General Motors has released a Customer Satisfaction Program for certain units of the 2021 to 2024 Buick Enclave over an issue of a concerning noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
Select 2021 to 2024 model-year Enclave examples may have a condition where some customers notice a humming, whining, or squealing type of noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving anywhere between 20 to 70 mph. Certified GM technicians are to insect affected vehicles, and perform a test drive in an effort to replicate the noise. If this is found to be the case, the techs are to replace the torque tube assembly, which should take a little less than four hours to complete.
There are a number of vehicles covered under this Customer Satisfaction Program, including:
- 2021 to 2023 GMC Acadia
- 2021 to 2024 Buick Enclave
- 2021 to 2024 Cadillac XT5
- 2021 to 2024 Cadillac XT6
- 2021 to 2024 Chevy Blazer
- 2021 to 2024 Chevy Traverse
It’s worth noting that the cause of this noise is likely a damaged bearing.
As a reminder, the current Buick Enclave is powered by a single drivetrain configuration, consisting of the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. FWD is equipped as standard affair, while AWD is optional.
In regard to structure, the second-generation Enclave rides on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, while production kicked off in June 2023 at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
Notably, the 2025 Buick Enclave is set to introduce an all-new generation that will bring about all sorts of changes, including an exterior styling inspired from the Buick Wildcat EV Concept, a reworked interior with tech goodies like GM Super Cruise, and a fresh powertrain lineup likely consisting of the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, rated at 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, and the GM eight-speed automatic transmission.
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Comments
Well I had a 07 Acadia that had the noise problem and I replaced the torque converter and the noise was still there so I lived with it for $350,000 MI but then I have the 11 enclave and it’s never made the noise it’s super quiet super trouble free and now has 250,000 MI so I hope replacing the torque tube works because it didn’t work for me
Well I accidentally put torque converter but I meant torque tube and I couldn’t correct it
I had a 2013 Buick Regal, had one,then the other replaced under warranty. Then, shortly after the warranty expired one of them failed again. No GM bearings were available. I had to have it repaired because
we were leaving on vacation. So I had the dealer install a auto parts store brand bearing that I supplied. Shortly after we returned, the other side went bad again. This time I replaced it with another parts store brand. Both bearings were still ok 150 k miles later when I sold it.
Wow, more low quality parts from low quality suppliers. GM better get this fixed, they are destroying their own business!
Noisy bearing typically means shorter life.
So the LFY uses the 9 spd but the LKO will use the 8spd, anyone out there tell me why the transmission swap. I have 2, 9 spds and love them and I have 1, 8 spd which I don’t like. Is this do to the little difference in torque?
You can’t have this new 8 speed, it is not out yet. This new 8 speed for the new Traverse, Enclave, etc. is just a modified 9 speed with one less gear.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/10/heres-why-the-all-new-2024-chevy-traverse-dropped-a-gear/
About the 2025 Enclave, when will GM understand that customers want choices? I hope Buick offers a V6 and not just another turbo 4 cyl ! I personally have owned both and would pick the V6 over the turbo 4cyl.
Well from what I heard they’re having trouble with the 9-speed and they feel that they don’t need the extra gear I have the 8-speed front allwheel drive in my regal tour x but that is made from Toyota aison not sure what 8-speed you’re talking about because the new one is going to be all new front wheel drive I believe
The only engine will be the 2.5 Turbo, no V-6.
You have owned the yet to be released 2.5 turbo? Please, share details! Seriously, the 2.5 has much better power numbers across the board, especially in torque down low which is exactly where a heavy vehicle wants it. Why anyone would pick an NA V6 with much less torque at a higher rpm is beyond me. And no, reliability is a zero factor. These motors are built stout and will last just as long as the NA motor if not longer. This isn’t 1980…
Read the comment again. It says he has owned a 4 cylinder turbo before. Presumably a GM. He doesn’t state the unreleased engine.
Just took delivery of a new 2023 Enclave. The V6 is very impressive, very smooth and quiet. So now as again, fix something that is not broke. The turbo i4 number looks good but under load it will work harder than a V8 or a V6. Maybe it’s to meet carbon emission standards?
It may “work harder”, but, if it is designed from day one as a turbocharged engine, it has plenty of bearing, plenty of oil, plenty of cooling, plenty of everything else one could ask for for strength.
With just ordinary maintenance it should run just fine for a very long time. This isn’t a Judson kit bolted onto a VW, nor is it a 1962 Olds Jetfire. Times have changed.
The Chevy i4 turbo for the Silverado was designed for truck use. It appears to be reliable with no issues. The MPG is at 22mpg where as the 5.3 V8 is rated at 21mpg. This proves that it takes the same amount of energy from point A to B. The difference is it takes a little more energy due to the mass of a V8. But when it comes to towing and loading up the bed with a cubic yard of gravel, V8 will win every time.
The Buick Enclave weights in at just over 6,100lbs and it’s a FWD.