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2020-2024 · 3-Row SUV

Buick Enclave Lemon Law

Experiencing problems with your Buick Enclave? Our California lemon law attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Common Buick Enclave Problems

The LGX 3.6L V6 engine develops excessive oil consumption due to faulty piston ring design, often consuming one quart every 1,000 miles and triggering low oil pressure warning DTC P06DD.
The 9-speed automatic transmission (GM 9T65) exhibits harsh and erratic shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, caused by failing adaptive pressure control solenoids and degraded valve body separator plates.
The power liftgate struts and latch assembly fail prematurely, causing the liftgate to drop unexpectedly or fail to open, posing a safety hazard addressed in NHTSA recall 21V-560.
The timing chain and chain guide assemblies on the LGX 3.6L wear prematurely at 60,000-80,000 miles, causing timing-related DTCs P0016 and P0017 and potential catastrophic engine damage if not replaced.
The StabiliTrak electronic stability control system intermittently disables itself and displays a service warning due to a faulty steering angle sensor (part 13590567) and corroded wiring harness connectors at the steering column.

Your California Lemon Law Rights

Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Buick Enclave has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to:

  • Full refund of the purchase price
  • Replacement vehicle of comparable value
  • Cash compensation (cash-and-keep settlement)
  • Attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer

Buick Enclave Lemon Law FAQ

Can excessive oil consumption in my Buick Enclave's LGX 3.6L engine be a valid California Lemon Law claim?

Yes. Excessive oil consumption that the dealer cannot resolve through warranty repairs is a substantial nonconformity under the Song-Beverly Act. If your Enclave requires frequent oil additions between changes and has been in the shop multiple times for this issue, you likely have a valid lemon law claim for a refund or replacement.

My Buick Enclave's 9-speed transmission has been repaired three times and still shifts roughly. What are my options under California law?

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, three repair attempts for the same transmission defect strongly support a lemon law claim, particularly since erratic shifting affects the safety and drivability of the vehicle. You should document each visit and keep all repair orders. Contact a California lemon law attorney, as manufacturer-paid attorney fees are available under the statute.

Does the Song-Beverly Act cover my Enclave if it was purchased as a certified pre-owned vehicle?

Yes. California's Song-Beverly Act applies to certified pre-owned vehicles that come with a manufacturer's new car warranty or a dealer-provided express warranty. If your CPO Enclave has a substantial defect covered under that warranty that cannot be repaired, you are entitled to lemon law protections including a refund or replacement.

How long do I have to file a California Lemon Law claim on my Buick Enclave?

The Song-Beverly Act requires that the defect manifest during the warranty period, but you generally have four years from the time you discovered or should have discovered the defect to file a civil action. It is best to pursue your claim promptly while documentation is fresh and the warranty period is still active or recently expired.

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