Buick Enclave 2008 problems
The Buick Enclave is a three-row full-size crossover SUV produced by General Motors since 2007. It was previewed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, officially as a concept car, making it the first Lambda vehicle to be displayed. The Enclave is partially based on the Buick Centieme concept shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
The first-generation Enclave, the Saturn Outlook, the original GMC Acadia, and the first-generation Chevrolet Traverse all shared the GM Lambda platform.
The Enclave replaced both of Buick's SUVs, the minivan-based Rendezvous and the truck-based Rainier, as well as the Terraza minivan. The second-generation Enclave was officially revealed at the 2017 New York International Auto Show.
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Common Buick Enclave 2008 problems
The 2008 Buick Enclave has been associated with several common problems, primarily related to its engine, transmission, and steering system.
One of the most reported issues with the 2008 Buick Enclave is its transmission problems. These issues include difficulty shifting gears, which can be both inconvenient and potentially dangerous. The cost of repairing this issue is estimated to be around $3,500.
Another problem with the 2008 Buick Enclave is power steering failure. This issue can make steering the vehicle more difficult and may require a power steering pump replacement, which can cost around $3,000. Some owners have reported needing to replace the power steering pump several times due to recurring issues.
The 2008 Buick Enclave has also been associated with engine problems, such as blown head gaskets, holes in the engine block, and damaged internal parts. These issues can be expensive to repair, with some owners reporting costs of around $6,000 to $8,000 for engine replacement.
In addition to these issues, the 2008 Buick Enclave has also been known to have problems with its struts, rack and pinion, and lift gate control button. These issues can lead to excessive wear on the tires, unpredictable opening of the lift gate, and other inconveniences.
These problems have contributed to the 2008 Buick Enclave's reputation for unreliability and high repair costs. As a result, the vehicle has depreciated heavily, making it a less attractive option for potential buyers looking for a reliable and affordable vehicle.
It is worth noting that the 2008 model year has been identified as the worst production year for the Buick Enclave, with many of the reported problems centered around this year. However, later model years of the Enclave have been reported to have fewer mechanical issues and a better reputation overall.
What problems did the 2008 enclave have?
No, the Enclave from 2008 has had engine, transmission, and steering problems that are truly worrying — both in terms of safety and budget. Namely, most buyers active on the Car Complaints website had problems with the transmission of the Buick Enclave.
How many miles will a 2008 Buick Enclave last?
200,000 to 250,000 miles
Overall, the Enclave is considered to be a reliable model, which can last from 200,000 to 250,000 miles before needing any extensive repairs. Recent model years have seen no safety recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What is the most common problem with Buick Enclave?
Q: What are the most common issues reported by Buick Enclave owners? A: Enclave owners have frequently reported problems with the transmission, timing chain, power steering, check engine light, electrical system, airbag deployment, and structural components.
What recalls does a 2008 Buick Enclave have?
6 Recalls for 2008 BUICK Enclave
| Recall Date | Component |
|---|---|
| 3/16/2014 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| 6/3/2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 8/27/2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 8/13/2008 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
What problems did the 2008 enclave have?
No, the Enclave from 2008 has had engine, transmission, and steering problems that are truly worrying — both in terms of safety and budget. Namely, most buyers active on the Car Complaints website had problems with the transmission of the Buick Enclave.
What is the most common problem with Buick Enclave?
Q: What are the most common issues reported by Buick Enclave owners? A: Enclave owners have frequently reported problems with the transmission, timing chain, power steering, check engine light, electrical system, airbag deployment, and structural components.
How many miles will a 2008 Buick Enclave last?
200,000 to 250,000 miles
Overall, the Enclave is considered to be a reliable model, which can last from 200,000 to 250,000 miles before needing any extensive repairs. Recent model years have seen no safety recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Are Buick Enclaves good vehicles?
In general, you can expect your Enclave to be reliable and long-lasting, as it performed better than average when compared to other SUVs in its class.
