2011 Buick Enclave - Consumer Discussions

Buick Enclave AC Problems

• Misfire on cold starts and black exhaust

  Written by: betty66 on Jan 28, 2013 11:07:41 AM

  I bought a 2012 Buick Enclave in Oct. 2012. At 900 miles, it started to miss out on a cold start and blew black smoke through the exhaust.This went on for about 30-40 secs. The gas smell was so bad you couldn't walk behind the car without getting nauseated. I contacted the dealer and they said it might have had some moisture in the tank. It continued, so at 1500 miles ... Read More

Buick Enclave Power Steering Noise

• muttmutt1

  Written by: muttmutt1 on Jan 9, 2013 6:44:37 PM

  I have a 2008 Buick Enclave that I purchased new in 2009. I September of 2011 I smelled what smelled like power steering fluid or some other kind of coolant. I checked my fluid levels and they were all ok. Now I have this terrible groaning in my power steering unit. I have talked to the dealer ship and they said they are very aware of the problem but there are ... Read More

Buick Enclave Safety and Safety Equipment

• Buick Enclave should be RECALLED for rolling!

  Written by: mtndriver1 on Nov 27, 2012 3:03:04 PM

  My 2011 Enclave will roll backwards for at least 15 feet on a hillside while in drive, and will go a few inches to a foot while trying to park if there is any incline at all. This would not a problem, I suppose, if you live in Kansas or Florida and your driveway does not have a slant. The first time this happens it is startling to say the least. ... Read More

Buick Enclave AC Problems

• AC and Heating problems...

  Written by: jdkoren on Nov 24, 2012 3:20:41 PM

  I haven't read through most of the thread but I'm sure we are all sharing the same problems as far as our electrical, AC, heating with the Buick Enclave. We own the 2011 Buick Enclave and during the summer months the AC blows in the front but in the back it blows out heat onto my child. I had no idea this was happening until one day I sat in the ... Read More

• Continued...

  Written by: liveinvegas on Oct 19, 2012 1:17:25 AM

  The invoice also states that the customer requested a multi-point inspection, which I never did. An added service? Perhaps, but it seems they didn't notice that the bottoms of the door mouldings for both front doors, 'attached' to the front of the rear doors, are dangling loose. This wasn't noticed when changing the door lock solenoid inside the front driver's door. How effective is this inspection when items like this aren't ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Buick Enclave AC issue [renee51]

  Written by: orangekeeper on Jul 24, 2012 8:03:36 AM

  I'm having the same issues - ALL of them - on my 2008 Enclave with approx 31k miles. AC: I had the same AC blower issue in 2011 - it was fixed by the dealer. Believed to be a potential electrical issue Fuel Pump: The car stopped working yesterday where it would stall and not start back up. Gas, oil, battery are all good. It's in the shop now and believed ... Read More

• Re: AC not working = unhappy family [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: sjsmoot on Jul 15, 2012 7:56:24 PM

  I wanted to be on blog to say I purchased 2008 Buick Enclave! Loved it! Always a GM buyer but my car with only 40,000 miles has had to have new power steering pump replaced and in 2011 service in JUne where they had to add freon which I thought was weird. end of June 2012 went on a trip and now AC does not work! AC does not work at ... Read More

• 2011 Buick Enclave AC Issue

  Written by: jhumphrey on Dec 1, 2011 10:16:30 AM

  2011 Buick Enclave air compressor allegedly (claimed by dealership) failed - by a rock or other road hazard flying into the engine compartment striking and ruputuring the compressor. Repair costs estimated in excess of $900.00 Has anyone else expereinced this or do you think as I do that this alleged cause lacks credability... sort of like the magic bullet hypothesis.

