2011 Buick Enclave CXL | Cooled Seats (In-Depth Review)

[@nickbrown6718]

I don’t know why people talk negative about this car. I have a 2011 Enclave with 165k miles on it still runs and drives like new, I just drove it from North Carolina to Idaho with no problems at all. I LOVE my enclave it’s a good travel vehicle

[@Asali1719]

I Have a 2009 Buick Enclave, with NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. I love my enclave it's amazing and very roomy for my kiddos, I just wish mines had a sunroof and leather seats I have the CX model. Buicks are made to lasts a very long time for sure.

[@johnl.5046]

Mine are 2 wheel drive & a With almost 200k miles & no problems yet.

[@diaryofavagabond3475]

I just bought this vehicle and didn't know if it has the remote starter until i watch your video.. thank you so much 🙏 you are so helpful

[@GoldnLion]

Me too…I’ve had mine a while and didn’t know…but mine has a dvd player and back up camera with gps inside the radio system.

[@ruben7538]

My grandpa just got one and he’s very excited!

[@lifegoeson1545]

I got the 2011 an I'm enjoying mines

[@Tigeabee]

Wait!!! Remote start?!!!!!!!!! Hold up Hold up!!!! I just bought a used 2011. Granted i got it 10/15/21 but… remote start?!!! I have that?!!! 🥰 Well… the dealer gave me ONE key. No Fob. I have a fob to be programmed but no idea remote start was a thing for this vehicle. If it works thats super awesome let because it’s December now and that’s what I need lol. This video taught me a lot about my car. THANKS!!!

[@GoldnLion]

I’ve usually bought used cars with only one key..I always immediately get another key and fob made on my own.

[@cynthiadaw131]

I have this same car. Everytime I look at it, it's just pretty to me me. I love that style qnd the why the rear end looks. The 2022 and 2023s are starting to change though.

[@GoldnLion]

Follow the maintenance guides from the manufacturer!!! People complain that cars aren’t good but they don’t do the maintenance! My boyfriend complained about me getting a Buick with 100k miles from 2011…meanwhile he hasn’t driven his 2017 Toyota in almost a year.

[@kiarascott6187]

That's the kind of car I'm get it when I grow up

[@christophermccall4299]

Don't mine is awful

[@nini_nunez]

@@christophermccall4299 hi! What’s awful about it??

[@christophermccall4299]

@@nini_nunez my engine blew. The timing chain snapped on it destroyed the car. They are prone to massive engine failure. These cars are not reliable. I had a 2011 Buick enclave with 110 thousand miles it lasted 3 months

[@christophermccall4299]

@@nini_nunez and my frame was rotted so bad it wouldn’t pass inspection I had to sand weld and fix the frame. If you google info on them you will see how awful they are

[@nini_nunez]

@@christophermccall4299 oh man! Thanks for letting us know

[@mgrella63]

I just bought a 2012 Buick Enclave a month ago, It needs a transmission at 90K on it! UGH! Its a Gorgeous SUV Hopefully once the transmission is fixed itll be fine. My car looks exactly like the one in the video

[@spyglasses5877]

What?? How much is it gonna cost?? I’m so sorry to hear that.

[@mgrella63]

@@spyglasses5877 I had a extended warranty! Thank God It was covered! It was a 4 to 5 grand repair,Took 9 weeks to get my car back.Parts were not available for at least 40 days out! It was a nightmare especially that I only owned it for a month when the transmission went out! My advice to anyone considering buying one get the extended warranty!!!!! These cars are plagued with problems from my research, Tranny issues ,timing chains.vent actuators,power steering pump, the list goes on.

[@todd9903]

My 2011 enclave is making a sound when wheels are turned left & right also feels like old truck trying to push while turning in 4WD..is front drive shaft shell made to slide back n forth on shaft

[@garrett.m5922]

Could be a leaking power steering rack. Pretty common on these cars

[@tonyh.anderson2658]

I am about to get one....its mine muhaha!!!so far so good. Love my Buick Enclave. No problems

[@christophermccall4299]

Don't they are awful..I have one wish I didnt

[@Kitathegang]

@@christophermccall4299why ? What would you recommend?

[@alexander-malafeev]

What is the fuel consumption of this car?

