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My wife loves it but it has issues
Tony M, 09/15/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Convenience Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
56 of 56 people found this review helpful
This is our second Enclave. As with the first, a strut needed to be replaced before 20k miles (both needed front right strut?), and as with the first one continuous transmission slippage between 2nd and 3rd gears. My second one also has motor-mounts that need to be replaced (31k miles on it)! It is currently in the shop where they are replacing the motor-mounts and have replicated and are trouble shooting the transmission slippage. They are most likely design/quality issues. I work with an exceptional dealership (Carl Black in Atl), and they have been the difference between me walking away from Buick vs. "Sticking it out" as they work out the kinks.
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Great size, handing, styling and dependable
par404, 06/24/2016
updated 01/18/2024
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
This SUV has good styling with fine details, great handling, a lot of room and comfortable to drive and ride. A great value compared to alternatives. As most SUV'S fuel economy is a liability. Great dependability. Now owned for 8 years and can not be happier. Trouble free driving.Can not wait until the 2022 comes out. Would like to trade for a new one.
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This is a GREAT car!
C. Ferguson, 09/08/2015
updated 03/13/2016
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
I was shopping around, currently was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. I liked what I was seeing on the highway in the Enclave so decided to give it a trial. Boy was I pleased! I was offered $7500 off and got exactly what I wanted. This SUV drives like a dream, great acceleration and it is very sporty on the highway. I don't have to let off the gas much going into curves. And what a nice surprise on gas mileage. Averaging 23 mpg on the highway and 21 in town. Electronics work well. A few bugs but not enough to get into a twit about. Great sound. I got a towing package and plan on getting a small travel trailer to do some weekend trips. I am completely satisfied with this car. The only thing I could say negative is the rear seats could be more comfortable for what I paid for the car. Love it!
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Third Impressions
Paul Horvick, 11/24/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
84 of 88 people found this review helpful
This is my third posting. We recently completed a 4987.5 mile trip with the Enclave, from Arizona, to South Carolina, to Florida and back to Arizona. I now have more extended time in the car, and can fine tune my thoughts. The good news is that, on the road travelling, the car is superbly easy to drive, very nice ride, and a feeling of safety and substance. Gas mileage on the highway was also very good, with an overall 26.5MPG for the trip. All worked well, comfort was very nice. The sound system is excellent. The BOSE system and radio was superb. When you also have a very quiet interior even at highway speeds, this was an easy car to be in and drive. The lane deviation system is a very nice feature, particularly useful on the highway. The blind spot warning is also a great feature, particularly when side and rear vision is less than ideal. The forward collision warning system was not in play, but seems like it would be a good feature. The ride, on the highway, is controlled, serene and quiet. (Unlike city driving, where the ride was harsh...feeling every road imperfection.) The navigation system is not particularly intuitive (although when set correctly it was helpful). One very annoying thing is that when our iPhone 6+ was connected via USB, the radio automatically defaults to the music on the iPhone and you must manually go thru the menu to get back to what was on the radio. Front seats are comfy, supportive and good for a long ride. The automatic return to a seat setting was very nice, as were the heated seats and heated steering wheel. Cruise control worked fine, but more than once I inadvertently turned on the heat to the steering wheel rather than engage cruise control. As noted in an earlier post, the middle row of seats is a joke. Compared to our Sienna van, the seats were uncomfortable even for people that are well under 6' tall. I really want to like the car. It is good looking, cruises well, and gets good MPG on the highway, But....the ride is harsh in town, about 15MPG in town, and the lines of sight in the rear and sides are awkward, more so in town driving. The rear seat comfort also is very poor for a car in this price category. We bought at the end of the 2015 model cycle; it had an MSRP of $47K, and we paid just over $37K. Buick also has a fairly decent reliability rating, and the 48mo warranty is a plus. Lots of good things about the car....a few that are poor. But, if the rear seat is not a concern, and perhaps without the towing package the city ride would improve, it is a safe and good looking car.
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Very quiet. Smooth riding.
Brian L, 12/02/2015
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
68 of 71 people found this review helpful
This is the quietest vehicle that we have ever owned and it is a SUV. (We have owned many, many vehicles over the years and all bought new.) Quality SUV & materials for far less in cost than other luxury SUVs. Front wheel drive is rated at 17/24 mpg. So far best that we have gotten pure highway is 23.1. Hopefully will improve somewhat. 2500 miles on it so far. Acceleration is acceptable to pass and go up hills. Overall we are very happy with it. One option that we got was lane departure & front end collision warning. Leather edition comes with blind spot warning and rear side collision alert. Thus loaded with safety features. Also, a middle air bag. One issue that we are not happy with is the "hanger" hooks are in the 3rd row. Can't use exit handles in second row since they are on the back of the front seats and not on the roof. We like to hang clothes on clothes bar when we travel but this is a problem other than just 10-12inches of such if using third row. With cars we put clothes about 50% across and still had good vision out of the back window. Third row and second row both fold down flat for storage. Overall very happy with this "car."
