CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WAS TRAVELING ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY IN THE DESERT AT 70 MPH IN #1 LANE, ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK, WENT TO THE #2 LANE INCREASED SPEED UP TO 75, LET OFF GAS ONCE I WAS BACK IN #1 LANE AND MY CAR WAS AT 5 RPM WHEN TYPICALLY IT'S AT 2 RPM OR LESS. MY CAR WAS INCREASING SPEED ON IT'S OWN & THE BRAKE HAD NO POWER. I USED MY OTHER FOOT TO KICK UP T…
2009 Buick Enclave cruise control problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE RPMS BEGAN TO DECREASE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED, WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2009 Buick Enclave?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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