The 2013 Buick Enclave is likely to experience problems with its air conditioning system at some point in its lifecycle, according to the experts over at Consumer Reports.
For this study, CR tracked the ten newer model-year vehicles that it has received the most owner complaints on regarding the air conditioning system. The 2013-2015 model year Buick Enclave had the third-highest amount of owner complaints regarding the air conditioning system, with the majority of A/C issues usually cropping up between 61,000 miles and 102,000 miles. CR did not say how many owner complaints it had received regarding the 2013-2015 Buick Enclave’s A/C system.
CR says the majority of the vehicles included in this ranking experienced a “significant failure,” of the A/C system at some point. The publication also said the likelihood of problems occurring in these vehicles ranged from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5, so every vehicle included in this study seems to have a frail factory A/C system.
The publication’s chief mechanic, John Ibbotson, said A/C problems can prove troublesome, as drivers typically only realize there’s a problem with the A/C when they go to use it on a hot day. They are also usually quite pricy to fix on most late model year vehicles.
“Air conditioning problems range from easy to repair to requiring significant trouble-shooting and skill to fix,” explains Ibbotson. “Drivers naturally dread AC problems because they invariably happen when you most want the cool air, and the costs to repair can easily top $1,000. But some problems, if caught early enough, don’t cost nearly that much.”
The 2014 and 2015 model year Chevy Traverse, which shares the GM Lambda platform and an abundance of other parts with the 2013-2015 Enclave, was also included in this CR ranking. The Chevy Traverse fared slightly worse than the Enclave, though, winding up third overall in the ranking.
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Comments
That’s a shame I have the 11 and had no air conditioners whatsoever and I have over 200,000 miles the car is very trouble-free and is a virgin to any repairs and I still love it and is in perfect shape
I have the very same issue with my 2011 Traverse air conditioning. It is cold during the morning but after lunch starts to blow warm or hot. Is a headache because you do not know when or not🤷🏽 will works good!
Can’t post pics here but if you go to amazon and search for, “HVAC Air Door Actuator – Replaces 15-73989, 604-140, 20826182, 1573989 – Compatible with Chevy Traverse 09-12, GMC Acadia 07-12, Buick Enclave 2008-2012 – AC Heater Blend Mode Actuator”
Look at the locations picture (there are 4 used in the vehicle). #1 is what controls what blows out the vents, I bet that’s bad. You can see videos on Youtube and learn how to replace it yourself for just the cost of the part. I had to replace #1 and #2 in my ’12 Traverse. They are notorious for failing.
Not a problem. GM does not care about its’ dismal Consumer Reports reliability or customers with vehicles out of warranty.
I have a 2012 Buick Enclave and have had AC problems ongoing, spent thousands to fix. I would NEVER buy a Buick/GM car again after this experience!!!!!
2012 Traverse and I have had to replace 2 of the A/C actuators which control the blend doors. It’s a common problem based on the number of repair videos and posts on forums. Not too difficult to repair but I am sure if you brought it to a dealership who did it by the book and pulled apart the dash to get at them, it would be very expensive. Each repair cost me $30 for a new actuator.
2019, 2013, 2001, 1997, 1987…a/c is not working…what a revelation!
2010 with $1000 + A/C repairs! My tech said they are famous for failures.
My 2013 has 133,000m and no problems.
Replaced a motor mount.
Not to shabby.
Same with the 2012 buick enclave. I took yhe car to the shop they had to put all new hoses all new actuators pretty much had to have everything replaced for the air conditioner. But now im having problems with my car jolting like the transmission is bad but they cant figure out what the problem is. The mechanics say my transmission is good. I only have 150,000 miles on it. Its a great car in perfect condition. Very well maintained.
Love the supremacy of Made in ‘Murica quality!!! If you don’t agree your a COMMUNIST!