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Update after almost 2 years of ownership
Elwyn Davis, 05/21/2016
updated 11/27/2017
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
Here is an update prompted by Edmunds after 2 years and 10 months of ownership with about 46,000 miles on our 2015 Buick Enclave. We have not had any problems with this automobile at all in this time and over these miles. Unfortunately, we now have a more comfortable ride in addition to the Enclave, a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. However, that doesn't mean the Enclave is less comfortable than it was. I wrote a review of our 2015 Buick Enclave after 22,000 miles. It was our second Enclave, and it won't be our last. I was prompted by Edmunds to write an update. I wouldn't change a thing from my previous totally supportive review, other than like a fine musical instrument, it seems to be getting better with age. We are getting slightly better highway mileage than we did with our 2008, often getting 22-24 mi per gal, and we have the all wheel drive. It is a comfortable on trips as any automobile in which I have ever ridden. Around town it absorbs bumps and pot holes very well. There has been plenty of room for any use we have found. It has the same interior space as our 2008, which we used for a week's vacation in Colorado for a week carrying 4 adults and 2 grandsons and all of the stuff we 6 people needed. My only suggestion to Buick would be to bring some of the technology features more up to date in refreshes of this wonderful vehicle, such as keyless entry, push button start, and power sun shade with 2nd row seat sun roof. But these are picky little things, far outweighed with the delightful driving experience and usefulness of the vehicle. With the 2008 and 2015 we now have over 130,000 trouble free miles of driving. If you are interested in a near luxury, super comfortable and reliable, spacious people hauler you should seriously consider the Buick Enclave.
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I have had this SUV for 6 years
David McDowell, 09/13/2016
updated 09/30/2022
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
I have never enjoyed a car as much as I have enjoyed this vehicle. It has been very happy with the performance. My tires lasted over 70.000 miles. I have driven the SUV a couple times to Michigan and to Florida. I have 120,000 and have faithfully kept the oil change, tire rotation and have done all required maintenance on it. I have been asked if I want to trade it in and have declined because of how much i believe in this particular vehicle.
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Love our Enclaves
Jon McSparron, 08/21/2016
updated 02/26/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Enclave and they each get better. Love the seating, and storage. Wife hauls a lot of items when doing Prison Ministry work and she can still get 4 people into very comfortably . I like the vehicle for over all appearance, and variability. Good vehicle for us as we haul grand kids around and three car sets with 4 grand kids is not a problem. The entertainment system is great when traveling any distance with them as they can watch DVD's and not bother us in the front seat. Only hang up I have ever had is getting at the spare tire. Would not want to do that when the back is full of groceries or luggage as access to the lowering nut in under the storage bin at the rear of the vehicle. Have had an issue with the rear cooling system leaking. Dealer knew exactly what was wrong and had it fixed under warranty. Still love the Enclaves, great vehicles.
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Get outta here
mike scriven, 10/01/2016
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased a used 2015 enclave very happy with car. Lots of room for kids and cargo. Nice third row folds down when not in use for storage space. Bucket seats captain chairs in 1st and 2nd row are nice change from bench seats. So far no complaints handles well on road and quiet ride.
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Quiet and smooth
Does it matter?, 11/01/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought a fully loaded model in September of 2015. I'm fairly tall and leg room was a big concern for me, so my options were somewhat limited. We wanted a mid-sized SUV but ended up with a large SUV because we liked the comfortable seating so much. The ride is great! It is exceptionally quiet and smooth. You can spread out and make yourself comfortable. The engine is a bit undersized but I don't push it so it works fine. There aren't enough cup holders up front for such a big car, my old Toyota Seqouia (sp?) had about 100. And the space for storing stuff isn't all that good. I added an aftermarket cell phone holder which really helped. We charge our phones from the back USB ports to save on clutter. The interior looks luxurious. The AC seats rock, but I wish they were stronger. My biggest complaint is the driver side seat has something that pokes me in the thigh and is uncomfortable - I plan on addressing this at my first (complimentary) servicing. The sun roof is small but doesn't blow you away when open so I ride with it open almost everyday. Mileage is terrible. I drive in So Cal traffic everyday and knew this before buying it from other reviews. The infotainment system is pretty good, but the favorites could be a little easier to work with. The navigation system is a joke. Voice control is non-existent even after taking it to the dealer to get it fixed. Not the biggest issue because I trust my cell phone navigation more anyway. Swapping from my phone to my wife's phone via Bluetooth is easy. I plan on not renewing the satellite radio because I can get everything I need from my cell phone at a fraction of the cost. The Bose stereo system is fantastic - makes me wish I listened to louder music. Needs to have a push button start; it has everything else, I'm can't believe they left this out. The remote start is a nice feature. Safety features like blind spot detection and front collision warning are extremely helpful. The rear backup camera is very helpful, but I have seen clearer cameras on other vehicles. Tons of space on the inside! More storage than we commonly use. Suggestion: if/when you buy this car make sure you speak with a knowledgeable salesperson who can show you the features. I would buy this car again.
