general problems of the 2011 Buick Enclave

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to make a beeping sound alert for nearby pedestrians. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system and the turn signals sound system had failed to operate while activated. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Brakes are not stopping in time they are continuously scrubbing I have changed brakes and rotors and they are continuously scrubbing and not allowing me to stop in time nearly almost ran off the road I have got my brakes inspected but mechanic say there was nothing wrong the place I took it to but there is something wrong with the brakes. There is a electrical problem when it rains things stopped working inside the car every time it rains like my speakers my warning sensors things in that sort. There's also an acceleration issue it is not catching speed it's been doing this since I got the car how to basically mash it to the floor just for the vehicle to go.

On February 27, 2023 while on the road in the morning heading to work I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green my 2011 Buick GMC Enclave hesitated when I proceeded to accelerate. My vehicle moved slightly then without notice it stopped in the middle of a busy road as several cars backed up behind me as my check engine light came on. Also, while my foot was on the brakes, my vehicle was rolling backwards. In lieu to this hazard to myself and other drivers I placed my vehicle in park. My vehicle was towed at my own out of pocket expense of $125. 00 in addition to $16. 99 for a lyft ride home. Two days later the auto shop informed me they checked my battery and alternator and both was good. They continued to tell me they drove my vehicle and it did not cut off or stop running. I informed them I don’t feel safe knowing my vehicle shut off without notice could they check it again. They kept my vehicle another day and they stated no codes showed up again that they can point to a specific issue. Again, another out of pocket diagnostic expense of $125. 00. On 02/28/23 I contacted autonation Buick GMC laurel to inquire if there has been a recall in place. The representative stated there was no recall in place. After extensive research and review to my ultimate shocking surprise I see numerous complaints have been expressed with Buick GMC from consumers and previous customers outlining their concerns and this hazardous life threatening situation of their Buick stopping without notice. Buick GMC is aware of this repeated life threatening and dangerous issue from consumers and from previous customers year after year after year. Buick GMC nevertheless still remains silent and have taken no actions no remedy no recourse about amending and correcting the dangers of their manufactured vehicles. Subsequently, Buick GMC have not taken the necessary steps to implement a recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that when driving over a puddle or uneven land, the steering function failed, various warning indicators and gauges flashed as there was a loss of power each time the failure happened. The dealer bob weaver auto, 570-628-3610, 2174 west market street pottsville, PA 17901 had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure so the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they may be able to provide a permanent fix to the dealer for a repair. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Dyd.

Sitting in car with engine running and in park the dashboard lights starts blinking and the auto door locks starts locking and unlocking by themselves. It doesn't happen all the time just once in a while.

Takata recall. The truck seems to be messing up I replaced battery and it worked fine for about 3 weeks and then it stopped working again, I can unplug my battery and plug it back in and it will work fine for a little.

On 3/31/17 returning from spring break and was going 70 mph in passing lane on interstate 65 near cullman, alabama and my car shut down, the ecm shut down no warning lights came on, no warning from onstar that there was a problem, I cut into the right hand lane in front of my sister inlaw and nearly was side swiped, I had no breaks, no steering, everything shut down. Some kind of electrical short caused the ecm to fry. Throttle body also was replaced. Something was causing a dead short. Had my sister in law not been paying attention she surely would have side swiped me when I went down into the other lane, 5 people in my vehicle and 5 in hers and traffic was bumper to bumper. I also reported and filed a claim with gm worked with craig a senior adviser at gm. Case# 8-286830. I also field a complaint with onstar. Of course all say my car is past warranty but I feel this is an electrical problem that could certainly cause deaths. Perhaps a recall could or should be done. I think there might have been on newer models but not 2011. We did not have an accident but was 6 hours from home and stranded, having to find a rental car to get home. My car was towed to bill smith Buick GMC and it took them from Monday till Friday to figure out the problem. They ended up calling gm techs direct to try to detect the problem.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that at any given moment or speed, the daytime running lamps dimmed. The contact was not doing anything to trigger the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Takata recall had stop at a store got back in car put car in drive pull out car made like a door bell sound padlel to floor no speed car was not moving traction light came on stablebilty tractionl light park unable iighton eneingel light on did not go outin the first time in motiom on city street second time on highway turning06 t ta t.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate independently operated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the liftgate switch was defective and needed to be replaced. Prior to the recall, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,800.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the defrost stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 84,000. Ad.

I walked out and tried to open my car with the remote and it did not work. So I used the key to get in it and tried to start it and nothing. Then I could not get the key out of it either. I was panicked I needed to get to work. My husband later jumped it and took the battery to get looked at. Nothing was wrong with the battery. I drove it a day later and my air conditioning was blowing heat on the drivers side and cold air on the passengers side. I just bought it in July with 28,999 miles on it. At 36,762 miles there should be no problems.

Similar to the recently announced recall on 2014 Buick Enclaves for a faulty gas guage, the same problem occurs on the 2011 model that I just purshased as well. I have owned the vehicle for 6 weeks and 3 times have experienced the gas guage indicate an inaccurate amount of fuel. Twice after the vehicle was turned off and turned back on, the guage reset to an accurate ready. However one after turning the vehicle off twice, the gas guage did not reset. . . . . It was not until the following day that the gas guage gave a accurate reading.

Upon ignition, the dash prompted "service air bags. " after driving approximately a mile, it went off, then reappeared soon after. In light of reported fatalities due to airbag failure, general motors must provide a manufacturer's recall.

My vehicle struck the back of a stopped semi at 25 mph. Had sever damage to hood, driver side headlight, fender, door, window, driver side windshield, front frame, wiper motor and front bumper. Only had ignition shut off airbag and on star was not notified. After two recalls for airbags one in June or July of 2013. I took the vehicle for the second recall later that day I was hit while making a right turn by a vehicle that ran a red. I was turning from a stop. No notification again.

Our Buick Enclave 2011 had just started down the driveway when it got slightly stuck in a small amount of snow. The car was turned off and my husband went to get a shovel to release the snow by the wheel. When he turned around, black smoke was coming from the car! he immediately called the fire department. It only took a few seconds and flames burst from the car and it made popping noises. The engine of the car and the entire inside, (seats, steering wheel, glove compartment etc. ) were completely destroyed. The fireman stated that it was an electrical fire. We purchased the car in October, 2010. We have now found similar fires on the internet but have not seen 2011. We feel this information should be made public and GMC must fix it before someone is seriously injured. My husband would have been driving down a steep hill and if the fire started there he would not have been able to get out!.

Passenger side front window and door defective; sporadic and recurrent non-function; dealership will not repair because they cannot duplicate the problem. Safety issue; as driving and unable to reach passenger side, noticed door unlocked. Dealership said would cost 800-900 dollars to replace electrical harness and will not replace.