Used 2009 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
A Great SUV
The Enclave is an excellent choice if you are looking for a premium suv. We compared to the Acura, Lexus and Lincoln models and chose the Enclave because it has more room than the competition along with superior comfort and performance. To date, the quality has been excellent and the comfort and ride dynamics have exceeded our expectations.
Buick Smells Like Gas
I have a 2009 Buick Enclave that I bought brand new in May. I have put 2500 miles on it. I told the dealer after about a week, that I smelled a raw fuel smell inside of the car. I didn't know it smelled from the outside until a friend told me after driving behind me. They tried to say it was the evap system but that smells way too much. The inside fuel smell happens when I turn a sharp corner or come to a stop. My kids, wife and I get sick when we go on a long drive and have headaches and nausea. It is a raw fuel smell. Like unburned fuel. Now even under the Lemon Law, GM won't budge as if I'm making this up. I'll never buy a GM again.
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Classy ride
I bought my ‘09 Buick Enclave CXL a week ago and have been enjoying it immensely. The neighbor says it looks “quite classy.” It is white and grey with black rims and a black leather interior. It is fully loaded and I love the chrome trim. Fortunately the previous owners replaced the transmission plus it has newer brakes (front and back) rims and tires. It only has 187K so I am hoping our family will get years of worry free driving. Hoping the regular oil changes will prevent the timing chain from stretching. Also keeping a close eye on the temp gauge so that the water pump doesn’t fail and overheat the motor. If you can find an older low mileage Enclave that has been well maintained, get it!
Sluggish acelleration
Transmission seems to hesitate frequently. Major black residue at exit of muffler pipes. Service adviser says the vehicle is not broken in yet, it has 5000klm on it.
New Enclave Engine Problems
I really wish I could love my new Enclave. This is my first GM purchase and my first American car. What a frustrating and disappointing experience, so far. In less than a month since taking delivery of my new 2009 Buick Enclave CXL AWD, and with less than 800 miles logged on the vehicle, my new car has been in for service three times for the same engine vibration problem. The fuel injection system has been cleaned, fuel injector and ignition coil replaced and now the service techs are "looking more deeply into the cylinder head and valve train." (YIKES!) Vehicle downtime now stands at an abysmal 50%, since taking delivery. I was so hopeful for GM, but this car simply doesn't work.