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Beware! Unreliable!
hchambley, 12/10/2014
updated 06/12/2016
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
101 of 103 people found this review helpful
I purchased my used 2009 Enclave approx. 2 years ago. Carfax report looked good and a friend of mine had one and loved it. I have loved and sang praises of my new car! I traded my 2009 Yukon XL for this car to save on gas and loved the downsize and savings. Since I purchased my Yukon brand new and never had issues, I opted out of the extended warranty on this car thinking I wouldn't have issues either. Boy was I wrong! Within a month one of the coil packs went out but it was replaced at no charge under dealership 30 day warranty. Six months later I started having transmission problems and my transmission needed to be replaced. Within two weeks of it being replaced started having other trouble and had to replace the throttle body. Since then I have had to replace every coil pack, the timing chain and everytime I get it fixed months later there are more problems.
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No Longer Own Ours... Buyer Beware!!!
sfreid1, 03/15/2014
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
When the Enclave is working properly, it is an excellent car. Quiet, comfortable, and fairly powerful for an SUV. However, there was rarely a time where everything was in proper working order. Our first major issue was the entire throttle body going out, which also caused the entire electrical system to crash, leaving us stranded on the side of a busy road, partially blocking traffic. This experience also gave us a chance to try out Onstar, which was worthless. The hazards also drained the battery after one hour, so they didn't work. After that, buttons snapped off, brakes needed replacement, transmission, and power steering prob. We just bought a fully loaded 2014 Infiniti QX60 and love it!
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Engine failure with less than 50,000 miles
David Romer, 11/09/2016
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I became aware of a transmission issue with this make/model of vehicle after purchasing the vehicle from my Wife's grandmother (first owner). The transmission felt like it was slipping and the service engine light came on so I attempted to drive the vehicle into the dealership, but ended up requiring a tow when the vehicle broke down on the freeway. The dealership found a broken rocker arm, opened the engine and determined that the engine required complete replacement (vehicle under 50,000 miles). I was told by the dealership that they could not identify the cause of the issue. GM offered to cover less than half of the cost to replace the engine (My bill will be $5,500). Once the engine is replaced the dealership will have to inspect the transmission and possibly replace the wave plate. My plan is to repair the vehicle, sale it, and never again drive a GM vehicle.
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Night mare
JK Mir, 12/21/2015
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
51 of 54 people found this review helpful
Bought it new 2009 1. All steering wheel hydraulic parts had to be replaced 2. Water pump went bad 3. Now transmission is gone.
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WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED
Lindsey, 09/16/2015
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
50 of 53 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in Feb. 2014 with 28k miles on it... A month later the steering wheel started making a whining noise. I took it to the dealership and they said "that is common with those SUV's" and this was when the recall on the power steering came out. So I said ok, what if I'm driving down the road and my power steering goes out? They said "then we will fix it." That's safe! Fix the problem AFTER something bad happens... And shortly after this I had to replace the water pump (@ $385- which was the 2nd time it had been replaced and my car still had less than 40k miles!) Then, on my way to work one day a few months later my car made a terrible noise so I pulled over... The timing chains broke (that's great for the transmission)... So I had those replaced under special policy. A few months after that... my car was running TERRIBLY. The transmission was slipping. I took it to another dealership and they fixed the 3-5-R plate under special policy but then I needed my A/C fixed as well as a coil and spark plug replaced. I ended up paying over $475 this time. A month or so later... 2 more coils and spark plugs needed replaced as well as the front engine mount. I was quoted over $1100 and my car has 62k miles on it currently!! I got the car back after the repairs and the 2nd time I drove it it is saying "LOW OIL PRESSURE. STOP ENGINE!" So I give up. I am trading it. I don't feel comfortable selling it to someone individually! I am SICK that I have to trade because I was planning on driving this for a very long time! I have 2 children and they LOVE the DVD player. I love the back up camera and we couldn't ask for anything prettier or better on the inside! When you have a car that you're going to lose over $10k on it really makes you disgusted with the company! I have contacted GM and they say "I will note your issues" .... It's like oh thanks. I'm glad you're taking the time to do that.. how about reimbursing me for all the money I've spent in repairs, tows, missed time from work because my car wouldn't start, etc. etc.??? I will NEVER buy another GM car! Worst company ever.
