2009 Buick Enclave Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Buick Enclave, 5% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,950 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hard shifting noted in gears. Car acts like it's in neutral when in reverse. Buick dealership says the wave plate is defect. Other 09 Buick enclaves are covered by specialty policy. 14404 a. But not my VIN VIN. Same make model and transmission. I was told by gmc customer service to complain here.”
NHTSA complaint #11022401, filed 2017-09, 104,000 miles“In the past I had jerking or slipping of transmission at approximately 40 miles an hour, or the engine was having a coil miss fire. I had 3 new coils installed by dealer under warranty with similar problems before. Took to dealer and they could not determine if transmission was slipping or engine miss firing, but no code on miss firing engine. Slipping or hesitating of transmission is more likely but can not determine since does not act the same consistently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617323, filed 2014-07, 67,878 miles“I was driving on the freeway and the car begin begain to flash across the dash that it was reducing engine power. This now happens ever so often when I'm driving I was wondering is this a re-call matter?”
NHTSA complaint #10703359, filed 2015-04, 99,058 miles“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 the gas pedal and I was able to control my speed again. Very scary situation. No warning lights nor codes to indicate problem. Had my cruise control turned off at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163126, filed 2018-12, 129,900 miles“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. Correlation and misfire coes).”
NHTSA complaint #11022515, filed 2017-09, 135,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Buick Enclave
108 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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