Buick Enclave 2008 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Enclave problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Buick Enclave 2008 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Buick Enclave 2008
The NHTSA has received 533 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Buick Enclave 2008. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Buick Enclave 2008 vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
- VIN: 5GAER23798J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1st incident was 6/29/24 my driver seat airbag deployed. 2nd incident happened 8/3/24 when the airbag on the driver side deployed the whole side from the front to the back of the trunk.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- VIN: 5GAEV237081
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Unknown
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-07
- VIN: 5GAEV23798J
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: i was driving fine until i slowed down and tried to turn, the steering wheel was hard to turn and making a grinding noise. it works fine going on the highway. i noticed this was a big issue with the enclave and wondering why this isnt recalled? ive spent enough money on this that i didnt have and cant afford another expense. i do not have a warranty on it. no check engines light and fluids are good
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5GAER23708J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: I didn’t have any accidents but I when to many mechanics shops and each saying that it is an electrical problem with my 2008 Buick enclave CXL 3.6 also an issue with the airbag on the dash it showing service airbag soon I brought this car a couple of years ago and the airbag light was on when I brought it. VIN [XXX] I can be reach at [XXX] [XXX] or email me at [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-22
- VIN: 5GAEV237X8J
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ASB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-15
- VIN: 5GAER13788J
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the sunroof. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there were several unknown point of entry of water, and mold had developed in the parts of the vehicle that were mostly affected by the water intrusion. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures due to water damage. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were operating erratically and other unknown electrical parts had failed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: 5GAER23738J
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: At 65,000 Transmission went out 100,000 Electrical issue due to lose ground wire under fuse box 121,000 Electrical issue caused battery to drain and vehicle not turn off. Even if key out of ignition 121,000 Driver Side Curtain Airbags deployed when battery replaced
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-12
- VIN: 5GAEV23738J
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: Apparently the catalytic converter has gone defective. Plus, the backup camera stopped working.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-04
- VIN: 5GAEV23738J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My airbags driver side and the passenger front all exploded while sitting in my driveway nobody in the vehicle
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-31
- VIN: 5GAEV23798J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Passenger airbag will disable randomly while driving for random periods of time ranging from a few seconds to a few hours despite there being a 140+ lb passenger. This will happen every few minutes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-16
- VIN: 5GAEV23788J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Sunroof messing up electrical system clogs up easily radio and everything else don't work right electrical all messed up because it clogging sunroof crankshaft won't relearn
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-29
- VIN: 5GAER237881
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: Traction control and abs. Acceleration jerking
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5GAER23778J
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, a warning message indicating that the vehicle was overheated illuminated. The contact pulled into a nearby parking lot. The contact then opened the hood of the vehicle by engaging the power release button inside of the vehicle. The contact saw black smoke and flames coming out from underneath the hood. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle remained at the scene. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V240000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-08
- VIN: 5GAEV23758J
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 3-5 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to continue driving the vehicle however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,637.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 5gaer23748j
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5GAEV23708J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1.Passenger airbag- warning light gives me a daily message to service the airbag. I worry about whether the airbag will deploy at any moment or may not deploy if an accident occurs as I travel with my children daily. 2.Power steering- My power steering locked as I was driving 2 years ago. The auto shop has replaced/repaired the power steering system multiple times, however steering continues to whine and rub. 3.Trunk liftgate- The liftgate has abruptly lowered as my children and I have tried to get items in and out of the back. This resulted in one of them getting hit in the head. The back liftgate button has stopped engaging.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-09
- VIN: 5GAEV23748J
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-18
- VIN: 5GAER237X8J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I purchased this vehicle several years ago used and everything was working fine. Several months later, whenever a "passenger" sits in the front passenger seat, the check airbag and seat belt system message appears in the dashboard. After the seat becomes unoccupied, the message remains on...sometimes for a couple of days, sometimes for a week, and sometimes for a month or two. Then it may stop showing the message until a person sits there again. This also happened when the vehicle was not running and the key was in my pocket. I went and applied pressure to the passenger seat and when I started the vehicle with an empty passenger seat, the message appeared again. I took my vehicle to the dealer and they were going to charge me an arm and a leg for the repair and I was thinking this should be a covered repair. What I am saying is the message appears that something is wrong and when someone sits in the seat.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-30
- VIN: 5GAER23708J
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicles Timing Chain keeps going out had it replaced 3 times and the problem the vehicle is having still consists the vehicle constantly hesitates to start.
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 5GAER23748J
- Components: Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
- Summary: My toddler is able to easily with one hand unbuckle the car seat. At the time I thought maybe my toddler was the only one but I have three other friends experiencing the same problem. Graco told us to just tell them not to unbuckle it or to have an adult sit back there with them. I believe that Graco should start making buckles that aren't so easily undone by a small toddler.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor light had illuminated and the message "service air bag" had displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to water corrosion in the air bag system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5GAEV23748J
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, AFTER A SHORT WHILE, THE TRUNK WOULD INDEPENDENTLY CLOSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER FROM THE INADVERTENT CLOSING OF THE TRUNK. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5GAER23738J
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, A FLAME HAD IGNITED FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. HER BOYFRIEND EXITED THE VEHICLE, CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. A FELLOW MOTORIST WITNESSED THE SITUATION AND ASSISTED HER DAUGHTERS BOYFRIEND BY GIVING HIM A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH THE BOYFRIEND USED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER HAD THE VEHICLE INITIALLY TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE IT WAS THEN TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A "MECHANICAL DEFECT" AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR A REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-03
- VIN: 5GAER237X8J
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: IT SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-02
- VIN: 5GAEV23708J
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN FAILING MORE FREQUENTLY TO THE POINT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I AM A POLIO SURVIVOR AND DEPEND ON THE FULL FUNCTION OF MY RIGHT ARM @ ALL TIMES. SINCE PURCHASING THE 2008 ENCLAVE IN JUNE 2019, THE POWER STEERING HAS BEGUN FAILING EVERY TIME I USE THE VEHICLE. THE WORST FAILURE WAS ON THE FREEWAY @ 80 MPH WHILE RETURNING HOME TO IDAHO, FROM THE DEATH OF MY FATHER IN TUSCON. THE STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS NEGOTIATING A CURVE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF THE CURVE @ THE LAST MINUTE. IT SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH! OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS, THE STEERING HAS BECOME MORE IMPOSSIBLE TO MANAGE, WHICH HAS CAUSED THE ROTATOR CUFF OF MY RIGHT ARM TO BECOME EXCEEDINGLY MORE PAINFUL. THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE CARS TO THE POINT OF THE PUMP BEING REDESIGNED BY GMC. I FEEL THIS ISSUE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND WARRANTS A RECALL. SINCERELY, [XXX], RN (RETIRED) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Buick Enclave 2008 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the Buick Enclave 2008.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
- Consequence: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
- Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
- Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Summary: GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN O OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
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Positive Buick Enclave 2008 car reviews
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I have never owned a GM vehicle before, but I have been eagerly waiting for this one since its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Although I almost bought an Acadia because they came out first and I was excited, I am so glad I was patient because this one was well worth the wait. It drives beautifully, is very quiet and smooth, and the handling is quite responsive. It feels very solid and safe, and looks great too. The interior is nice and there is plenty of room in all three rows. I traded in a Chrysler Town & Country that I loved, but I have no regrets. It's only the third day of my ownership, but so far I am quite pleased and looking for excuses to drive it!