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New Buick Enclave
Hank W., 01/20/2016
updated 03/05/2020
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
60 of 68 people found this review helpful
This car is larger than most so called midsize SUV's. Electronics at this trim level may be intimidating. You won't be able to instantly use all features without reading the owner's manual,...several times. There are very few features the cares does not have. It's loaded. The only complaint so far with the electronics is the navigation system. It doesn't understand my southern dialect. Half the time I have to manually key in destinations as opposed to speaking them. I hope that time will enable the system to learn my voice. Creature comforts are impeccable. Seats are a little stiff compared to my Town Car but I expect them to loosen up over time. Leg room is the best out there, bar none, particularly the second row seating. Even the third row seating is adequate for relatively short trips. Noise levels are on a par with most luxury cars, quiet. Power is adequate for a vehicle this size but will not snap any necks. So far, fuel economy is on the low end of the manufacturer's estimate, about 16 around town, 18 overall. I have only achieved 20 on the highway. so far I like the car very much.
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Two years and 38,000 Miles....
DMZ, 12/30/2015
updated 01/03/2018
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Still loving this Enclave for all the same reasons listed on my previous reviews! Buick really put this SUV together with much thought and the timeless values and features people appreciate in a car like this. Solid, confident, smooth, hushed ride on the road. Wonderful space. Controls and amenities are placed intuitively in the cabin. Driver's perch just right. Spacious feeling behind the wheel - open. A pleasure to drive. I've had many people tell me "what a sharp car". It is very stylish for an SUV with the 20 inch wheels and front lighting. Wish the engineers could help carve out more mpg's - but this is a large, heavy vehicle. Back up camera very convenient and I would highly recommend the blind spot alert that I have. IMHO, this needs to be a mandate on all cars these days. Beautiful feature. As I have said before, BRAVO, BUICK!!! I could not be happier!!!!
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2nd TIME AROUND
Don J, 03/27/2018
updated 10/15/2018
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My wife and I are really sold on the Buick Enclave. We bought 2010 New and liked it so much we purchased a 2015 New. We have decided to purchase a New Enclave every five years in order to keep up with the technology. The car is just the right size, gives a feeling of security and luxury plus it is very dependable.
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Where does my oil go and what are these noises???
JW, 07/16/2017
2016 Buick Enclave Convenience Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
The engine is using / losing oil. I have approximately 50,000 miles on the vehicle. At 46,000 my "low oil" light came on. Sure enough - the oil barely registered on the dipstick. The dealership told me that I need to have my oil changed more often, even though I have it changed religiously and have NEVER been overdue. They also told me that the owner's manual instructs that customers must check the oil at every fuel fill up. (Shifting the blame to me?) Here I am - 3000 miles later - and about to take a road trip. I checked my oil and it barely registers on the dip stick. Apparently I am driving a $40,000 vehicle that has an engine that burns oil. There are no oil leaks on my garage floor, so it must be going somewhere. We will be taking my daughter's 2009 Pontiac on our road trip because I feel safer with us going far from home in that. There is also a LOUD bang in the back floor. I have taken it in and they "can't find it". The repair tech could hear the noise when I called in to schedule the repair using Blue Tooth - it's that loud! How can they not find metal banging together. A waste of money. I recommend purchasing a different vehicle.
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Best value for the size! Fits a lot.
CW, 12/05/2016
updated 12/07/2018
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before checking out this SUV in 2015. I wanted to lease an SUV to fit my bicycle inside, that's decent looking and under $5,000 per year on average (excluding gas, etc.). This car fit the bill with the massive discounts applied, so I went in to check it out. It is comfortable, and actually was cheaper than all other SUVs of similar stature (leather interior and AWD with navigation), even cheaper than the lower tier brands like Ford, Honda, and Toyota. All the seats are comfortable. I had it for a 39 month lease, and returned it to get a fun car. I would have kept it if I had space for an extra car and it didn’t depreciate to less than the buy off value- all because it just fits so much stuff!