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Never again GM
Lisa, 08/09/2018
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2009 Buick Enclave from a shady dealership, didn't know that at the time. It had 95000 miles on it. We loved the way it looked and we liked the way it drove. Paid way too much for it. Immediately took it to Buick because of a hesitation problem when accelerating. Was told that there were no problems. Had it for approximately a year when we found out that it needed the timing chain replaced. Took it back to Buick and were told because it was 4000 miles over the special warranty that we would have to replace the timing chain ourselves. Even though I explained that I had brought the truck to them immediately after buying it because of the same issue but they still refused to honor the special warranty. Couldn't afford to fix the problem immediately and drove it for another 9 months until it could not be driven anymore. Took it to the dealership we bought it from and they did the work on it. 3 days after getting it back the transmission blew. And since it has been one chronic issue after another. Granted the car now has 206, 000 miles on it but in this day and age that should be nothing for a car, not a $40, 000 vehicle. We are now completely upside down on our loan after putting in over $10, 000 in repairs which has included the engine control module, power steering pump, alternator, ignition coils, CV axle, catalytic converters, O2 sensor, and more. And we are now certain that we need another transmission. As soon as we can come up with the money we are turning the car over to the bank and going back to the reliable vehicles, Honda. GM sucks and I will never buy another product from them again. Not only do they put out poor quality vehicles but their customer service is awful.
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Beautiful / Horrible
Herb Walstreet, 12/01/2015
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
This car is cursed. We had a Yukon XL for 10 years and never had any issues. We have 80k miles or so on this vehicle and have spent around $10k in various maintenance and repairs. We've had to replace the transmission 11 months ago and it's currently in the shop because of a stutter it has in cruise on the highway (ignition coils?). We know our power steering is going out but it's not bad enough that Buick will replace it under the extended warranty. Our heated seats only stay on for about 5 mins then go off. The instrumentation buttons (AC temp control) have worn incredibly fast (replaced them once already), have had a "stuck strut", replaced rotors, replaced the battery and some decorative adhesive molding on the window frames is bubbling up and shredding (looks horrible when you look at the driver's side of the car). All of this and our gas mileage is terrible also (13 in the city and 18 highway). I want to like this car - it's really good looking but we've got to get rid of it and we'll avoid Buick. My recommendation, steer clear!
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Why won't the dealerships tell me?
ybayless, 03/03/2013
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just want to know what is wrong this time. I've spent 2000 on my car in the last 6 weeks and the problems still exist. I don't want to spend another dime until I know that my car will be fixed. There are a lot of problems with this model vehicle, but I still love it. I will have to get rid of it anyway since I can no longer reccomend it to my friends. GMC should be ashamed of themselves. They should feel responsible for all the money and extra problems that they cause loyal patrons to spend. I feel duped.
The class a ride
Rollie Lewis, 01/10/2017
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The car has never let me down. I'm a veteran and go to Fargo VA hospital it's a good ride , smooth and quiet comfortable. It's dependable and I need car with less miles.
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Have to do your homework before you buy one.
John Smith, 10/02/2018
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
2009 AWD CXL Make sure this vehicle has had the timing chain RE-program recall done before you buy or your engine will jump or stop, make sure it has had the water pump replaced. Shock go bad about 80k miles, make sure it has had a transmission fluid flush by 65k miles or you will be replacing that (be nice to your transmission, it is not durable). Do regular oil changes (a must with this engine), Steering wheel has a squeek on most of them, will possibly require coils/plugs at 65k miles, but most GM's do. LCD controls are not easy to navigate, LCD is not very clear with back up camera. Headlights/fog lights rock! Bluetooth works very well, but not easy to connect the first time compared to Ford sync. Gas mileage under normal city driving, maybe 13-15 at best. Highway maybe18-22 at best. When taken care of properly, this is a great suv to drive.