• 2008 Buick Enclave AC issue

  Written by: renee51 on Jul 10, 2012 7:52:31 PM

  I just found this site as I was researching a problem with my AC that I was having with my 2008 Buick Enclave CXL. I have had the same issues as many of you have noted, especially rjluke(post # 107). This has been the most expensive purchase I have made for a car! I bought it used Feb 2011. 2 weeks after purchase, our fuel pump went out. Then I had ... Read More

• Re: AC Not working - KEEP ADDING FREON NO SOLUTION [08enclaveowner]

  Written by: whatsnext on Jun 25, 2012 7:56:42 PM

  I also have a 2008 Buick Enclave that I purchased used with 31,000 miles in 2011. I was assured it was a certified used car. I have had nothing but problems with it starting at about 40,000 miles with the steering column squeaking real bad. What has been my most expensive car purchase in my life has been the mistake of my life. Thank God I purchased an extended warranty, because ... Read More

Buick Enclave No Start Problems

• Buick Enclave key stuck in ignition

  Written by: sdodge on Apr 30, 2012 3:31:35 AM

  I have a 2011 Enclave and after coming home from church parked my car in the yard as my husband was doing something in the carport. At about 3am he tried to move the car into the garage with his key. (only had car 3 weeks have never used his key) His key is now stuck in ignition and car is completely dead. From everything I have read here it sounds ... Read More

• Buick with electrical problems

  Written by: 1533ramsay on Apr 23, 2012 6:16:31 PM

  I am so happy to find this forum. I have an 08 Buick Enclave CXL. Purchased it new. Love the look of the car and how it drives. However, since I purchased the car the battery always would go down. Had the battery replaced under warranty 3xs. Last December 2011 the car was running close to the 50,000 mark. Wifes car and she was complaining of car not starting. Brought car ... Read More

Buick Enclave AC Problems

• AC Not working - KEEP ADDING FREON NO SOLUTION

  Written by: 08enclaveowner on Apr 14, 2012 11:07:02 AM

  My '08 Enclave has been a complete lemon. We are one of the first owners in May 2007. HORRIBLE vehicle. Multiple issues. CURRENTLY, June 2011 in shop for AC not working. Service could not find leak. I had to pay $130 to add a pound of freon. April 2012, out again. Could not find leak. Another $100 to add 2 pounds of freon. Leaked this morning in garage, back into shop. ... Read More

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: What should this lease payment be? [ben_jammin]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 21, 2011 4:08:25 PM

  Hi ben_jammin. Wow $790 for a Buick?!?! Ouch. Let's work up a payment and see what we come up with. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD that has an MSRP of $50,885 and a selling price of $43,883 through Ally right now for 39 months with 12,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $587. I used ... Read More

Buick Enclave Owners Give Us Your Report

• GREAT SUV... But I won't buy another GM

  Written by: danny331911 on Dec 31, 2011 3:27:44 PM

  I bought my 2010 Buick Enclave CXL1 AWD new in June 2010. It is very nice in side and extremely quiet which could compare with any car on the market regardless of price. I handles like a dream with a very nice ride... Yet it handles like a sport tourer in the mountains. Last year during Christmas I drove to the mountains of NC during a heavy snow storm. I couldn't ... Read More

Buick Enclave Leaks When It Rains

• Re: Buick Enclave Water Leaks - mold [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: kentuckydad on Dec 27, 2011 7:00:29 PM

  Sarah, I am having very similar problems with my 2008 Enclave CXL. We love this car and had previously no significant problems. On the 16th of November, 2011 we suddenly had a severe leak with a large amount of water showing up on the front passenger floorboards soaking the carpet. We immediately took the vehicle to our local GMC/Chevrolet dealership, Alex Montgomery in Campbellsville, KY. I have had little or no ... Read More

Buick Enclave Owners Give Us Your Report

• Re: Need guidance on SUV/Crossover choices [bewell]

  Written by: zeester1 on Nov 29, 2011 11:09:12 PM

  Have you driven these vehicles? I went through the same selective process with them, plus the GMC Terrain. The 2011 Buick Enclave won hands down!!! Interior size, ride, comfort, bells and whistles, quality, looks, 2 sunroofs, sound system, and on and on. I bought the 2011 CXL2 AWD new in June. Love it and have no real complaints. I sell real estate. Got the 2 bucket seats 2nd row with NO ... Read More

• Need guidance on SUV/Crossover choices

  Written by: bewell on Nov 29, 2011 8:13:53 PM

  We are looking at 2011 or 2012 Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia. Want 7 passenger seating and leather interior. Probably purchasing due to currently low finance rates. We were leaning toward Traverse versus Enclave for $10K savings but edmunds.com posts say -Traverse/Acadia have serious mechanical problems. Appears Buick has fewer problems. We need a reliable vehicle within reasonable price range. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated! ... Read More

