8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,790
Average Mileage:
144,450 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. had to replace it (1 reports)
2009 Buick Enclave engine problems

engine problem

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2009 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #7

Aug 102024

Enclave ES 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 220,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

These engines are terrible, didn't know how bad they were. I just want GM to fix or Replace my time chain

- noahsam#4, Saint Matthews, US

problem #6

Jul 152020

Enclave CLX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles

Bought a 2009 Buick Enclave from CarMax on 11/18/2017. Had to replace the timing chain on 7/20/2020.

- bakker, Naperville, US

problem #5

Jan 112021

Enclave LX 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,073 miles

The timing needs to be replaced and am trying to find a Buick dealer that is reasonable. I am sure most are experienced as this is a known problem that GM will not stand behind. So far I have been quoted $3711.31 and $4818.00 by 2 different dealers; a third one wanted $95.00 to give me a quote and I would have to leave the car over night and they would not provide a loaner.

The car has never been serviced by anyone but a Buick dealer and at the prescribed service intervals.

- bob224, Port St Lucie, US

problem #4

Oct 262020

Enclave CV 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 198,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought a 2009 Buick Enclave last year and the timing chain went out this year.

- Tenisha J., Gary, US

problem #3

Jan 252021

Enclave CXL 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 126,000 miles

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timing chain loose

09 buick enclave cxl 3.6 126,000 miles. The check engine light is on. It's throwing codes like 13 different codes. It's misfiring. Like it's going to die on me. I put on new spark plugs, catalytic converter 3, o2 sensor x4 and coils and it still do the same thing. It's the timing chain.

- joshgreen0415, Carroll, US

problem #2

Jul 012016

Enclave 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Very pissed I bought this vehicle in the first place , the day I drive it off the lot timing chains , that was covered under warranty less than 1 year later , valve spring broke the head was rebuilt , this truck is in the ship more than on the road . It stop running last week on the way to my sons track meet 30 mins away the shop just called no compression in cylinder 4 GM should be ashamed of this vehicle !

- Kyle B., Kingston, PA, US

problem #1

Dec 182017

Enclave CXL 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 210,000 miles

Since the 115,000 mile mark, I've replaced the transmission (twice), steering and pump (twice), and now the timing chain is no good. I currently have 215,000 miles but this is the very first vehicle I've had this much trouble with. I'm out $10,000+ with this SUV. In addition, the lift gate still fails to open regularly and falls each and every time it's opened - all this after the recall fix!. Have the issues with this engine and transmission been resolved? I love the car and would consider an engine replacement if it will be worth it.

- Brad J., Shipman, VA, US

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