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Enclave To Many Problems to List
veryunhappy4, 08/20/2012
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Without going into great detail, Ill list some of the problems with my 2009 Enclave. Power steering went out parts where changed, Timing belt was adjusted then replaced, Transmission adjusted at least twice, Car rolls backward in drive, (Unable to be corrected) per GMC, Engine problems, A/C smells musty, later: A/C working properly, Shorted out turning signal and reverse light, Sun roof leak, Exterior doors-laminate peeling off, Bench seatbelt locks and cant be used, Paint peeling off of buttons of radio and a/c controls, Very loud cabin noise when back windows are down, these are some of the issues I can think of off of the top of my head. I stopped counting my return trips to the repa
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Brent Copple, 09/07/2018
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
2009 Buick Enclave cxl. I bought this car in May 2017 with 130,000 miles. I have had no complaints until a couple weeks ago. Enclave shakes when accelerating up hills or from a dead stop. Loses power and runs up RPMs. Took it to dealership where it was purchased and was told the transmission needs to be replaced. So I decide to do some research about this particular vehicle and all I can find is nothing but people complaining about the transmission going out on their vehicles. My Enclave now has a hundred and seventy-one thousand miles and is worth approximately $8,000 with a good transmission. If I put a new transmission in it will cost me approximately $3,600. It's just not right when you pay for a vehicle and you can only enjoy it for a year-and-a-half because of transmission issues. I think GM has a lot of growing to take place if they're going to ever try to compete with quality of Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot. From what I read on reviews people claim they have had to replace fuel pump, power steering pump, etc. I know for sure I will not buy another GM product based on my experience and reading what other people have gone through. A $40,000 vehicle should not have transmission issues.
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sdj, 08/26/2015
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought my car with 4000 miles in 2010. A year after I bought it it started kicking back when on cruise and going uphill. Took it in to dealership. They said they replaced this and that but every year after that I kept taking it back for the same problem of kicking back when going uphill. As soon as the warranty ran out I had to take it in again and this time ended up paying over $700 to fix two of the cylinders. Have tried cleaning out carbon. It is even worse now than it ever was. Can't drive it with cruise on because it has started kicking back even on straight flat roads. Check engine light constantly comes on and we have spent close to $1500 just trying to get things looked at to try and figure out the problem. Have called GM to try and have them reimburse my dollars and stand behind their product but they won't. For such a huge company, it's too bad that they treat their customers this way. I'm disgusted and now looking to get rid of it with 76K miles. I do not recommend purchasing this vehicle to anyone. I won't even try to sell it outright because I wouldn't feel right selling it to another innocent individual.
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Worst vehicle. STAY AWAY
Jeremy, 01/23/2018
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Terrible reliability. Car was being repaired more than it could be driven. Normal maintenance guidelines were followed but the quality of this vehicle is horrendous. I will never buy a GM product again. No customer service support. Basically told they can’t help because it’s out of warranty. Shocks/struts, wheel bearing, steering pump failed at 60,000. Transmission began leaking right after. Coolant leak and heater failure at 80,000. That’s just some of the problems.
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Love the Enclave but hate my car
kreshe, 11/05/2014
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I wish these reviews were posted before I purchased mine in 2011. After buying the car, I had issues with the engine light (gas tank cap leaked), water pump, air not blowing cold (dealer still unable to locate the problem), I just had my transmission rebuilt (two shops said they have seen this with this vehicle, Traverse and Acadia) and a day after shelling out over $3K, my engine light comes on (possible catalytic converter)!!! I am tired of the problems but after spending all of this money, I cannot afford another vehicle. I seriously wish General Motors would look into all of these issues!
