Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Buick Enclave

The power liftgate door opens 75% of the way when I push button or manually but then starts to closes again. I have bern hit by the door several times already due to doof closing. Also day light on passenger front goes on and off. It will work for a few days then not work for weeks. Have had light bulb replaced and continues to happen.

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I had the recall done on my vehicle as part of the 2015/2016 liftgate recall. I have had no problems since. This morning when getting into the back of my car, the liftgate started to close on it's own with no warning (beeping or lights) and hit me on the head. Even though it is supposed to open again when it detects an object in the way, it continued to push close on me. I had to force the liftgate up while it was pushing down. I tried turning the power off and the liftgate won't stay open at all. I tried propping something under it to keep it open, but due to the weight of the liftgate, I cannot keep it open. I effectively can no longer safely use the back of my vehicle for storage, as I am afraid the door will try to close on me every time. I have read that it is an electrical/software issue, as well as an issue with the struts on the door. I had the software upgraded, but the struts were not replaced as part of the original recall. The only electrical issues I've had are that the actuators for my heating & a/c are not switching over. Because of this my defrost and front vents don't work. I live in an area where it is below freezing in the winter. The defrost not working has caused safety issues because the windows will fog up suddenly while I'm driving. I have to pull over often to squeegee the fog off the inside of the windows so I can see while driving. Tried replacing the parts ourselves, and it still doesn't work. I have also had issues with the radio/entertainment system. It randomly changes between band, cd, aux input, satellite radio and usb with no input from me. Although this is more of a nuisance than a safety issue, I fear it points to a larger electrical problem. I have taken my vehicle to a dealership for the actuator and entertainment system problems and was told they can't replicate the issue, so they can't fix it. Does it every time I drive.

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Liftgate will not stay opened.

Came home from the store , as I was getting groceries out of the back the tail liftgate came down and hit me in the head. Now when its open it jumps up and down. It has a mind of its own. Very dangerous.

Black mold found in vehicle, rain leaked thru sunroof, found floor boards soaked in water, mold and moisture present on the dash, seats, air conditioning vents, and all over the interior. Back door liftgate doesn't work. Was not informed by seller of health dangers of this vehicle, nor did he inform us that it had been wrecked before.

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The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While placing suitcases in the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate fell and struck the contact's back and neck. The contact was not injured. On another occasion, the liftgate fell while loading groceries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,999.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The vehicle was taken to courtesy of kingsport (1220 e stone dr, kingsport, TN 37660, (423) 246-4101) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). Shortly after the repair, the liftgate continued to come down and had to manually be closed by the contact. The manufacturer was notified and suggested having a dealer repair the vehicle again. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to stay up stricken the contact in the back of his head. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair where not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,375. Aw.

The power liftgate does not stay open (the vehicle was statrionary, turned off, and properly parked). Instead it catches and then forcefully closes on whoever/whatever may be right below it. Upon trying to stop the liftgate from closing it will not remain in the open position and continues to forcefully close. This happens every time the liftgate is opened. This is part of a recall (gm safety recall 15240). Documentation received as part of the recall indicates parts are not available to fix this issue. Repeated calls & messages to the service department have not been returned. National traffic highway safety campaign id number is 15v415.

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after opening the rear lift gate and leaning in to put something in the vehicle, the liftgate dropped down without any warnings impacting the contact's head. The contact did not sustained any injuries that required medical attention. Prior to the failure, the contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware that the software update listed on the notification was not yet available and diagnosed that the struts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,200. Pm.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle's liftgate was open and while he was putting something in the back, the liftgate collapsed and hit the contact in the back. The contact received notification of NHTSA notification: 15v415000 (structure) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,965. Ed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle's liftgate would not stay open it would forcibly shut independently. The contact recieved notification of nhsta campaign number :15v415000 (structure )however, the part to do the repair was unavaliable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and told the contact that there was no schedule for the release of these parts. The vehicle failure milage was 76127. Kh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate on the vehicle was constantly collapsing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Ec.

The liftgate is broken. The hydraulics supporting it will not keep it in an open position and it falls if not held up manually. It also electronically misfires and will shut with the liftgate motor and cannot be stopped. It has closed on both me and my child. It is extremely dangerous and I am frustrated that it has been recalled with no repair date forthcoming.

2009 Buick Enclave. Consumer writes in regards to power liftgate malfunction. The consumer stated the power liftgate malfunctioned and injured her husband in April 2013. The consumer stated her husband planned to remove some items from the vehicle. As she pushed the power button, the liftgate began to open as usual. When it reached the top, her husband started to reach for the items. Without warning, the very heavy liftgate dropped about 18-24 inches, hitting him on the forehead and cutting a perfect v which matched the design of the latch. He was knocked to the ground with blood pouring from the gash in his head. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the struts were replaced.

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The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that whenever opening the rear power liftgate, it would close unexpectedly with great force. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.