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The 2008 Enclave has a wide enough range of problems to issue a warning. There's transmission failure under 90k miles, new power steering units costing over $1,300, and enough engine complaints to NHTSA to scare anyone away.

8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$300
Average Mileage:
102,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. all fixed by taking it to a reputable radio specialist (1 reports)
2008 Buick Enclave accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2008 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 132017

Enclave V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Water in audio amp. Problem likely caused by clogged drain lines to the AC & sunroof.

- jimcasada, Owings, US

problem #2

Aug 232016

Enclave CXL 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,321 miles

It appears that the Buick company knows of this problem but has no Solution. Can't receive On Star is a necessary thing for me. ANY one has Ideas as to what to do?

Update from Feb 23, 2017: I had my radio fixed by taking my car to a reputable Radio specialist I.E. Radio Doctor, in the area to have the Amplifier removed and fixed ,, now All is back to normal.

- Rick A., Stoughton, WI, US

problem #1

Feb 012016

Enclave CXL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,600 miles

my radio sound has went out on my vehicle, the signals work radio comes on but there is no sound at all, as I do research it seems this is a common problem on the buick enclaves and is very expensive to fix, I am hearing it is either a fuse or the amp needs to be replaced ,,

- Danielle T., Montgomery, IL, US

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