| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2012 Buick Enclave engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (43%)
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.
2012 Buick Enclave
Engine not specified
| 67700 mi | Engine block bolts were damaged and had to be replaced. There is still a popping noise on the front left and a purr/click noise coming from the back left that the dealer could not identify and therefore did not fix. |
| 23000 mi | check engine light came on |
2012 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | Broken intake snorkel - caused stalling, undrivable |
| 56000 mi US $150 |
Surging, repaired with fuel injector/intake manifold cleaning. |
| 70000 mi US $2500 |
I no longer recall; [related to engine] |
| 109770 mi US $279 |
Engine Mount |
2012 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $2700 |
RPM would fluctuate 200RPM +/- while driving between 53 - 56 MPH. Mechanic found the duct between the air cleaner and the intake manifold was loose & not connected properly. Said it was caused by whoever checked the air filter last. I paid $50 (.5 hr) for the diag and repair, but the problem was not fixed. |
| 116000 mi US $23 |
In stop-and-go traffic, engine began heating up excessively and transmission began to slip when engine temperature was elevated. Along with doing scheduled coolant change ahead of schedule, shop replaced leaking radiator cap. |
| 114500 mi US $293 |
Almost immediately after starting, idle became rough and odor of gas. Check Engine light flashing. Messages "Traction Control Off", "Service Stabilitrak", "Engine Power Reduced". Fuel injector temporarily stuck open. Cleaned injectors and throttle body. |
| 143000 mi US $2424 |
Occasional rough idle, with "Traction Control Off", "Service Stabilitrak" warnings and Check Engine light illuminated. Raw fuel odor. All 6 fuel injectors and the injector wiring harnesses were replaced. |
| 147000 mi US $8042 |
Worn-out engine mounts were replaced. |
| 74000 mi | Replaced evaporative emissions canister-full of dirt. |
| 2000 mi | Smoke on startup. |
| 92000 mi US $5500 |
Gaskets for gear case, engine cover |
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