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2013 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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2013 Buick Enclave repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (66%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Buick Enclave

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Buick Enclave in Massachusetts, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015

8000 mi
A/C not working. Tests at dealership show no problem. "Could not duplicate customers claim". They now agree it isn't working and have ordered a part? 
Buick Enclave in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

20000 mi
They had to replace the entire steering system. But did resolved the issue. I ended up trading my Buick Enclave for the second time, to lease different make and model automobile. Owned 2010 AWD CXL & 2013 Premium AWD 
Buick Enclave in Missouri, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

24300 mi
AC not cooling. Low refrigerant. Dealer added refrigerant and dye but could not find leak. 
Jul 2017

29900 mi

US $100
7-09-2017; 28899 miles Air Conditioner not working again. Dealer found Leaky Rear Evaporator Core. Replaced core and blower motor under GM Warranty even though car is beyond 4-year (50000 mile) warranty by 2 months because of TSB--Original motor brushes blow copper particles onto aluminum rear evaporator core causing core to corrode and create pinholes and refrigerant leaks. Clean all surfaces with detergent, replace evaporator core, replace motor assembly and recharge. Leaky power steering hose--replaced leaky hose. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

Buick Enclave in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

38000 mi

US $300
Replaced rear shocks as one was leaking. Note: took multiple trips of over 1,000 miles with a loaded cargo area. 
Buick Enclave in Ohio, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2016
Sep 2015

29000 mi
Bluetooth and on star systems were inoperable. 
Buick Enclave in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014

23000 mi
Rear brake light burnt out, replaced for free 
Jan 2016

43500 mi
Power steering fluid leak 
Buick Enclave in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2023
Jan 2017

31500 mi
Bluetooth connection to phone would fail occasionally. After attempting to repair via software update, the dealer replaced the entire radio. 
May 2017

49000 mi

US $200
Driver seat plastic cowl (surrounding electric seat controls) front and side replaced. 
May 2018

64000 mi

US $165
While parked at shop for Oil Change, unable to start car. Found battery depleted. Replaced battery. 
Feb 2021

110000 mi

US $1000
Car bobbing excessively over bumps. Struts and shocks replaced 
Jun 2022

129000 mi

US $900
Vehicle overheated and engine shut off while driving. Was able to drive slowly to shop. Water Pump and Thermostat replaced. 
Jul 2022

130000 mi

US $300
Thump in front of vehicle detected upon acceleration after prior repair. Upon inspection, front left motor mount was found to be broken. Replaced. 
Mar 2023

138000 mi

US $350
A/C was not cooling adequately. Leak was detected from compressor. System was recharged for temporary fix. Compressor repair was necessary, decided to trade vehicle rather than pay $3,000 for repair. 
Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
Oct 2013

14800 mi
Airbag light was on. Driver's seat wiring harness was unplugged. Reattached and cleared code. 
Jul 2014

30800 mi
Airbag light was on. Airbag harness recall 
Mar 2015

45000 mi
Left Strut leak. Strut was replaced. 
Dec 2015

62000 mi
Airbag light was on. Dealer traced it to a faulty connector and removed connnector, replacing it with a wire. 
May 2016

69400 mi
Transmission failure - trans rebuild by dealer. 
Jun 2016

73000 mi
Car was making whirring noise - 3 wheel bearings replaced. Car would not start reliably - fuel pump replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

22000 mi
A/C was blowing warm air. Dealer determined system was low on refrigerant, but couldn't locate the leak. They introduced dye and recharged the system and told me to bring it back when the problem recurs so they can locate the leak. 
Sep 2015

24000 mi
A/C again was blowing warm air. The dealer located the leak in the rear system with the aid of the dye that was added when the system was recharged in July. The rear evaporator was replaced and the system was recharged. 
Sep 2016

33000 mi
Squeaking noise from brake pedal. Noise was intermittent. It was loud sometimes and not present at other times. 
Jan 2017

