2010 BUICK ENCLAVE Suspension Problems

I purchased a 2010 Buick Enclave from a dealer who did not disclose any major issues with the vehicle. After purchase, I began experiencing significant problems while driving, including difficulty shifting, loss of power, and unstable handling. Concerned for my safety, I took the Buick to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic verified that: •The wrong transmission had been installed in the vehicle, causing unsafe shifting and performance issues. •The driveshaft was malfunctioning, which affects the stability and control of the SUV. •No warning or check engine lights were on •CV axel bolts were zip tied closed Because of these defects, the mechanic told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. These problems were never disclosed to me at the time of sale, and I would not have purchased the vehicle had I known.

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH, ENGINE STUTTERED, LOST POWER, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN, GEARS BLEW APART, TIMING CHAIN SHOT. FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT COSTING ALMOST $7,000. MILEAGE WAS 178,222. ADDITIONAL ISSUES TO INCLUDE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS, BRAKES, ROTORS, WHEEL BEARINGS (TWICE) DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. REAR LATERAL LINKS BOTH UPPER AND LOWER (TWICE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS). CAR STILL DOES NOT RIDE PROPERLY AFTER SECOND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND 4 ALL WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. CAR SWAYS TERRIBLY AND ROCKS ESPECIALLY DURING HIGHER WINDS. VERY HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD AND DANGEROUS. *TR

SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2010 BUICK I'VE NOTHING BUT PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM.. FOR SOME REASON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS SEEMS TO COME ON, SUSPENSION MAKES NOISE, AND STEERING SYSTEM IS MAKING NOISE..

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. UNSTABLE STEERING AND HANDLING WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL LEAKING INTO AND COLLECTING IN THROTTLE BODY AND AIR INTAKE. AFTER TWO TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENTS VEHICLE HAS ROUGH IDLE, STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE WHILE TAKING MY CARE FOR LUBE & OIL FILTER CHANGE AT HOLZHAUER MOTORS IN CHEROKEE, IA (AUTHORIZED DEALER) I MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT MY VEHICLE ROAD LIKE AN "OLD DODGE PICKUP." AFTER DOING THE LUBE & OIL FILTER CHANGE I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE ADVISOR CONTACTED ME STATING THAT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED REPLACING. AN ESTIMATE OF $850.00 PLUS TAX WAS GIVEN. THE REPLACEMENT WAS MADE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2015 AND THE VEHICLE STILL RIDES LIKE A TANK.

FRONT STRUTS LOCKED UP AFTER CHANGING TIRES. *TR

RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED STEERING BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR