10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,592 miles

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2013 Buick Enclave drivetrain problems

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2013 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #11

Nov 252023

Enclave

  • miles

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

This vehicle should have a recall on the transmission upon review the recall numbers NHTSA Recall ID: 14V092000 and NHTSA Recall ID: 09V073000 are not showing up in the system as recalls on the 2013 model. I purchased this vehicle used from a private owner. In April of 2023 the transmission went out without any warning a major expense not to mention the trauma from being stranded on the highway. The repair at that time was not under a recall even though several other Buick Enclaves failed at the same time. Present November 2023 upon returning home from a road trip the vehicle showed the inability to shirt failed to shift into the proper gear NHTSA Recall ID: 14V092000. Vehicle was towed to a local shop for diagnosis this is very irritating and upon calling was told that recall did not apply to my vehicle. PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY NOT !

- Marrero, LA, USA

problem #10

Oct 012022

Enclave

  • miles
My 2013 Buick Enclave transmission needed to be rebuilt after only 140,000 miles. While my cars transmission was being repaired there were 5 other Buick Enclaves being rebuilt as well. The internet shows that it is the number 1 car issue in Buick Enclaves. There needs to be some kind of recall for this issue. There is no reason that a transmission should be rebuilt on so many Enclaves.

- Saline, MI, USA

problem #9

Jul 012019

Enclave

  • 29,515 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to alpine Buick GMC 8120 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123 to have the light turned off however, the warning light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that one day while reversing from the driveway, the power steering ceased without warning and the vehicle hit a tree. No injuries were reported and there was not a police report filed. The contact had the vehicle repaired under warranty at the same dealer but the failure recurred. Also, the contact stated that the transmission had to be replaced under warranty due to an abnormal noise that was heard emitting from the engine. The contact had the transmission replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,515.

- Evergreen, CO, USA

problem #8

Jan 072019

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 92,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook abruptly. The vehicle was taken to soechting motors (603 kingsbury St, seguin, tx 78155, 830-303-4546) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on Jan 2019.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #7

Nov 202018

Enclave

  • 97,000 miles
Transmission failure. No reverse and will not shift past second gear. Vehicle is limited to about 15-20 mph.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

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problem #6

Apr 212018

Enclave

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function properly. The dealer (crown Acura greensboro, 3908 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9847), who sold the vehicle to the contact, indicated that the transmission fluid needed to cycle through the system. However, the vehicle continued to hesitate and ride extremely rough as if it would stall frequently. An appointment was made with flow Buick GMC - greensboro (1205 brid Ford pkwy, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 777-6503) for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 138,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #5

Mar 282018

Enclave

  • 73,000 miles

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

Waveplates have stress fractures within transmission

- Towson, MD, USA

problem #4

May 022017

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 73,000 miles
I purchase this vehicle used from hennessey Buick dealership 9 months ago as certified used car. May 4 traveling on interstate 75 North, at sixty five miles per hour/the transmission give a loud band sound and the car stopped in middle of highway. With traffic traveling both ways. The drive train stop pulling. Had car towed back to hennessey and was told that the transmission blew up along with the engines this car cost me $ 32, and I believe that gang should replace this car because I feel like the vehicle was unsafe and caused great danger to me. Please investigate this matter for me, I do not have a photo to up load of this incident. My number is: [xxx]. [xxx] and [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 132015

Enclave

  • 35,000 miles
The car was at a local (summit, NJ) harquill bros. For a standard oil change. When they backed up the car to bring it into a bay the front drive shaft fell out of its yoke to the ground. The day before I found a bracket and bolt in my driveway at home and thought it was from the landscapers mower. I plan to give that part to the dealer today when I get the repaired car. I do have pictures of the part

- Short Hills, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 132015

Enclave

  • 35,000 miles
The car was at a local (summit, NJ) harquill bros. For a standard oil change. When they backed up the car to bring it into a bay the front drive shaft fell out of its yoke to the ground. The day before I found a bracket and bolt in my driveway at home and thought it was from the landscapers mower. I plan to give that part to the dealer today when I get the repaired car. I do have pictures of the part.

- Short Hills, NJ, USA

problem #1

Apr 242014

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
04/24/2014 3:56pm our 2013 Enclave suddenly went into reduced engine power mode while traveling on the interstate at speeds of 65-70 when suddenly speed was reduced to 35-45mph. My wife almost got rear ended. She contact onstar for diagnostics but they could not see any issue with the vehicle. (not issues or diagnostic codes found) when this happened the service stabilitrak light lit, traction off light lit, flashing service engine soon light lit. Car running rough and went into power reduced mode with sudden reduced speed while driving on hwy. To date this has now happened several times and until this past Sunday, 10/26/2014 had never stored a code to show a problem. This event showed a C0561 code stored. I contacted the dealership for an appointment but they were not able to look at it until today, 10/29/2014 at this point there apparently were too many drive cycles and the code had cleared. The dealership advised me to bring it in asap on the next event of this happening without turning the vehicle off, I have know idea when or where I'll be when it happens again.... this is a big safety issue with this vehicle and I just hope to not get into an accident from this before they are able to fix it.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

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