Buick Enclave 2012
Model Enclave made in 2012 by Buick got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V151000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 02/17/2011 to 12/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 47846 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/09/2012 | 04/09/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 20, 2012. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 08-09-41-007G | 04/27/2012 | 10043830 | Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b | 04/27/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| PIP-4583G | 08/01/2011 | 10041504 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| PI-0595 | 10/01/2011 | 10042290 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc: the carpet side mat retainer is not properly installed or is engaged with the floor mat(s). the front or second row floor mat locations can cause this condition to occur. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| SB-08-08-110-016 | 05/01/2011 | 10038671 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-08-08-110-016 | 05/01/2011 | 10038671 | Gm: there is a separated, broken, or missing floor mat and carpet retainers due to improper installation or removal of floormats. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| PI-0595 | 10/01/2011 | 10042290 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc: the carpet side mat retainer is not properly installed or is engaged with the floor mat(s). the front or second row floor mat locations can cause this condition to occur. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| SB-08-08-110-016 | 05/01/2011 | 10038671 | Gm: there is a separated, broken, or missing floor mat and carpet retainers due to improper installation or removal of floormats. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-08-08-110-016 | 05/01/2011 | 10038671 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| PI-0595 | 10/01/2011 | 10042290 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc: the carpet side mat retainer is not properly installed or is engaged with the floor mat(s). the front or second row floor mat locations can cause this condition to occur. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5164 | 05/01/2012 | 10044386 | Gm: fuel gauge inoperative/fluctuates hard/no start ses/check engine light on. conditions may be intermittent. upon investigation, the technician may find various dtcs set. this condition may be due to the harness retainer slipping on the t | 06/18/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||||
| PI-0602 | 11/01/2011 | 10042291 | Buick/chevrolet/gems;saturn: on all wheel drive vehicles, there are some concerns or issues regarding incidental service for the normal propeller shaft conditions. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| PIT-5164 | 05/01/2012 | 10044386 | Gm: fuel gauge inoperative/fluctuates hard/no start ses/check engine light on. conditions may be intermittent. upon investigation, the technician may find various dtcs set. this condition may be due to the harness retainer slipping on the t | 06/18/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 08-09-41-007G | 04/27/2012 | 10043830 | Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b | 04/27/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - REAR - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIT-4547F | 06/01/2012 | 10044919 | General motors: second and/or third row bench seat center belt buckle plastic is cracked. it has been found that this could happen if the second or third row seat is folded flat and the seat belt is still buckled. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-11275-B | 02/01/2012 | 10043856 | Gm: see document search button for owner letter. carpeted floor mats missing. dealers are to install carpeted floor mats when mats become available. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| PIP-4583G | 08/01/2011 | 10041504 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-5142 | 02/01/2012 | 10043644 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc: when wipers are in use, wipers fail to return to park position or the wiper arm, on pivot shaft, is slipping and may be out of position. *pe | 04/17/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SB-12072-A | 06/01/2012 | 10045040 | Chevrolet/gmc/buick: see document search button for owner letter. wiper arm nut may loosen and cause wiper arm to become inoperative if build up of snow or ice is on windshield. *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| PIT-5142 | 02/01/2012 | 10043644 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc: when wipers are in use, wipers fail to return to park position or the wiper arm, on pivot shaft, is slipping and may be out of position. *pe | 04/17/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 350 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated that both front seat head restraints obstructed the view of the road for both the driver and front passenger. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the head restraints obstructed the view of the road. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 350 and the current mileage was 1,000. | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 350 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated that both front seat head restraints obstructed the view of the road for both the driver and front passenger. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the head restraints obstructed the view of the road. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 350 and the current mileage was 1,000. sm. | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 350 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated both front seat head restraints obstruct the view of the road for both the driver and front passenger. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the head restraints obstruct the view of the road. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 350 and the current mileage was 1,000. rds | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 3000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owned a 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel began to abnormally pull to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that an alignment needed to be performed on the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where he was told that the failure was undetected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 3000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owned a 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel began to abnormally pull to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that an alignment needed to be performed on the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where he was told that the failure was undetected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. kmj | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 3000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owned 2012 buick enclave. the contact stated that driving at different speeds the steering wheel began to pull to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated an alignment needed to be performed on the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where he was told the failure was undetected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. dr | |||