Why does my Buick Enclave shake?
Common reasons for this to happen: Tire issues: The most frequent causes of a vehicle shaking while driving stem from tire issues. Tire replacement, realignment, and rebalancing are common solutions. Engine firing issues: When one or more of your spark plugs isn’t firing correctly, it can cause your car to vibrate.
Is the 2012 Buick Enclave a good car?
Buick’s Enclave is a large, car-based SUV with a spacious third-row seat, sound ride quality, and decent handling. However, rear visibility, awkward placement of some controls, and unimpressive fuel economy are its weaknesses. A rear-view camera is standard for this version of the large Buick crossover SUV.
How many miles will a 2012 Buick Enclave get?
The key to this, of course, is the maintenance and service history and not having done too many miles. I’d say 200,000 miles is about the limit for a vehicle of this type, so if you’re going to be doing average miles and you want to keep an Enclave for five years I’d suggest avoiding anything with more than 120k miles.
What problems do 2012 Buick Enclaves have?
2012 Buick Enclave Engine Problems An owner of a 2012 Enclave reported “water pump failure at 75k miles, due to major drivetrain failures”. Engine and transmission failures occurred at 90k miles for another. A user had a fuel injector failure, later got diagnosed with a failing transmission.
Why does my Buick Enclave shudder when I shift gears?
Car shudders and has problems accelerating when gears shifts. Diagnosis=replace bank 1 camshaft actuator worn timing chains, replace all spark plugs and 3 ignition coils again. (performed pfi system dia test. Codes fired p0017 and p0300 stored.
What are the most common problems with the Buick Enclave?
It’s usually noticed when the car begins to shake or clunk while increasing speed or switching gears. According to Car Complaints, Enclave owners report this issue around an average of 91,000 miles. 2008 models have the most complaints regarding transmission problems.
When does the torque converter start to shudder?
It generally occurs at part throttle and light acceleration, between 15 and 50 miles per hour, just before the shift to one of the top gears where the converter reaches “lock-up.” Since it is temperature-related, it tends to happen on hot days, after idling in traffic for long periods of time.
Why does my GMC Acadia shudder at 1200 rpm?
Still have the same shuddering around 50mph between 1200 and 1800 RPM. The Acadia will be finding a new home as soon as possible. Click to expand… I chased the shuddering for months on my 2012, spent thousands of dollars. Eventually the dealership (after trade-in) blew the main crank shaft bearing and had to replace the engine.