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Early First Impressions
Paul Horvick, 08/21/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
We spent some time looking to replace our 2011 Toyota Sienna. Looked at the Toyota Highlander, new Honda Pilot and the Enclave. Because of a bad back, getting in and out of a car that has a high floor lip, or low ceiling is hurtful. The Enclave is a perfect size for ingress and egress with no back strain. In fact, the seats are marginally higher than those on the Sienna (and we loved the Sienna). The car was delivered with radio issues; it would not accept the signal from Sirius/XM to put it into subscription mode. A neighbor also just got a new Enclave and had the same issue. I am sure it will be resolved, but it does speak to the necessity of having a good warranty that covers the electronics (and, at 48 month warranty, it is excellent.) Steering is heavier than I would have thought; not really an issue, just an observation. The interior is quite plush and upscale; quiet. Kind of the old school luxury feel. Many consumer reviews comment on how comfortable it is on the go. I would say that is a matter of opinion. Our Sienna rode much better and was much less truck-like. Even in town, you notice every bump. Granted it is a soft bump, but somewhat disappointing compared to the Sienna. Controls, although there are many due to the sophisticated technology, are pretty intuitive. Sight lines forward are great; rear mirror vision is less than the Sienna due to rear headrests etc. Passenger side sight line is poor. The "blind spot" warning system is nearly a must have option. One odd thing, and it is a negative in my view, is that there is nothing stopping anyone from opening the gas cap. I would have assumed that at least some basic security would be in place, but nope...just push the cover and it pops open. Easy for sure, one less thing to go wrong I suppose, but I like the security of an in-cabin release. Resale value of the unit is (based upon a cursory review) rather typical of American vehicles. However, if you buy at the end of the model year, there are big discounts to be had. Ours had an MSRP of over $48000, and the cash price was $37000, and that puts the later resale in a much more competitive mode. It is a good looking SUV, and comes in a nice range of rich looking colors and interiors. We have the dark brown, and it is very rich looking. Time will tell if we made a good choice with the Enclave. As much as I want to love it, I am disappointed by the harshness of the ride. I won't downgrade the review for that, because it is so subjective. But, if you are expecting a cloud like ride....it is not there.
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Road Trip Perfection
C J McNair, 06/12/2018
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is the largest vehicle I've ever owned - in fact, for around town driving, it was too big. We no longer have the car. We absolutely loved the car for road trips. Amazingly comfortable ride on the open highway. Amazing room and comfort in the front seats. A pleasure to drive on long trips. Huge amount of cargo space. Like a limousine. Don't try to back it up, park it, make tight right hand turns. The backup camera was terrible - I never once used it and was able to back up straight. Rear visibility was a challenge. Took out the left rear tire many times trying to make a tight turn. Navigation system was a nightmare to try to use. It worked only now and again. Since the majority of our travel was around town, we decided it wasn't the right car for us. The best comfort in a road trip I've every had.
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needs updated
Larry Adams, 07/11/2017
updated 01/13/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I like the vehicle over all, but the seats are uncomfortable, the leather is nice but, they need to add some cushion in them, instead of sitting in the seat we are sitting on them. My 2017 Ford F150 XLT has better interior, the seats are far more comfortable to sit in, not on them. My update... the seats are still to hard , our old 2008 Buick Lucerne had nice comfortable soft seats , why did Buick cheapen them so much ... My 2017 Ford F150 XLT has nicer interior more comfortable to ride in than any Enclave ... sorry i bought the Buick .. 😫 1/11/20 up date, traded the our Buick Enclave for a new Ford Expedition XLT.... much better interior more comfortable to ride in. We tried a new 2020 Enclave, the seats are still uncomfortable , after 4 years interior hasn't changed.
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2015 Buick Enclave- Big Let Down As Warranty Ends!
