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2020 buick Enclave powertrain problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
BOUGHT BRAND NEW 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, WITH 4 MILES ON IT, ON 6/13/20. STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WOULD JERK HARD (HARD SHIFT) WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS AND ALSO ANYTIME IT WAS PLACED IN PARK. ON 6/21/20 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY SHIFT. CALLED LOCAL BUICK - GM DEALERSHIP TO GET REPAIRED. LOCAL SHOP RESTARTED COMPUTER ON 6/24/20 A…
I BOUGHT A 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, (OWNED BY GMC) WITH 6 MILES ON IT, 1 WEEK AGO. YESTERDAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED JERKING ANYTIME THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED GEARS. I CALLED TO TRY TO GET IT IN TO A CERTIFIED BUICK DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED AT AND NOWHERE CAN GET IT IN FOR 3-5 DAYS AND NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS WILL GIVE A LOANER CAR UNTIL THE TIME OF THE VEHICLE APPOINTMENT. I …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2020 buick Enclave?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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