Expensive vehicle to own
donbee1, 01/30/2015
updated 08/03/2020
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Enclave used with 60K on the clock a year and a half ago. Since then had to replace high pressure fuel pump, battery, and just got it back from the shop after having BOTH catalytic converters replaced for check engine light and rough running. I have owned a bunch of cars in my life and never had a catalytic converter go bad, let alone two on the same car at the same time. Love the ride and gagetry but repairs very expensive. Definately not a do it your self repair vehicle. Mileage combined around 20. I expected a little better. The third Buick I have owned and may be the last. The extended warranty was useless. Only covered "internal" parts. P.S. Since the original review Had to replace motor as it seized at 130K,of course, the extended warranty expired at 100k to the tune of $7500. Never again GM. Next time will be an import. Update: so far, no further issues. Still running, get the occasional " error message of the week" that magically go away such as tire pressure monitor, stabilitrac disabled, etc. that seem to go away when the car is turned off with no codes set. Had a problem with the battery going dead overnight, Turned out to be my Garmin GPS randomly turning itself on as it was plugged into the front accessory socket. Now I leave it unplugged when not in use. Now up to 218000 miles and still holding on. The CEL of the week still pops up intermittently and one of the TPM sensors has gone south but seems to have settled down. We are in the midst of moving and keeping our fingers crossed that she will make through all the trips left.
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Great ride
don, 03/02/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle after I read 50 reviews and some test drives. Other folks have done a great job of describing the joys of an Enclave. I have experienced mileage as high as 28 on flat road 55mph and no traffic. Typical on interstate at 70 is 23-24 if you keep your foot steady. 2 complaints- tires extremely noisy on some roads. I drive with both feet and periodically, if my foot is resting on the brake when I accelerate, the vehicle jumps. Have had a couple close calls. I now make sure my foot is off the brake. Dealer says my brake foot is confusing the throttle computer causing it to feed in more gas. One Toyota has same problem.
Lord help me I need it!
Jamie L. Quin, 02/27/2019
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 Buick enclave cxl, I never had a brand new vehicle in my entire life and I'm 45 years old, this was the vehicle I thought I always wanted. The ride is very very comfortable but.......since I've had this vehicle of 3 years I have had to change motor mounts, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, hot water hoses, coil packs (twice) and I also have one to be change this weekend. I have also had the transmission plate replaced, new speakers all the way around and new chair motor, crank relay switch, ignition relay switch, replaced a headlight, replaced day lamps of which only (1) works at a time never both, replaced back lamp and now periodically it just does not say a word and takes a few tries to crank. the dealership kept it over night and the diagnostic read nothing, but they did clear a few codes. I have had to have this vehicle towed (4) times, I owe wayy more than it's worth so I can not trade it in. I hope and pray that GMC takes these reviews into consideration when producing the next wave of Enclaves...I really like the Enclave but my God I can not afford it and wish that I can give a good review once on them.
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Whyyyyyyyyy?
judi, 11/14/2015
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Why does everything go wrong with this horrible car? It is never without a problem and is costing me every month for a repair. Has anyone had buick respond?
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Enclave Woes!
vsabre, 02/26/2014
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2009 Enclave in 2012 and in the first year I owned it, I have had the following problems: 1. Timing Chain, 2. Water pump, 3. Front Struts, 4. Rack and Pinion, 5. Power Steering Pump, 6. Engine Mount, 7. Washer fluid pump and 8 Transmission. And since the car never goes more than one week without a check engine light coming on (which disables the remote start), the remote start is not available most of the time. Other than that, I love the car.
Wish I had read more reviews first
Gary Moman, 02/01/2019
updated 02/07/2022
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2009 in Jan 2019 with 163k. Very clean, well kept, great interior, with all the usual accolades given by those who purchased new and need to brag about their choice. Lots of style. I wonder if any of those original buyers still have theirs. You expect to have issues with an older unit, but these are unacceptable. Shifting is sometimes just some wild guess as far as I can tell. As reported by others here the engine often stumbles at any nominal cruise speed, especially on a slight upgrade. It often has great difficulty deciding what gear to use. It originally complained about evap canister valve (P0496, replaced it) and misfires on cylinders 4 and 6. Seemed like some simple repairs. Replacing parts has not yet fixed the misfire problems. Can't really tell if engine or tranny is responsible for all the cruise stumbling problems, but both are suspect. Expected much better from a Buick. My last three pickups (F150s) all got equal or better gas mileage and only one had transmission problems, at over 300,000 miles. The 93 Silverado tranny hunted from new and died at 180,000 so I guess GM just can't get their act together. No more GM vehicles for me. Update: 3 years later. Fixed the various bugs. Kinda. Tyranny is still slipping from time to time. Low rpm misfires are still a problem. You learn to avoid certain throttle settings. It will burn out catalytic converters quickly because of misfires. I like the ride and the quiet, but stick to my original assessment. No more GM cars.
