Segment:
Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Key Competitors:
Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9
Positioning:
Emphasis on comfort, quietness, spaciousness, and upscale amenities
Powertrain Strategy:
V6 engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive availability
Engine Management:
Engine control systems, diagnostics, fuel injection, ignition, emissions control
Drivetrain:
Automatic transmission, transfer case, drive axles, differentials, propeller shafts
Suspension Steering:
Front and rear suspension, steering column, power steering system, wheel alignment
Brakes:
Hydraulic brake system, ABS, traction control, parking brake
Electrical Electronics:
Wiring schematics, multiplex communication (CAN bus), power distribution, charging system, starting system, lighting, body electrical
HVAC:
Air conditioning system, climate control, heater core, refrigerant system
Safety Restraints:
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags, seat belts, child seat anchors
Body Interior:
Body panels, doors, windows, glass, mirrors, seats, interior trim, instrument panel, engine hood
Maintenance Routines:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting charts, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, installation, and repair
Specifications:
Torque specifications, fluid types and capacities, electrical specifications, tolerances
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to complex diagnostics and rebuilds
Format Details:
Adobe PDF, compatible with Adobe Reader
Printability:
Fully printable, allowing for enlarged diagrams and selective page printing
Binding:
Digital (PDF), no physical binding
Paper:
N/A (Digital Format)
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4/5 Stars (for 2WD and AWD models)
Traction Control:
Yes, standard
Electronic Stability Control:
Yes, standard (StabiliTrak)
Airbags:
Frontal, side-impact, and curtain airbags
Seat Belts:
Three-point seat belts with pretensioners
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, or based on oil life monitoring system
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Engine Air Filter Replacement:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed (typically every 30,000-45,000 miles)
Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed (typically every 20,000-30,000 miles)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Inspect periodically, replace fluid and filter based on driving conditions and mileage, typically around 60,000-100,000 miles
Engine Oil Specification:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (GM dexos1™ or equivalent)
Coolant Specification:
GM P/N 12378393 (or equivalent) Dex-Cool® (orange color), long-life engine coolant
Brake Fluid Specification:
DOT 3
Common Problems:
Potential for timing chain issues in earlier LLT engines, intake manifold gasket leaks, power steering system leaks, suspension component wear (e.g., struts, bushings)
Brand Focus:
Buick, a division of General Motors, historically focused on comfort, quietness, and upscale features.
First Generation:
The 2010 Enclave is part of the first generation (2008-2017), introduced to compete in the growing three-row SUV segment.
Assembly Location:
Lansing, Michigan, USA (GM Delta Township Assembly)