Jeff Jaco, 02/25/2019
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Car did fine until about the time the warranty expired. First at around 48000 miles (Warranty is for 50K miles) the audio amplifier stops operating. Thinking that car is under warranty, I take it to the dealer only to learn that the warranty is four years or 50K miles which ever comes first. Replacement of the amplifier is around $800. Less than a week later following a rain, I notice that the rear wiper will not turn off. I simply pull the fuse and say, I can live without the rear wiper. Saturday of the same week, the car will not start and the steering wheel will not lock. I have to mess with the thing for an hour turning it on and off, shifting in and out of park, checking fuses and so on, before finally it starts. Note the battery was not the issue as all other electrical items on the car functioned normally. Then on Sunday, as I am leaving a baseball game, the car looses all power in the driveway of the parking lot and will not move. I place the car in park, turn the key off and take the key out of the ignition switch, but the engine keeps running. Ultimately, I have to disconnect both battery cables and short the cables together to get the engine to stop. This must have reset the electronics, since I reconnected the cables, got the car started and drove it to the dealership. Again, the engine would not turn off at the dealership, but this time it would still move. Disconnected and shorted the cables a second time which again stopped the engine. I left the battery cables disconnected, locked the car and left it there. Now trying to decide if a stay with this car, with Buick, with GM, change brands or try a foreign made automobile. All disappointing!!! 3-14-2019 This is an update on the above post. What I had not recalled at the time of the above post, was that in January 2019, I had the windshield replaced because it was cracked. The Buick dealership determined that the windshield was leaking and water intrusion is what appears to have been causing all the issues with the electronics in the dash area. The Buick dealership did an excellent job with the car's repairs and helping me deal with the windshield replacement company. The windshield replacement company say they will reimburse me for the repairs which now total $1,812.00 including the audio amplifier. We shall see. Buick has redeemed themselves in my eyes and I intend to stay with the car and with Buick for the foreseeable future. If the windshield replacement company does not follow through on their commitment, I'll be back.
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Our 2nd Enclave
Gross, 09/13/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
We had a 2009 Enclave for 6 years, made over 70k miles driving around town and family trips, never had any issues, travelled even long 12 hour trips comfortably, no backpain or soarness, nor excessive exhaustion. We shoped around but always came back to the Enclave. In the end were between waiting for the new generation or going for a new current version. In the end because of the many upgrades done to the current version and finding the exact vehicle we wanted, along with the attractive incentives, we decided to go for it. We absolutely love the ride, the suspension is a little better, the shifting became a little smoother, overall all the improvements, new facia and dashboard along with the color combination and better sound system are just great. We are very pleased with the vehicle and looking forward to enjoy many family trips in years to come. The only complain is GM cutting back on the warranty, which I can't understand on a matured product other than cost cut for increased profitability. If you are looking for a full size family vehicle with lots of space and a firm ride, yes I drive sporty, this SUV pulls it together. Surelly there are other more sporty driving SUVs out there but perhaps not as spacious, quite, and comfortable.
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1000+ miles across the Northeast
Steve H, 09/23/2016
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've owned two Dodge Durangos (first a 2012 V6 model, now a 2015 RT Hemi) and found myself spending a week with the Enclave during a work trip. High points of the Enclave are generously sized cargo and seating areas, smooth freeway sailing, and overall comfort. The cargo area seems to be quite a bit larger than my Durango. However once you get off the interstate and onto the twisties, the Enclave shows it's weak spots. In my rental with 20,000 miles, the transmission hunts for gears, is slow to respond, and can be clunky as it tries to keep up. Switching to low for engine braking on steep downgrades is not terribly effective in this vehicle, nor is it smooth. Low speed cornering is controlled and predictable, but at moderate or greater speeds there is quite a bit of body roll. Getting into technology - the audio system (this one did not have Nav) was not intuitive. I'm sure you get used to it as you own it, but the system of menus and sub menus seemed oddly organized. Dodge/Chrysler is miles ahead with the UConnect system, and I would also rate this well behind the system in Toyotas that I have rented. THe interior material quality also is not what I expect for the price range. Granted, rentals do get abused, but the high gloss console surfaces appear to be easily scratched, and the dull black plastic center stacks look cheap. Lastly, there were a number of odd noises that I would not expect from a new vehicle with this mileage. Creaks and groans from the suspension were noticeable over the rough roads of New Jersey. To anyone considering one of these, I urge you to check out the competition closely, especially the Durango (I feel that the Durango handling is worlds beyond the Buick, and with the V8, so is the power). You can do better than the Enclave for the money.
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Like driving a sofa. :)
drraz, 05/24/2017
2015 Buick Enclave Convenience Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The driver's seat is so roomy that at times I feel lost in it (and I'm a 5'11" female, not a small person at all). Would be great for anyone needing a roomier driver's seat. The 3rd row is the reason I bought the car... it is SIGNIFICANTLY roomier than the other cars I have owned, borrowed or rented. (I've ridden in a 3rd row in an 2014 Honda Pilot, 2015 Ford Explorer, a Toyota 4Runner, etc). The only thing I don't like about the car is the infotainment system. It is SO not intuitive, and every time I try to do something new, I literally have to google it or look in the manual, bc it's overly complicated. Also, you can't pair the Bluetooth once you have taken the car out of gear. I mean, not even if you have it back in park! Why not?! If I am pulled over and parked, I should be able to turn on the Bluetooth and listen to music. But I literally have to turn OFF the car and turn it back on. Ridiculous! I rent cars a lot when I travel, and I have NEVER had to pull out the manual to set up the entertainment system, or pair my phone, etc. ONLY in the Enclave. Very odd.