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Lots of research went into your choice of the Enclave. You have not been disappointed! It is a joy to drive, offering a super quiet interior and ride, plush CXL leather seating, a Bose speaker system, and handles fantastic on the road. You towed your boat this weekend, and it handled it better than your previous SUV, hands down. A lot of thought went into this vehicle. You're getting better than stated gas mileage, which is a nice surprise!
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Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that this car is truly exceptional. It's incredibly well-built with top-quality materials, and the interior space is unmatched by any other fine automobile out there. Thanks for considering it!
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I have had many different vehicles, but this one is by far the most comfortable and well-equipped. It's an 8-passenger car that gets 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, which is great. The car is very comfortable and quiet, and the 6-speed transmission is a little different but well worth it. I absolutely love the hands-free phone, OnStar, navigation, and sound system. This vehicle is a must-have!
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You've put nearly 40,000 miles on the vehicle and it's been an absolute joy to drive every day. The use of space in this vehicle is fantastic, it's hard to believe it has this much room and still gets over 20 mpg consistently on the highway. It drives like a car but with much better versatility. GM really hit a home run with this one!
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Darian Bradtke 2024-11-27
I purchased my Enclave second-hand. It's a beautiful car with plenty of room for extra passengers, but unfortunately, the motor went out at around 138,000 miles, only six months after I bought it. I was disappointed to learn that replacing the motor would be quite expensive. Additionally, the sunroof leaks, and I believe Buick should have recalled the seal, as I have read many Enclave reviews that complain about leaky sunroofs. While I cannot recommend this car to anyone I know, I gave it two stars because it is a luxurious car with a nice look.
Carlo Rosenbaum 2024-08-29
I purchased the 2008 Buick Enclave loaded in 2008 as I wanted a Luxury SUV and wanted to support the American Car Maker's in time of crisis. However, I have had some issues with the car. The car has been serviced and taken care of routinely by GMC since I purchased it in 2008. Unfortunately, the engine seals went out at 30,000 miles, and there have been some issues with the air conditioning system, steering gear/drive, water pump seals, rear tail gate piston's, and sunroof. Although GMC has not taken responsibility for the sunroof, I still appreciate the beauty and comfort of the car. Despite my experience, I remain hopeful that GMC will improve their engineering and quality control in the future.
Jacey Ledner 2024-07-29
I switched from Dodge/Jeep to GM when purchasing the 08' Enclave, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. In the future, I will consider purchasing a Ford. Although the car rides smoothly and has great features such as dual climate control and heated seats, the control buttons have lost their paint, the leather seats are worn out, and the rear climate control has had to be replaced due to non-functioning. Additionally, the transmission and rack and pinion had to be replaced at low mileage. Overall, the quality of the car is not up to par for its price of $37K.
Lee Lehner 2024-07-19
In March 2011, the power steering whine and locking up were repaired under warranty. In November 2011, the check engine light came on and the solenoid was replaced under warranty. In February 2012, the check engine light came on again, along with service stabilitrack and service traction control. The traction control went on and off and the engine lost power. The throttle body was replaced under warranty. In January 2013, the check engine light came on again, along with service stabilitrak and service traction control. The traction control went on and off. Although it is no longer under warranty, the repair required is to replace the valve cover and seal, as the original design was flawed and has since been re-designed. The cost is near $1000.00. GM does not take responsibility for this issue and there is no recall as it is not considered a safety issue. However, it is a flaw that GM is well aware of!
Wilhelm Moore 2024-06-13
I am sorry to hear about the trouble you had with your new SUV. It must have been a very stressful situation for your wife, especially with young children in the car. I hope everyone is okay now. It seems like there may be some issues with the power steering in this model, as you found similar stories online. I understand that you had to spend a significant amount of money to fix the problem, which is frustrating. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we will certainly take note of your experience. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to let us know.