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: Enclave Lease Questions [sheepdog1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 2, 2011 4:20:39 PM

  Hey sheepdog1. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 0.8% and 45%, respectively. As you can see, Ally publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it leases. You can convert its published rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing them by 2400. When negotiating your deal on ... Read More

Buick Enclave Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Power Seat Movement 2011 Enclave [cmesouc]

  Written by: red49ok on Nov 9, 2011 6:31:12 PM

  Google Buick Enclave Service bulletin...there are several regarding your problem. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE file a complaint on the BBB...I will be writing mine out this week.. I went from July 19, 2011 without my enclave or a loaner car thru the last week of October! it went in under a warranty code that popped up on the display and they gave me my car back running like crap....they dropped it off ... Read More

• Power Seat Movement 2011 Enclave

  Written by: cmesouc on Sep 28, 2011 6:53:22 AM

  I have a 2011 Buick Enclave purchased new at local dealer and the seat moves when stopping or starting. Dealer denies any problem, GM won't help. looking for others with similar problem to help find resolution from GM and selling dealer. I have been back to the selling dealer 4 times, of which 3 they attempted to "fix" this issue, however they maintain that they dont feel the movement. Any other ... Read More

Buick Enclave Transmission Questions

• 2011 Buick Enclave transmission problems

  Written by: dency on Jun 22, 2011 7:23:35 PM

  When using the cruise control on my new Enclave, it operates very poorly when hilly roads are encountered. The speed will drop 3-4 mph from the set speed going up the hill, before the transmissions shifts down at least 2 gears and then surges the engine to get back up to the original set speed. Then rolling down the next hill, it increases a full 5 mph beyond the set speed ... Read More

• Re: Buick Enclave transmission downshifting [tourguide]

  Written by: whitenclave on Jun 5, 2011 4:59:44 PM

  i have a 2011 enclave, and i would imagine that it came with the upgraded transmission program 08-07-30-022A. i do understand why a 6 sp. tranny, in a heavy car, with marginal torque would "hunt", and downshift.. they are keeping the engine down around 1600 rpm for mileage .. most other low powered v-6"s, like a G-35 inf. which is as smooth as silk because they keep the engine around 2500 ... Read More

Buick Enclave No Start Problems

• Re: Enclave vs Yukon - MPG

  Written by: enclave2011 on Jun 2, 2011 9:54:20 PM

  My 2011 Enclave is the first Buick I've owned in 25 years. I've only had it since March 2011. It's a great ride, but highway MPG is only about 21 when traveling at 75-80 mph.

Buick Enclave Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Buick Enclave 2011 [mike2015]

  Written by: cmc2003 on May 30, 2011 8:17:22 PM

  that is much better than what they are offering me! Sounds like a good deal. where is it??? I am in the atlanta area and they are quoting $38K. I KNOW I should be able to do better than that.

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: CXL-1 lease info [jamd14]

  Written by: Car_man on May 19, 2011 3:56:36 PM

  Hello jamd14. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL FWD with 12,000 miles per year are 0.8% and 46%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month lease are 2.3% and 39%. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,400 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of this length ... Read More

Buick Enclave Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• My quotes

  Written by: adam2 on May 13, 2011 9:28:59 AM

  Just got a quote from dealer 2011 Buick Enclave CXL AWD (Red Jewel Tintcoat) MSRP $43,620 After rebate $ 38,310 plus 6.5% Sales Tax + Lic Plates $502 + Title Fee $131 Got quote from another dealer for a 2010 certified AWD CXL for $34,580 with 20K miles Can't decide which one I should go for.

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: CXL-2 Buick Enclave Current Lease Numbers [cacattack21]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 18, 2011 5:21:00 PM

  Hi cacattack21. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-2 with 15,000 miles per year are 0.8% and 47%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are 0.8% and 45%. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,000 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it. Car_man Host ... Read More

Buick Enclave Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Buick Enclave 2011

  Written by: mike2015 on Apr 16, 2011 2:10:53 PM

  Anyone know if this is a good deal or not? thanks! 2011 Enclave CX AWD, with following Spare Tire and Wheel, Driver Confidence Package, Trailering Provision Package, Bose Sound System, Drive out price $32500.