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james robison, 08/29/2018
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2011 Enclave and the engine blew a piston through the oil pan at 14000 miles. Bought a 2016 Enclave and the transmission went completely out with 41K miles. These cars are not well made and I do not recommend.
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Former Honda guy
joego1, 01/09/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
62 of 85 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased the Buick Enclave after a test drive and must say I was impressed with the quality of the vehicle both inside and out. We were shopping for a new SUV and being a big Honda/Acura owner we found these dealers had priced themselves out of our market range. I saw the commercials for the special sale of the Enclave and test drove one, liked it and the dealer gave us almost 20% off the list price. Wow! Suv has almost everything heated seats, heated steering wheel, Nav, leather, two sunroofs, remote start, lane and distance control etc. What a great car, we drove it on a 120 mile trip right after purchase in the snow and ice and are extremely happy with our purchase. A lot of ver
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Loni, 01/02/2020
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car
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Bad Car Lots of Mechanical Problems
Jay, 11/14/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
STAY AWAY MONEY PIT ALERT Repairs on car 70000 to 90000 miles Transmisson $3500 70000mi Cv Axel right and left $900 75000mi AC leak $500 80000mi AC compressor $1200 90000mi Power steering now going to be $900
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2016 Buick Enclave Tuscan edition
Shannon, 01/09/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Transmission went out at 56,000 miles. When you spend this much money on a car you expect it to last more than a year and a half. Do not waste your money. Go with a more reliable vehicle.
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Complete comfort
A. D. Dufault, 09/27/2018
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
From the entry through the driving evperience to the departure from the plush interior all is fine. Great vehicle!
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Great ride!
Philly, 08/25/2022
updated 02/27/2023
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beautiful comfortable and affordable car, very family friendly! Still awesome years later
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Below Average SUV
Displeased Owner, 12/14/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2016 Enclave Premium AWD on 12/24/15. Transmission went out at 58k in 2017 (something about a 3-5-R body cover cracked) left us stranded after what sounded like an explosion while sitting at a stop sign. Now 83k miles, when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, engine will rev from 1700 to 3800 before engaging in 2nd gear. Pulling up to a stop, gently braking and without notice, the transmission will jerk the car hard on the downshift to 1st. The action is hard enough to make everyone think the driver is about to hit something. At 35 mph, engine feels like it is lugging, throttle response is delayed, transmission feels as though it's not sure what to do when gas is applied. Originally ride was very smooth and quiet, now on new smooth asphalt ride is still quiet and smooth; on concrete road noise beginning to creep in and ride starting to become noticeable more jittery. This was happening before replacing the tires, new tires didn't affect the situation either way. Not sure why perforated fabric was put in place to cover the sunroofs but in winter lots of cold air comes down on everyone (no wind leak, just feeling the cold coming down from the glass). Storage is good with 3rd row stowed. Entry is easy, unless the driver seat periodically moves up as far as possible, seat is slow to move back to original position. If you press the button to move the seat all the way back for the driver to exit the vehicle, the 2nd row passengers have difficult time getting out if anyone is in the 3rd row. I wear a size 12 shoe and have had it get stuck between the driver seat corner and driver kick-panel, have to make sure toe or heel of shoe goes out past seat first. Navigation system likes to change the view as you are driving down an open road. It might be on full screen when you set it up then it's in half screen mode with the radio station showing up on the right hand side and the map on the left hand side. After a while it may change to a different view or just stay the same. Front air dam under bumper is too low, will hit when pulling into a parking place that has a curb. You don't know the black plastic piece has contacted anything when pulling in, once you back out you can hear it flip over and drag off the concrete, so you have to park without getting very close to a curb or concrete wheel stop. Seats feel like you are sitting on a cinder block, very flat and no contour or support to them. Twisting roads are not an impressive riding in the Enclave body lean is pretty noticeable. Some days the engine is completely gut less, other days it's normal with not having the strongest of engines. At 65 into a head or cross wind expect 18.5 to 19 mpg at 65 mph, in town driving is 14 - 14.5 mpg. We have 2 grandchildren that ride with us everyday one in a car-seat, the other in a booster seat; anyone trying to get into the 3rd row with child-seats in place is in for a challenge. Seatbelts in middle row lean into the passenger's hip when buckled, with a car seat in place fastening the seatbelts causes you to pull the car seat toward the door to make clearance for the buckle to line up properly, then with the child in the seat push the seat into a level riding position. No I will not buy nor look at another Enclave.
