Body problems of the 2012 Buick Enclave

13 problems related to body have been reported for the 2012 Buick Enclave. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Buick Enclave based on all problems reported for the 2012 Enclave.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2022

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while placing groceries into his vehicle, an abnormal noise began to emit from the rear liftgate. As the contact moved out of the way, the liftgate slammed down independently without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) which he linked to the failure. The contact called the manufacturer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was then referred to a dealer for assistance. The dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he would hear loud abnormal rattling and ticking sounds coming from the corner between the front passenger’s side and the windshield. There were no warnings lights illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2018

The hatchback slams shut randomly. It always closes on its own while people are under it.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The power back door"hatch" slams shut after opening. Be the power on or off. Sometimes it will stay open other times it slams shut. It doesn't matter even if you are standing there. It has slammed several times on my childrens' heads. I emailed Buick but they stated my car was not involved in the recall but this is obviously the same problem the other 2012 Buick Enclaves were having.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2016

Rack and pinion needs replacing after 76k miles. Rear hatch opens then slams shut on its own without staying up.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while the lift gate door was open the door suddenly fell down making contact with the owner. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the lift gate door struts were faulty. The contact received the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 15v415000 (structure) in August 2015. The contact was unformed that the parts needed to repair the failure were not available and noestimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure 50,000. Jft.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that when the tail gate open it's failed to stay up. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Aw.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ec.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue the contact had not experienced a failure. Sg.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number; 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Sg.

13 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2013

When I exit the vehicle and close the door, the design of the door is so it cuts my leg. I have cut the leg three times in the one year I have owned the vehicle, each time drawing blood through material. The door is designed where the bottom corner protrudes about three inches from the straight edge of the door, the door curves out. So when I close the door, that edge extends past the door and cuts my leg. This is a design flaw with the door and should be corrected. I am tired of scaring my leg.


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