• Is this a good deal for 2011 Buick Enclave

  Written by: mike2015 on Apr 16, 2011 8:17:00 AM

  2011 Enclave CX AWD, with following Spare Tire and Wheel, Driver Confidence Package, Trailering Provision Package, Bose Sound System, Drive out price $32500.

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• CXL-2 Buick Enclave Current Lease Numbers

  Written by: cacattack21 on Apr 7, 2011 5:11:51 AM

  Hi car man, We are currently looking at a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-2 White Diamond and we are going to lease but I would like to go to the dealer with all the facts. Can you tell me what Ally's current base lease rate and residual value is for a 36 or 39 month lease? Thank You.

• Re: CX FWD Residual Value [acepitcher]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 6, 2011 4:24:29 PM

  Hi acepitcher. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CX FWD with 12,000 miles per year are 0.8% and 51%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,000 cash incentive and payment waiver that are available on leases of it through Ally. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Buick Enclave Leather Seats

• Buick Enclave front seats

  Written by: awdcxl2 on Feb 4, 2011 12:47:18 PM

  I have a 2011 Enclave CXL2 AWD purchased in December. Anyone else notice the driver seat tilting/rocking every time you go from stopped to moving in the forward direction? Very subtle, but definately happening consistently. Has been doing this since the day of delivery. Seat works fine otherwise. I have not been back to dealer yet to have checked.

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: Feb numbers [g35flooded]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 2, 2011 3:52:10 PM

  Hi g35flooded. Ally's February base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CX AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 2.7% and 51%, respectively. General Motors is currently providing a $2,350 cash incentive on leases of this truck through Ally. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Residual for CXL-1 [tap24]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 17, 2011 4:44:31 PM

  Hi tap24. Here's the information that you're looking for. Ally's January base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-1 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 2.7% and 49%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Buick Enclave Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Purchased a 2011 CXL2 AWD Enclave

  Written by: klb40 on Nov 7, 2010 7:40:10 PM

  In late October, I purchased a 2011 Ming Blue CXL2 AWD Enclave in the Washington, DC area that had an MSRP of $51020. Options/charges included: Power Sunroof ($1400) Audio sys w/nav and rear seat DVD ($3185) Trailering Package ($455) Hit the Road package ($1110) Destination Charge ($775) Incentive/Rebates: $2000 for Buick Rebate and $750 for being a USAA member for a total rebate of $2750. Price negotiated on vehicle: $48592 Add ... Read More

Buick Enclave Lease Questions

• Re: good lease terms? [eringarbarino]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 1, 2010 3:23:33 AM

  Hi Erin. I definitely think that you can do better than this. General Motors is currently providing a $1,600 cash incentive on leases of the 2011 Buick Enclave through U.S. Bank. That's right around the discount that you were given. That means that the dealer is essentially selling you this truck at full MSRP. If I was in the market for one right now, I personally would want toms sort of ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Enclave Lease [koko19]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 1, 2010 3:16:34 AM

  Hi koko19. General Motors' normal consumer cash incentives are not compatible with its special lease program. Having said that GM often has special cash incentives that are good on leases only. In fact, GM's lease cash on the 2011 Buick Enclave is $2,500 (through 11/1)...even more than its consumer cash. Make sure to take this cash into account during your negotiations. GM is scheduled to introduce its new November programs some ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Enclave Lease [koko19]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 19, 2010 3:21:06 AM

  Hi koko19. I just crunched some numbers for you and according to my calculations if you were to lease a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL AWD that has an MSRP of $45,950 and a selling price of $40,700 through Ally right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $594. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Low Mileage Lease on CXL1 [scvmom]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 19, 2010 3:18:34 AM

  You're welcome, scvmom. Thanks for the additional information. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 AWD that has an MSRP of $43,650 and a selling price of $39,217 ($500 over dealer invoice minus the $2,500 cash incentive on leases) through Ally right now for 39 months with 12,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $563. It wasn't clear ... Read More