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Not my father’s Buick
Supersport53, 05/12/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a Chevy Tahoe before the Enclave so I had compared them a lot. Tahoe was a lot easier for my 6 foot frame to get in and out of. Grandsons are quite appreciative of the Wi-Fi. All and all a very good vehicle especially with the extra warranty Buick has over most other models.
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Biggest POS I've ever owned
Dayl Seigfried, 07/11/2017
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
A/C went out on a trip to Phoenix 3 months after purchase. shocks need replacing at 65,00 miles. Rust starting on leading edge of hood. First and last GM product I'll ever own. Exterior styling second to none. Interior like a luxury car.
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Behind times
Paula Phipps, 01/17/2016
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
They need to let the retro clock go. Move electronics up as it is now you have to take eyes off road to hit buttons. Buick engineers should take lessons from other auto engineers. The electronics could be simplified. Why would they only put cup holders in door of second row. Everyone knows cups don't work in door cup holders. To lay third row seats down you have to move second row of seats forward. At that price range they should be electric. I will be glad when I hit 50000 miles and we trade. Never buying Buick again here. Gas mileage is better with ford explorers. .
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Love my Enclave. Ready for another one!!
Veronica, 11/10/2019
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love love love my Enclave. Won’t buy anything else.
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2015 Buick Enclave
Unhappy in TN, 07/15/2020
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My car has 63000 miles. So far, I have had to have the seat bases in the driver and passenger seat replaced twice, new tires because the original ones were leaking air, had an evaporative leak, traction control error, an engine coil replaced and spark plug replaced. Now, most concerning, the steering gear needs replaced for $1900+. We bought this car brand new and it has been a big disappointment! This isn’t the way a “luxury” car should be. I’ve seen other Buick’s with the same steering issues in complaints. If you buy this car, but an extended warranty... you’ll need it.
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Second Impressions
Paul Horvick, 09/06/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
I wrote the earlier review shortly after we took delivery of the vehicle. It was (and is) a solid vehicle. But...I am downgrading our 5 stars to 3. We apparently did not do a great job in test driving it. In addition to the less than smooth ride noted earlier, the middle row of seats are, for most adults, very cramped and uncomfortable. My wife, about 5'6", complains that the leg room is really tight when the front seats are all the way back. I tried it also (I am 5'10") and would never want to ride in the middle row. (Yes, we had the middle row moved back as far as we could). So, couple the relatively harsh ride, the inadequate middle row seating for adults, then this becomes just an average vehicle...one that had we done better due diligence, we would not have purchased. Yes, good looking, quiet, nice technology, ...a solid feeling car....but one that, in hindsight, we should not have purchased. Before buying, do a better job of test driving than we did!
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plus/minus
meg, 05/20/2016
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
i find the enclave to have tons of space in the car, drives smoothly, i feel safe in the car but the electronics is god awful. the incoming texts worked for less than a year. brought it in to service and they blamed it on an apple upgrade. the navigation is terrible. half the time the letters or numbers are missing so you can't enter in an address. was lost the other day and it would not let me enter the address so i hit the map option and it basically gives you a map of the state. not very helpful! since one of the features is that it's supposed to read your incoming texts to you but does not, if your in the car, parked and checking texts, you can't listen to the radio because anytime you text something it screws up the audio. not ever getting another buick again.
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Don't waste your money, transmission is gone
Kate, 08/17/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used buick enclave from GM dealership in Grande Prairie, AB in November 2020. A couple of days ago it stopped moving. We took it to dealership and they said the transmission is gone and need replacement for $6000. It's been not even 10 months since I bought it and should not break that easy at 150K, I drove it dor 10k km only. Don't waste your money on car that breaks so fast. If there would give it a 0 8f I could
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My mistake
Donald McCusker, 12/29/2016
updated 01/03/2019
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Does not have comfortable ride, when you hit a bump you know you hit one. Outside noise is quite noticeable strange and outside odors inside vehicle, lots of blind spots. With back windows down car vibrates, need to open front windows. Because of the 20" wheels and the running boards it is hard to get in and out of.
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Amazing...
M. King, 07/28/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 27 people found this review helpful
This car exceeded my expectations. It is so comfortable and quiet and did I mention comfortable. Excellent safety features with great care and consideration on the part of Buick to successfully produce a true luxury SUV.