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Beautiful, but unreliable
mlerlie, 02/07/2012
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have owned luxury German cars for well over three decades but the beauty of the Enclave won us over while living in hilly Maryland. Big mistake. Expensive mistake. As other reviewers say, there are too many things going wrong for such a young vehicle. Plastic outside between the windows bubble/ripple, car rolls back while in drive on a hill as if it were in reverse, car rolls at least 6 inches after putting it in park on flat land, knocking noise when turning steering wheel either way, absolutely abysmal gas mileage - bottom end of mpg range, very sluggish on hills, but the deal breaker was the slipping transmission on a 3 year old car with less than 50k miles. Went back to BMW after 10 mo.
Never though I would drive a Buick
mark, 05/24/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We narrowed our choice down to the Audi Q7, Acura MDX and finally bought an 2009 Enclave CXL AWD (Carbon Black). We truly love the car. Very roomy. Great design. Super quiet. Handling very good for an SUV. The third row comfortable for three. We are a family of four. GM did a good job on this car. This is an excellent SUV Crossover that should be striving to be the best in every category, it has that kind of potential. There is need for some tweaking, such as real wood, better MPG and throttle response/shift adjustment. I would highly suggest the Enclave to anyone looking for a solid, well designed SUV.
My 2009 Enclave
M. Steele, 05/19/2019
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Look up all the extended service repair warranties on the car before you buy one. Many of them leak when raining or in a car wash. Water builds up in the pan under passengers feet, when turning a corner many expletives can be heard. The stereo if Bose is known to malfunction. It's not Bose its the water! Mine had a leak on both sides in the front, the amplifier is under the drivers legs and a small bit of water ran down somewhere behind the dash and on to the plugs. A loud popping noise then nothing. I've replaced it but its not cheap. This vehicle is also prone to these issues and mine has had problems with both, the tranny and power steering. There is a class action suit in CA for the steering issue. If the car drops below 1800 rpm's you revert to manual steering, It doesn't let you know it just does it and I pray your not in a turn at higher speeds. The tranny is notorious for problems. on both they have had to give the customer extended warranty for 10 yrs or 150000 miles. There are a lot of vehicles out there that are more water tight and don't have the maintenance costs the Enclave seems to have.
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Awesome SUV
Enclave Owner, 10/05/2020
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
its quiet a catch, all the room and features anyone could ask for. 152k miles and still going strong. Inside still just like new, as far as the chrome trim people are complaining about, its not that bad, i have seen vehicles coming towards me with chrome worse than this vehicle blinding you. I yet to be blinded by the chrome reflection. But over all this vehicle 5 stars all around. Take care of it, it will take care of you and yours. The wife Loves it, great for Grandchildren.
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Love my buick enclave
jack rezai, 05/11/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
GM won me back with this SUV! The interior and exterior quality is excellent. I had an 08 highlander before my buick, and the quality was not even close. seats are very comfortable and very supportive. Driving this vehicle is a joy. Ride is smooth, comfortable, stable and quiet even in high winds. AWD system works perfectly. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada, and the AWD, Stabilitytrack, and traction control system provides stable and comfortable ride. I have not gotten stuck in snow and mudd even once. My sister with her subaru SUV got stuck, I didn't. This vehicle has lots of rooms! Love the look and the style. Welcome Back GM! Great work :)
The Buick Enclave is Fantastic!
