Cold Weather Causes Buick 'Clunk'

Jan. 18, 2023

If the jounce bumpers are the cause of the concern, the bumpers should be replaced with new updated bumpers that remain softer in colder temperatures (P/N 84076339).

Some 2009-2016 Buick Enclave vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise at the rear suspension on moderate to severe jounce in cold temperatures approaching 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This may be caused by the rear suspension jounce bumpers becoming hard in cold temperatures, resulting in a bottoming-out feeling. If the jounce bumpers are the cause of the concern, the bumpers should be replaced with new updated bumpers that remain softer in colder temperatures (P/N 84076339).

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Mike Mavrigian

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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.