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#8 of 77 Re: check engine light [carman22] by mfjohnston Sep 17, 2007 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: carman22 (Jul 29, 2007 5:26 am) Definitely not that simple. The battery would not cause the e check engine light to reappear after codes reset and would provide a proper error code. The problem was eventually found. It was a sing cam manufactured a few mm out of spec. They had to replace the entire engine as that engine has a fairly complicated variable valve timing system. I
#9 of 77 Re: Problem with high RPMs when climbing hill, slow to downshift [lwolf99] by acgandhi Oct 15, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: lwolf99 (Aug 26, 2007 5:17 am) I guess this is a known issue. The cons for this vehicle on edmunds says that the transmission is hesitant to downshift, basically a mileage optimization. I also read that they have a manual override for this situation. So, maybe you should be using that when you feel its not downshifting automatically.   I like this vehicle just a little cautious in buying now because of this thread. Keep posting about your experience. I am sure if there are a lot of similar troubles noted/posted there would be recalls sent out for updates. Replies to this message: tencjedd (Jan 14, 2008 1:29 pm)
#10 of 77 5,000 miles and too much noise by dianej Jan 09, 2008 (6:59 pm)
After 10 weeks of happy ownership and 5,000 miles, our Enclave got noisy somewhere north of the drivers' seat. Dealer diagnosed as left front hub, so replaced hub and proclaimed the noise/vibration solved. I picked up the car today. I don't think it's any quieter, and I've gotten 11.7 mpg with the in-town driving I've done since picking it up; far below my usual 15-16 in-town mileage numbers. Any ideas?
#11 of 77 Re: Problem with high RPMs when climbing hill, slow to downshift [acgandhi] by tencjedd Jan 14, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: acgandhi (Oct 15, 2007 9:55 am) We were experiencing similar problems out of the gate (car slow to downshift), but the owners manual says to wait 500 miles, and sure enough the problem has dramatically improved with near 1k miles on the car.
#12 of 77 Re: Enclave Check Engine LIght (Cam shaft position sensor) [mfjohnston] by fabercom Jan 25, 2008 (5:36 am)
Replying to: mfjohnston (Jul 19, 2007 6:22 am) We had the EXACT same problem. They are now telling us the ENTIRE engine must be replaced. Haven't owned an American Car in years. Now I remember why!!!! The first day we had it, it was leaking oil. They fixed that. When the light goes on on-star tells us it is a ignition problem. The dealership has been great about it but we DO NOT want a $45,000 car that needs a new engine!!!!!!! THIS IS A NIGHTMARE
#13 of 77 ENGINE LIGHT ON by fabercom Jan 25, 2008 (6:43 am)
I can top that. After driving the car home (20 miles), we awoke the next day to find oil. Brought the car right back and it was diagnosed as a leaking front end differential leak, the area linking the engine to the 4 wheel drive mechanism. four days later, fixed. Then about 300 miles later, the check engine light went on, called on-star and they said it was an ignition problem, occurred 7 other times, but each time we went to bring the car in, the light would go off! The car was getting awful gas mileage. It took us a tank and a half to drive from New Jersey to New Hampshire (light on), but used 3/4 of a tank on the return trip (light off), we averaged the same 46 miles per hour coming and going so it is a serious problem. Now the car is in to get fixed four days now, and they said they asked GM for a new engine, and GM refused! They told my dealership to "fix it", customer service said, "don't worry, the GM factory trained tech will fix it" interesting, but this is the first Enclave they have had to work on due to its limited availability. No disrespect, but basically my car is now a guinea pig for the dealership's techs to work on. I spent $45,000 for a fully loaded vehicle, have 3,000 miles on it, owned it for 2 months and it has had all these very serious problems and GM refuses to stand by its customer....case in point, the dealer ironically has my exact color color, options (except the upgraded rims which I have), I asked them if GM would take my car back, give me the car that is brand new on their lot, and just change the tires, GM refused!!!!!! When my first problem occurred after we drove it home, the dealer said GM authorized to exchange the car, but there were none available (waited 4 months for our ordered car). At this point, since they do not want to "trade" my car with the car on their lot, I am prepared to get as much money back on a trade in, take my loss, my wife and family are in this car every day, do I want to worry whether their car will break down on the rural roads we live around, I think not, goodbye GM.
#14 of 77 Re: Enclave Check Engine LIght (Cam shaft position sensor) [mfjohnston] by mickicd Feb 08, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: mfjohnston (Jul 19, 2007 6:22 am) My light has come on 3 times now and service hasn't done anything about it. Have you had yours resolved yet? Replies to this message: mickicd (Apr 25, 2008 11:19 am)
#15 of 77 Re: Buick Enclave Maintenance and Repair [steve_] by mickicd Feb 08, 2008 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (May 09, 2007 9:35 am) I've been in the shop 3 times and have another appointment on Monday because everytime it rains my Enclave leaks. Now it is rusting inside from it. Also my check engine light has come on 3 times and nothing has been done about that! Replies to this message: tencjedd (Feb 11, 2008 12:50 pm) steve_ (Feb 11, 2008 7:22 pm) mickicd (Feb 12, 2008 7:37 am) tencjedd (Apr 01, 2008 1:42 pm) and 4 more...
#16 of 77 Re: Buick Enclave Maintenance and Repair [mickicd] by tencjedd Feb 11, 2008 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: mickicd (Feb 08, 2008 4:20 pm) Now it is rusting inside from it   Your car is rusting already? I don't mean to be disrespectful, but I find it near IMPOSSIBLE to believe that you could own a car that has been on the market for such a short time, and have rust or corrosion from rain water so quickly. It takes years of exposure, and typically needs some help from a corrosive like road salt to get rust to appear.   Any chance you're a plant from a competing manufacturer trying to trash the Enclave? Replies to this message: steve_ (Feb 11, 2008 7:22 pm) mickicd (Feb 12, 2008 7:37 am) tencjedd (Apr 01, 2008 1:42 pm) steve_ (Apr 01, 2008 2:20 pm) and 2 more... mickicd (May 04, 2008 5:48 am)
#17 of 77 Re: Buick Enclave Maintenance and Repair [tencjedd] by steve_ HOST Feb 11, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: tencjedd (Feb 11, 2008 12:50 pm) Rust can happen fast - just depends on the circumstances. Wet carpet comes to mind immediately as an aggravating factor.   Rate of rust formation Replies to this message: mickicd (Feb 12, 2008 7:37 am) tencjedd (Apr 01, 2008 1:42 pm) steve_ (Apr 01, 2008 2:20 pm) vcsankar (Apr 04, 2008 8:27 pm) and 1 more... mickicd (May 04, 2008 5:48 am)

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