on its own-once in carwash. liftgate latch replaced as well as electrical checked |
| 24180 mi | Warm air from A/C. Coolant completely empty. Could not fine leak. Had dye placed in system back a few days later. Still could not fine leak. Back month later due to warm air from A/C. Found leak in back. Ordered part. Repaired 1 week later. |
| 26960 mi | A/C blowing warm air and fan squealing. A/C coolant empty again. Could not find leak. Dye placed in system and I have to go back again in 1 week to see if they can find problem. |
| 55180 mi | Reset liftgate electrical, covered by a recall. |
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