28500 mi
Replaced heating element in front passenger seat cushion. 
Jun 2018

42336000 mi

US $115
A/C stopped working. A/C was recharged but leak could not be detected. System will be monitored. 
Jun 2019

49200 mi

US $133
A/C was recharged. The leak could not be found. 
Aug 2019

50800 mi

US $103
Left hand headlamp bulb burned out. I replaced both left and right headlamp bulbs. I had to remove the front wheels and inner fender liners to gain access to the bulbs. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

Buick Enclave in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Dec 2016

31000 mi
air bag impact sensor replaced under warranty 
Mar 2018

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. 
Buick Enclave in Missouri, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

11400 mi
Terrible squeak over bumps in the a pillar when cold 
Jun 2015

41000 mi
Terrible squeak never fixed. 
Buick Enclave in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

3000 mi
Drivers seat felt like it was pulling away from it's base around corners. Found spring under seat was disconnected from three of four mounting points. Fixed issue. Naivgation will freeze intermittently rendedering it useless. Replicated part of the problem, but there is no fix as of yet. GM supposedly working on a fix. Backup camera will sometimes go completely black on navigation screen making it impossible to see. Dealer believed this is a built in feature when camera in direct sunlight. My problem did not occur in the sun. Issue not fixed. Had a slight oil leak from delivery date. Would find a small stain on the driveway. Dealer found leak at the left transmission c/v shaft seal. Replaced seal and leak fixed. Blue tooth sound quality is waful when paired with an iPhone. Dealer paired a similar phone and could not replicate the poor quality. 
Feb 2015

13000 mi
Power steering pump failed. Poor blue tooth audio quality, nav unit would randomly shut down and restart and using a DCF for rear entertainment would lock out all other functions ie nav, radio control etc. 
Mar 2015

13000 mi
Service Stabilitrak and traction control. Dealer checked for codes. Fixed. Front end felt loose. Right front strut had failed. New strut installed. Car has exhibited poor fuel economy since new delivery. Average lifetime MPG of 13. Dealer reset the mileage parameters. 
Feb 2016

19000 mi
Left front strut failed and was replaced Engine makes a whining sound equivalent to a supercharger that increases with RPM's. Car doesn't have a supercharger lol. Told it is just a trait of the car and is normal. 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. 
Mar 2016

20000 mi
The hazard light switch would not activate, nor would control of the dashboard display work (haptic touch). The hazard warning switch was found to have an open circuit. Switch replaced. 
Dec 2016

26000 mi
Radio would randomly reboot itself. Dealer replaced the whole radio. Drivers seat front bottom cushion degraded to the point that it was not supportive enough. Dealer replaced bottom seat cushion pad. DIC button control would activate on its own and change display. Dealer replaced DIC control panel. Gas gauge was very pessimistic reading much lower than it should. Dealer replaced fuel tank level sensor. Noise from front end upon first trip. Both struts found to need replacement. Dealer replaced both. Dealer found a power steering fluid leak. Dealer replaced power steering inlet line. Dealer found both front stabilizer links knocking and loose. Dealer replaced both links. Dealer found both outer tie rod ends loose and noisy. Dealer replaced both outer tie rods. 
Mar 2017

28000 mi

US $100
All four rims' clear coat was delaminating. Dealer replaced all four rims. 
Dec 2017

34000 mi
Power steering high pressure hose was leaking. Same hose had been changed in December of 2016. Hose replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2022

58000 mi

US $1400
All new front pads and rotors. Motor mount replaced. Squealing serpentine belt. Belt and tensioner replaced. 
Buick Enclave in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2018
Aug 2015

29700 mi
A/C was blowing warm air instead of cold. Dealer found coolant leak in rear A/C evaporator core. Replaced evaporator core and recharged system. Evaporator core part was not in stock so they kept the vehicle overnight. Loaner was provided. 
Buick Enclave in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2014 - Mar 2021
Apr 2015

21360 mi
Rust on the Hood, they change the Hood under the gm warranty 

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