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Lemon
Running out of money :(, 11/13/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
At 100,000. miles our 2 1/2 year old vehicle had the transmission go out. While it was being fixed by GM dealership the power steering went out. They had it for 26 days. They said it was fixed but power steering went back out the day we got it back. They also said there was a wheel bearing noise. We took it to a different GM dealership then. They said the power steering was shot and the noise we were hearing was the transfer case. They fixed the problems. But the power steering has a small short vibration when turning the steering wheel. They kept it longer to figure it out. Then they said that the steering gear was bad. Said it would be fixed 2 days ago. They still have it. Have not driven it but one day since beginning of September. It is October 12th 2019 at the moment. Maybe I will update this when we finally get it back. Have had different loaner cars. This 2019 Blazer is an awesome race car!
Major Issues
Amanda J, 05/28/2019
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I had to rate this gem a 2 because of all the issues I had. I absolutely loved the features of this suv in regards to luxury and comfort but nothing but issues. Fist known issues were the brakes. At 50,000miles needed all new brakes, pads and rotors. I always felt like I was "slamming" on my brakes just to stop. Needed a new battery at 80,000miles. Died on me several times after battery was replaced. MAJOR ISSUE: I had water leaking out from underneath my dashboard ! I was told maybe it was a plug in my sunroof drain, as the tubes run under the dash but it was never fixed? MAJOR ISSUE: One day I had just shut my car off, as I thought but it was still running, that's right, keys out of the ignition, engine still running and drivable! My car was literally running "on" for 45 minutes to an hour with no keys in it. INSANE! Finally shut itself off. I let the suv sit for an hour after. Started right up and was able to make it home however the radio would not turn on. Next day, nothing, would even turn over at all. Couldn't even unlock it! Put my keys in the ignition and then I couldn't get them out! Had it towed for the second time...started right up at the dealership! CRAZY! If I were to diagnose an issue with this suv I would say its electrical which is next to impossible to find the fix let alone the solution. Among talking to other Buick Enclave owners, the sunroof issues was present in theirs as well, as well as major engine/transmission issues right about 60,000miles. Honestly, I'm very upset because I absolutely loved my Enclave. It was sharp looking, drove very nice, and very affordable. But beware of these issues. Traded in at 94,000miles, Hadn't even put on 50,000 miles, not even owned for a year :(
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Not grandpas Buick!
RCortes, 05/08/2023
updated 11/08/2023
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, meets all our needs. Excellent comfort, smooth quiet ride. Easy to drive. Very dependable.
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Enjoying my Enclave
Midwest roots, 01/05/2020
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When compared to other similar vehicles in it's class the 2016 Enclave is a good car for spaciousness, ease in loading people & cargo. I am happy I purchased this vehicle.
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SAFE IN A TANK
Jamesey, 07/17/2018
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
That's just about it. ALL SUV.
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Gives us the old man ride
Mike w, 07/24/2024
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the car! Been pretty inexpensive to run. Love the comfort
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Love this car
Nancy Richardson, 10/13/2024
2015 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dislike nothing. My husband passed away recently and I need a smaller car.
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BEST CAR EVERBEST CAR EVER
PETER, 04/05/2023
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I still have this car, i drove so far 82,000 miles, no problems whatsoever
Best Minivan Alternative
Love my Buick Enclave, 01/20/2024
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Traded my ‘07 Honda Odyssey in for the new 2016 Enclave Premium Tuscan Edition and 8 years later it continues to be a fantastic SUV. Love: the look, design, styling, feel, ride, engine quality, AWD handling in snow, sound system, safety features, solidity (feels solid, heavy and safe on the roads), lane departure warning, auto-dimming rear view mirror, capacity (TONS of cargo space for all five of us), versatility, how smooth and quiet it rides, heated seats in winter and cooling seats in summer, privacy glass, and much more. The only major issues I’ve experienced are with the driver’s seat. The “up” power seat setting has stopped working which stinks for us short drivers, the seat has come apart underneath and Buick did a crappy attempt at fixing it so I’m just living with it as it doesn’t affect my safety, the AC has needed fixing twice, the battery died at five years, but no major engine problems at 80K+ miles. It is wieldy to park and I usually have to adjust my parking every time (feels like a boat), but overall it has been reliable, safe, ten times better than my minivan, and enjoyable. I don’t want to trade it in or let my teens drive it because it’s so comfy to me and I don’t want them wrecking it. I will keep this car until it falls apart or becomes too expensive to repair. So far so good! Their resale value should be MUCH higher than what I’m seeing currently (in 2024).
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