• Re: Deposit or SmartLease [flbeachgal]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 6, 2010 3:27:07 AM

  Hey flbeachgal. GMAC's (now known as Ally) October base lease rate for a 36 or 39 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave is 2.9%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Enclave CXL-1 Lease [lfranco1]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 6, 2010 3:25:26 AM

  Hello lfranco1. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-1 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 2.9% and 44%, respectively. As you can see, Ally (formerly known as GMAC) publishes lease rates instead of money factors for vehicles. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing them by 2400. It is much more ... Read More

• Re: Buick Enclave 2011 Lease 15k 36 mos [flbeachgal]

  Written by: lfranco1 on Oct 3, 2010 2:07:42 PM

  flbeachgal, I have a similar deal allegedly on a car not at the dealer yet.....what dealership did you go to. I am also in south florida. thanks.

• Buick Enclave 2011 Lease 15k 36 mos

  Written by: flbeachgal on Oct 3, 2010 12:58:50 PM

  We went in today and made the down payment. We expect to take delivery some time this week as the car we want was not there yet. It was a 2011 Buick Enclave FWD Black W/ Nav, leather, 7 pass. I believe MSRP was about $44k. We negotiated a 36 month, 15k miles per year lease at $638 per month + 6.5% FL tax= $681. We are turning in a GMC ... Read More

• Re: Deposit or SmartLease [Car_man]

  Written by: flbeachgal on Oct 2, 2010 2:15:58 PM

  Hi Car_Man, Do you know what GMAC's October base rates are? Tomorrow I'm going with my father to lease a 2011 Buick Enclave FWD CXL-2. He turning his 2007 GMC Yukon Denali in since he has one month left on his 39 month lease. I think the MSRP is $44,955. This will be a 36 or 39 month lease for 15k miles. I really appreciate the information. I wish I knew ... Read More

• Low Mileage Lease on CXL1

  Written by: scvmom on Sep 20, 2010 3:35:04 PM

  Hi. I am looking at leasing an Enclave through the current promotion: 2011 Buick Enclave FWD CX Payments are for a 2011 Buick Enclave FWD CX with an MSRP of $36390. 39 monthly payments total $15555. I want to upgrade this promotion to the CXL 1 with Navigation and DVD entertainment package which brings the MSRP to $42150 when I build it using the promotion on the website (which factors in ... Read More

• Re: Deposit or SmartLease [zethus25]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 1, 2010 2:36:47 AM

  Thanks James :). Through September 7th, GMAC's base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL AWD with 12,000 miles per year are 2.9% and 48%, respectively. As you can see, the residual value is significantly better than what you were expecting...which is always a pleasant surprise. General Motors is currently providing a $2,200 cash incentive on leases of this vehicle through GMAC. ... Read More

• Re: Deposit or SmartLease [Car_man]

  Written by: zethus25 on Aug 15, 2010 11:14:28 AM

  Car_man, You're the best there is. Can you please help me work out the real cost of a lease for a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL. The MSRP with options of the car I want is $45,645. Edmunds has the invoice price at $42,964.70. Looking for a 36 month (12K miles per year) lease with no cap reduction (no money down). Can I assume that the residual is around 36%-38%. No clue ... Read More

• Re: lease in NJ (south FL registration though) [jbiz]

  Written by: zethus25 on Aug 13, 2010 11:25:48 PM

  Jbiz, I ran your numbers through my expert lease software and I get the below results. Basically, using the values you have stated, expert lease calculated a monthly payment of $638with inception costs (1st month, security, DMV fees, doc fees, etc.) at around $1,715. Total MSRP: $48,040 (47,245 + destination charge) Total Purchase price: $43,832 (purchase price + destination charge) term: 39 months (12K miles per year) residual: $22K Money factor: ... Read More

• Re: lease in NJ (south FL registration though) [jbiz]

  Written by: zethus25 on Aug 13, 2010 12:51:38 PM

  Jbiz, What base lease rate and residual value were you quoted with your lease offer on the Enclave? I am looking to lease a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL for 36 months. I would like to compare your numbers with the values Car_man stated in an earlier post. I want to make sure I have the right numbers before I start making my lease proposal. Thanks James