The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While driving 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to frank boucher Chevrolet (8600 Washington ave, mt pleasant, wi 53406, 262-417-7004) where it was diagnosed that the engine vacuum mount solenoid failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Racine, WI, USA

Purchased 2010 Buick Enclave new on 8/17/08. Had 48800 miles on it, on 1121/16 check engine light came on with code P0008. Took it in garage & discovered timing chain had excessive wear plus replaced both camshafts, valve covers gaskets, timing cover gasket, intake manifold gasket & etc. Was fixed for $3536.80. On 5/21/18 at 59050 engine light came on again with code P0017 took it back in found timing chain has excessive wear again replaced both intake & exhaust actuators with cam., intake manifold set, catalytic converter, timing chain because it was prematurely worn, & cam actuator assembly. Sent all documentation to GM but they basically laughed and said sorry out of warranty. I believe something should be done to force them to do a recall & reimburse us for all the timing chain repairs. At this rate we will be replacing timing chain every 10000 miles. They need to recall this engine as there is evidence of major problems with it.

- Prentice, WI, USA

Stretched timing chains at 82,000 miles. Known problem at Buick and they are doing nothing about it. $3,300 to repair.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

3.2L V6 engine dropped a valve and blew the engine. Is a known issue on that year model. While driving the car started making a clicking noise and stopped pulling in the middle of the road with no warning. Engine light came on. Car felt like it would not pull. Once got to the side of the road, the car would not turn over again. Took it to mechanic and said it dropped a valve. Was only able to find a piece of the valve left without going completely into the motor. Now selling the car for scrap.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

The vehicle will randomly loose power or completely shut off while driving it, no matter what speed or what condition. A warning on the dash says that power was reduced, almost like a safety or governor. It randomly does it, the locks will click back and forth between unlock and lock and it will sometimes completely die or just be in limp mode so you have no control. This has happened while going 75 down the interstate with heavy traffic, almost causing a wreck a few times. It will also happen at lower speeds or around turns etc.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

This vehicle with 89000 miles has just been diagnosed with a stretched timing chain problem, and we have been quoted a price of $2800 to effect a repair that obviously should have been a recall. At this moment there has not been a catastrofic failure which would necessitate an engine replacement. We think that it is unconscionable that GM knowing of this failure hasn't reached out to the victims and offered a solution to thi burdening problem for folks who can't afford to repair their vehicle that is necessarily depended upon. It looks to us that a class action suit is in order to force GM to fix their mistakes. It is galling to note that lots of older folks have tried to stay loyal to U.S. manufacturers have been misplacing their loyalties. The suit against the Saturn vue transmission should be a good example to follow. Anyone agree?

- North Reading, MA, USA

Vehicle hesitation while accelerating. Check engine light comes on. Code was P0008 requiring new timing chanis to be installed for $3,200. Vehicle only has 80K miles on

- Burnsville, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a fault code for the engine control module (P0008). The contact was also informed that the timing belt was also a factor in the failure. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrick Buick GMC (3244 commerce ave nw, duluth, ga 30096, (770) 954-8718); however, the mechanic and service department were very evasive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Duluth, GA, USA

On January 9, 2018, while waiting at a stop light on the city street, as I proceeded through the traffic light my vehicle cut off. I had to have my vehicle towed home which was the closest destination. My 2010 Buick Enclave has been looked at jim murphy Buick and West herr Chevy and both dealerships concluded the same problem. The problem with this vehicle is the timing chain. My vehicle is no longer working, I need to replace the engine due to the malfunction of the timing chain. When seeking a reconditioned engine, the response I've gotten from auto part/engine dealers is that there have been repeated problems with the timing chain on those engines for 2010 Buick Enclave models and that the timing chain was not built to last long. But, the reconditioned engines timing chain is now upgraded to the new GM specs.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Steering: Seems vague when in motion at highway speed. Other: Rear tailgate opens while driving, sitting still w/O the key in the ignition. Contacted GM and customer service told me it was my problem not theirs. Engine: Sounds like a meatgrinder on cold start up, if the engine fails will loose steering, brakes and possibly control of the vehicle.