Enclave Fan, 12/09/2008
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 09 Buick Enclave a few months ago and I am very pleased. The styling is gorgeous, the build quality is tight and sharp, and the ride is very comfortable even for a big guy like me. I tried the Acura MDX which is so overrated, the Lexus 330 is another wildly overrated SUV, the Audi, BMW, and Mercedes' comparable SUVs cost 25-30K more and aren't any better. The Buick Enclave has great interior space, just hauled a Christmas tree and wreath to the house with room to spare, and the mileage has been averaging 17mpg with AWD! The engine is strongly reactive and the steering is tight and responsive. The interior noise is practically zero! I've owned a lot of vehicles and this Buick rocks!
Excellent Vehicle!
Brad, 03/08/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the best vehicle my wife and I have purchased. THe quality is outstanding. A relative of ours had the 2008 Enclave CX and we couldn't wait to get rid of our Trailblazer to get one. It drives smoothly, is VERY quiet, and we enjoy the XM radio. We test drove the Mazda CX-9, the Toyota Rav4 and the Toyota Highlander. The Enclave CX came with the most "bells- and whistles" standard than any vehicle we looked at.
re-calibrate your tranny.
charlie, 03/19/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is short and sweet.I love my enclave.Love the looks, ride, comfort,and all the extras.Was not crazy about tranny shifting so much. Checked around and found out that your dealer can change something on the computer and your car won't shift as much. Didn't take long to do and it sure makes a difference. I think there is a bulletin put out by Buick if your dealer wants to know about it. All you guys with tranny stories, check it out.It does make a difference. It won't shift as much. I hope this helps.
Ms. Enclave
NESSA709, 12/10/2008
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice and comfortable riding SUV. GM has always had the best riding cars without all the road noise. Fit and finish is very nice for an American car maker.
A Huge Step Up
tyler, 09/04/2008
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We traded in from a Toyota Seqouia and we are very happy. It rides like nothing youve ever been in. The interior is amazing and very well built. The gas mileage is best in class and it's gorgeous outside and in. A may be a bit slow, but it is very swift compared to all other SUVs I've driven, to which it should be compared. The warranty is unbeatable and new GM are supposed to be very reliable from what ive heard and read about in auto magazines. It's extremely quiet too.
More Con's than Pro's
sarah, 11/11/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Enclave in Florida then moved to the mountains in Virginia 10mo later. First off the car is really loud when standing outside but quiet on the inside.These are the things going wrong. Plastic outside between the windows bubble/ripple, coating came off of air conditioner button, carpet worn completely down on passenger side, car rolls back while in drive on a hill as if it were in reverse, car rolls at least 6 inches after putting it in park on flat land, knocking noise when i turn my steering wheel either way and the carpet is made very very cheap.All these things are covered under warranty except the carpet.Still have problems with car rolling back while n drive on hill.
Smooth, Quiet, Stylish
BS, 03/08/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We test drove the Cadillac SRX and Mercedes R350, but the Enclave beat them both, hands down. Much quieter and smoother ride and more cargo room.
not as advertised
schomeboy, 11/23/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought car in "clunker" trade-in deal. My wife fell in love with this car based on the interior and quiet ride. she was correct on both. however, after 4 months we see a couple of issues. first, gas mileage is 15-20 not 17-24 as advertised! No different than the "clunker" we had. took it back to dealer and of course found nothing wrong. had to put foam strips on underside of garage door because rear door lifts too high and bangs on bottom of garage door. ill designed. no clothes hook on second row seats. to hang clothes you have to use hook by 3rd row seats and it is difficult to get to. nice car overall, but I would look at others before investing this much money.
Buick Hit It Out Of The Park
Red Jewel Enclave, 04/09/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Buick Enclave is a thoughtfully designed vehicle that is beautiful in every way. The exterior styling with the Red Jewel tintcoat is stunning against the chrome finishings. We chose the cashmere leather with cocoa accents, which sets off the luxurious tone of the interior. The Edmund's editor doesn't like the interior 'bling', but we love it. On a recent road trip, we averaged 22mpg. With city driving mixed in we are seeing an overall average of 19mpg, so we are very satisfied with the fuel economy. No other SUV comes close to this one in terms of comfort, quietness and luxury features. My other car is a Cadillac and all I want do now is drive the Enclave (but the wife won't let me).
