Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Buick Enclave

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2016 Buick Enclave. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Buick Enclave


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Buick Enclave

The Power Train problem

I purchased this used 2016 Buick Enclave in July 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began repeatedly jerking and hesitating while driving. During occurrences, traction control/stabilitrak warnings appeared and the vehicle experienced loss of power and difficulty accelerating normally.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while accelerated, the fourth gear jumped to the fifth gear and was stuck. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission specialist test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

Transmission won't shift out of 1st gear and reverse gear does not work.   Read details...


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