[@tinasomers6671]

Does it really cool the seats? It sounded like heat in the vid

[@taylorzerr5924]

yes i have this exact model and it has cooling seats

[@christophermccall4299]

Mine has every option and it does not have cooled seats

[@rubencabello7999]

Were are u locate

[@RangerRivet]

I just watched this video to look at the interior controls for an enclave. It was helpful. I will say though, "Bose audio so you know you have the best in the industry" made me cackle. That is not true lol

[@dpacheco9588]

that is true man BOSE system audio is a good quality . 2011 car + bose audio in this age it was the best.

[@RangerRivet]

@@dpacheco9588 It's really not. Swapping to a solid efficient pair of aftermarket speakers will show you an immediate difference. Premium bose systems just adds ANC (if it even did at that time, not sure) that you have to remove the second you put a sub in, an extremely awkward amplifier that runs all the speakers at different impedance levels, and I think they add a center console subwoofer that is barely even noticable. And even if you want to discount ANY aftermarket options, it still doesn't have the most speakers as there were many with more, it still doesn't have the most power, it still doesn't have a full size subwoofer which other things offered. You should probably not get into a car audio fight with a guy who's sold them for half a decade

[@flats-hopper4351]

Does anyone know why the dash and radio kinda flickers or scrolls right on these enclaves? I've seen it on another video, same car

[@taylorzerr5924]

i think it is just the camera making it look like that. i have this car and it doesn’t do that in real life

[@GoldnLion]

@@taylorzerr5924exactly…it’s interesting..it’s only on camera

[@christophermccall4299]

I have a 2010 with 127k on it. Biggie's clam ever. Do your research and see all the complaints. Mine has frame rot. It has the service break light stabiltrak off light that chimes all the time. Another common problem with them. These are not reliable and have faulty timing chains the blow up the motor. I don't recommend buying one

[@Sayso2423]

Thank you

[@Damnman85]

Bad luck or poor maintenance but they do tend to have some common issues

[@Rob774]

300,000 miles... really?

[@fbowie21]

well as indicated on the odometer it's kilometers so that is 187,000 miles which is totally feasible. this is from canada you should pay attention before commenting

[@Rob774]

@@fbowie21 Hold up. Me asking a question is a problem? I'm looking towards getting an Enclave. So my question about the mileage was in supportive surprise (like that nice suit cost $90...really) for the vehicle...not speculation. Sorry to offend you. In the future I suggest disabling the comment feature, so you don't have to worry about misinterpreting comments from people who thought enough to take time to view your video.

[@fbowie21]

@@Rob774 this isn't my video

[@fbowie21]

@@Rob774 but I apologise most people say derogatory things about American made cars as opposed to Honda and Toyota. I can tell you mine has had electrical problems but just the dumbass heated seats

[@Rob774]

@@fbowie21 No biggie Fred. You are talking to the proud owner of a Ford Taurus X. Only problem is... its vanilla. I would have had to have gotten the Eddie Bauer version for more bells and whistles. When GM came out with the Enclave/Outlook/Arcadia/Traverse.... I was immediately drawn to the Enclave, cause I know outside of the Cadillac, Buick is the fanciest of what's left. I still want one to this day. You are right that these vehicles will always be compared to their foreign competitors... I still look at the Pilot longingly. But the wife has an Accord and I something that won't cost and arm and a leg, but also give me longevity. There are folks who say they took their Enclave to 200,000 miles and some have it compared better than the Pilot. If I do it at all... time will tell which one I go with. THanks.

[@osamabinmobbin8187]

WTF I HAVE PUSH TO START???

[@dilsheredits819]

the bast

[@johngibbs5264]

do not get this car we got one and hated it when we bought it in 2013 had 20 000 miles and when i am writing this it is 2023 and the radio blew out and the wheel snapped when we were driving on the heighway and i am lucky i am still alive

[@gilgilbert5866]

This guy is a true lier! This vehicle is not as reliable as he leads you to believe. My vehicle broke @ 98,000 miles due to the timing chain stretching. (The stretched timing chain ruined my rngine). The timing chain issue is a known problem with this GMC model. Mine needed a new engine and GMC negated the warranty, so the new engine cost came out of my pocket. Still fighting the issue with GMC corporation (Buick).

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

Very few timing chain issues when you look at how many were made vs how many ever stretched.

[@chanda-aime6388]

@@LT1HILLINGHOE I don’t own one and I know that’s not true. The timing is a VERY well known problem with this model, various years complained/reported it. This is the main reason I passed on it.

[@chanda-aime6388]

Sad because it’s such a beautiful vehicle

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

@@chanda-aime6388 How many wrenches have you ever turned. Answer is zero, Junior. Next!!