Oh!!!!!!!!!! what a smooth ride.
Jim Evans, 05/02/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have always owned Yukons' but the ride of this Enclave,is so GREAT. Quiet !!!!! I can hear people in third row seat with no problem. So much fun.
A Truly Awesome Vehicle
LakeErieDriver, 05/04/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car. It is the ultimate family vehicle and still offers style and comfort like in an upscale SUV. Pricing is high though, ours stickered just over $50k. We went from a 2007 Chrysler Aspen (full- size) and don't miss any space. Fuel Economy is great, we average about 18 city, 24 highway, sometimes even better! Very Luxurious, after all it's a Buick!
Never again
Don Bradbury, 02/02/2019
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the fourth Buick vehicle I have owned and the worst. I bought it used with 60K miles on the clock. I also purchased an extended warranty that was completely worthless as it covered none of the repairs. First lost the high pressure fuel pump, then 2 catylytic converters. The batteries died twice. The electrical system is extremely buggy as the check engine light of the week happens and most times magically disappears.The front blower fan shorted out due to water leakage from somewhere. I never did find the source. I have had the power steering issue. And at 130K miles the motor self destructed due to the timing chain issue. I have always driven a lot of miles with my vehicles and have NEVER had to replace a timing chain or catylytic converter. While I enjoy the comfortable ride and road presence of the car, it is sadly a money pit. I have nearly $10k invested in repairs. I have nearly 200k miles on the clock now and I calculate I will need to go another 30 to run out my warranty on the replacement motor. When she dies, I will probably look hard at the import offerings.
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Very happy
Impressed, 05/25/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I saw the Enclave about a year ago and started my research immediately. Compared to all the other sport looking crossovers, with a three pass third row seat, the Buick has the most standard features at a better or comparable price point. I had a Tahoe, and I loved it, except for the cargo behind the third row, I couldn't even fit a standard stroller back there, so this time I was looking for the passenger room and functionality, and I found it. My kids can easily access the third row. It has all the pretty things that I wanted, to include the dual sun roofs and power liftgate. It looks hot, drives like a dream, and made all my friends jealous! And, you can't beat the warranty! Thanks!
Gorgeous Car with Great Ride
Wildhart, 01/23/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful, beautiful vehicle that handles and rides with ease. Intown mpg so far is 20.7 mpg which is great. Love everything about it especially the driver memory and safety backup camera. Only things that need improvement are more cup holders in front and more storage room suitable for CD's. As a woman, I would love somewhere to put my purse. We are looking forward to some road trips and many years of driving pleasure with this great car. GM Buick has hit a home run with this fantastic car. The foreign cars (Lexus, etc) that are in the same class, well, they just aren't. The Enclave is extremely nice. It has a smooth, quiet ride and can go toe to toe with any of the others. Love it!
A Pleasant Drive
Better Buy Buick, 05/23/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We ordered our Enclave as we did not want a lot of the options on cars the dealer had on his lot. We have been extremely well pleased for the most part. We travel with our dog and there is room for the crate plus luggage. Last fall we traveled from Michigan to Boston and got 31-33 mpg on the New York Thruway traveling at the 65 mph speed limit. Coming home on both the Thruway and side trips we averaged 28 mph. Don't know what we get around town. We liked the styling inside and out which is what attracted us to the car after doing much research. Two of our neighbors were so impressed with the car they bought one themselves. One of them traded in a newer Lincoln cross over.
Great Vehicle
Happy Customer, 10/24/2008
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle replaced a van that we really liked. However it is a huge step up. This is the nicest new vehicle I have ever purchased. This a gem that people need to look at. With the direct injection and variable valve timing, I get better fuel mileage than my van. It is well thought out and we enjoy all of the features it has to offer. It is comfortable and super quiet & smooth down the road. I would recommend this vehicle to anybody. My family loves it. Take one for a test drive.
