2008 Buick Enclave problems
Owners have filed 779 complaints about the 2008 Buick Enclave with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 18.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 14.9%.
Complaints779
Crashes24
Fires12
Injuries41
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 18.1% · 141
Air bags 14.9% · 116
Steering 12.8% · 100
Structure 10.0% · 78
Electrical system 9.4% · 73
Engine 9.2% · 72
Unknown or other 4.7% · 37
Visibility 3.0% · 23
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 41 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Buick Enclave in this data, 2008 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 20 in the last three years against 48 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 81,700 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Power train · reported at 108,000 miles
Driving on the highway rpm's were going up but car was hardly moving. We could have been hit! After checking on-line this seems to be a problem for the 2008 Enclave. Why has there not been a recall? I believe no-one wants to take responsibility for such a costly problem but someone is going to get hurt.....We were on the highway. I will not stop here....I am hoping someone will actually read and respond to me. Power train · reported at 90,000 miles
Transmission failed while in motion at 116,000 miles. Began shuddering / slipping while driving uphill. Eventually jammed in 2nd gear and will not shift, with check engine light (code p0700). Gm will not replace it because it is 6 months past the "extended coverage" of their service bulletin. (10 Years / 120,000 miles) . I am now having to pay $3,800 to have certified transmission replace the transmission. Power train · reported at 116,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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