- Pine Plains, NY, USA

2010 model with approx. 52K miles. Vehicle hesitates when accelerating and engine light recently came on. Had it checked and it is a stretched out timing chain. Vehicle manufactured in 08/09 per mft. Sticker on door. Repairs are very expensive. There is a 10yr/120K mile extended power train warranty on the 2009 model, but does not appear to apply to 2010 model. Hesitation issue causing safety issues.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

This engine has a timing chain issue that forced a 2009 N 2008 recall. The 2010 is the same engine with the same issue. In fact the 3.6L V6 engine on all models should be looked into. The repair cost is over $2000

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. Also, the check engine, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was operable after being manually restarted. The vehicle was taken to big lake automotive (19868 172nd St nw, big lake, mn), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

- Anoka, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. When the contact started the vehicle, it stalled and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced and could potentially damage the engine. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,636.

- Dayton, OH, USA

On 6/7/2017 purchased a 2010 Buick Enclave cxl 116495 miles on it needs steering gear $1700 is the power steering pump wear the cause of the gear leaking

- Iron Mountain, MI, USA

The check engine light came up on my 2010 Buick Enclave cxl approximately 3 months ago (September 2017), however, when I went to get the check engine light diagnosed it turned off. This came back on in October 2017, but because it happened late at night I decided to go to a local autozone and they ran a diagnostic and informed me that it indicated that it was the timing chain and needed to be replaced. When I took this to the local dealer, the check engine light was no longer on, and they indicated they could not accept the diagnostic from the local autozone. The check engine has again turned on (December 2017) and indicates that there is a bad timing chain that need to be replaced. Earlier Enclave models had this issue, and the manufacturer extended the warranty to replace the timing chain to 10 years or 120,000. In all three cases, the vehicle was in motion when the check engine came up.

- Heber, CA, USA

The timing chains and guides used on this model, as well as some earlier models are drastically undercapable, and subject to stretching at premature times. This can cause a catastrophic engine failure. While some earlier models have been subject to recall, GM has not stepped up to the plate and fixed the issue by redesign. The issue persists, and needs to be addressed. At present, my vehicle is showing the P0008 code, repeatedly, which indicates this issue. While I have been lucky to this point, in that I have not had a catastrophic engine failure, I believe that the problem is imminent. This is a well documented issue amongst the owner community, and GM has ignored addressing it.

- Houston, TX, USA

Engine light came on and took into dealership for a diagnosis of issue. Was told that the timing chain had stretched and needed replaced with a cost estimate of $3000. This is the 2nd time that this has happened, the first being at 48K miles, and now at 95K miles. When the repair was being made, was told that the crank shaft was warped and had frayed the engine internally - caused by the bad timing chain and I now needed a new engine. Contacted Buick, but they would not do anything about it. Buick has known about this issue for years, and yet refuses to back their product or help their customers. Once the engine was replaced, I now have a loud power steering 'whine' and was told that the power steering pump needs replaced - another known issue by Buick. Just incredible.

- Carmel, IN, USA

I have owned my Buick Enclave less than 2 years & I am already having to put another timing chain in it! I talked to GM the first time but they wouldn't do anything about it but told me this is the same issue the 09S were having. If the next year up is having rhe the same issues why wouldn't they recall this as well its very expensive to have fixed every 10 months!!!!! the first time I was driving off the exit ramp of the highway when the vechile randomly quit with my 3 kids in the car it was the middle of winter in Michigan & the tow truck didn't get there till almost 2am couldn't get the heat on or anything! this second tine I heard a rattling in the engine so I took it in & its the same issue & although I have a 12 month warranty on the parts & its only been 10 months Buick is refusing to replace the parts so again its coming out of my pocket!

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

My 2010 Buick Enclave with less than 85000 miles had a catatstrophic engline failure on highway 895 in baltimore, md on 8/22/2017. We were traveling about 60 miles per hour when this happened. There was a loud noise followed by billows of white smoke and the car stopped. We had a tow truck pick it up and the service attendant at the repair place said there is a fist size hole in the engine block. This car has been well maintained and so it is bad that the engine failed. Since I live an hour and half away we haven't had a chance to take any photos.

- Shepherdstown, WV, USA