Went from Lexus RX to this! LOVE IT!
Jeff, 06/15/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We came out of the Lexus and wanted something with more room, but NOT a minivan. We test drove so many new cars recently, and saw this car on lot and asked about it. I was cautious because of the name Buick reminded me of my Dad's car. Once we got in the car, I was shocked how nice everything was. The test drive was amazing!
Love My Car
CAOwner, 02/22/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Came from a minivan so I did lots of research. Was planning on an Acadia, but got a great deal on the Enclave fully loaded. I love all the extra features. It is comfortable, fun to drive - feels sturdy and safe, but hightly responsive. Great turning radius. Very versitile to transport kids and cargo, although slightly smaller that my van. Most of my driving is city, but just took it on a a long road trip to the snow with the family. I love it even more now. Handled beautifully and was very comfortable.
High Quality Vehicle
MN Driver, 09/24/2008
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We compared the Enclave to the Audi Q7 and replaced a Yukon XL. My wife wanted something smaller, but that still has a third row. We initially were focused on the Acadia, but kept looking at the Enclave in the showroom and appreciated the chrome wheels and more refined interior. My wife preferred the Enclave versus the Q7 and we saved 13K as well.
CITY GAS MILAGE
JWL, 10/13/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Buick claims a city gas milage of 17 mpg on the EPA sticker. In straight city driving under the most conservative starts and stops my Enclave gets an averave of 11.7 MPG. I have provided the dealership the gas receipts and milage. The fact is that the 6 speed electrocic transmission holds the car in 2nd gear at 30 miles an hour causing the engine to Tach at a steady 1900 RPM. When the car passes 40 MPH the Tach drops to 1200 RPM. I was contacted by GM's Division Manager who told me that is how the transmission is calibrated and there is nothing they can do about it. I bought this car based on the fuel estimates and I feel that they should be able to produce what they advertise. 31% less.
Great!!!! but.......
buckeye boy, 09/17/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We really enjoy our Enclave. We moved out of a Toyota Sequoia and do miss the extra space and taller ride, however, this Buick is a remarkable vehicle overall. I have only 2 complaints, I am only 5'-9", unlike a previous reviewer I like the footrest on the left side. My problem is either the seat is too short or the seat height is not right for me, I get a cramping sensation in my right thigh, especially after driving for awhile. Second concern is that the middle position of the 8 seater will not easily accommodate a child seat as we hoped. Should have tested that. Overall a great vehicle and fun to drive.
Great fun sporty family car
smilininma, 01/03/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have only had the car for 9 months but so far we really like it. The gas mileage could be better. We are getting about 15-16 mpg but we live up on a big hill and I spend most of the day going up and down it so that needs to be taken into consideration. It is a great family car and I love that we didn't have to go the minivan route but have the all the room of one.
Best large crossover (by far)
luv my enclave, 04/20/2009
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First let me say that I drove all the competition (MDX, Pilot, RX350, Highlander, CX-9, etc) and none can compare to the Enclaves combination of MPG, horse power, interior space, and fit/finish. We just couldn't be happier with our new Enclave. It simply blows away the competition. Hopefully it is not too late for GM, but they finally got it right with this Buick. If status appeal of the nameplate is not your top priority when buying a large crossover SUV, the Buick Enclave will be the natural choice.
09 Enclave - CXL Great Crossover!!
Bob, 02/12/2010
2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This one sweet Crossover. Buick hit a homerun with this vehicle. We have made 3 trips from NJ to FL in all kinds of weather and the Enclave was secure, comforable and pleasent to drive. It is extremely quiet and rides like a limo. Highway Gas milege was 18-21 with car loaded and averaging 70-80MPH. We rode through both snow and rain storms and it performed excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone. We had a Lexus RX350 and the Buick beats it hands down in all areas. GM has finally woke up!