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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
111,414 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2008 Buick Enclave suspension problems

suspension problem

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2008 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #9

Nov 302019

Enclave

  • 25 miles

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

Brake grinding changed brakes and rotors and also control arm hub bearing and strut

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

Dec 012018

Enclave

  • 620,000 miles
The power sterring pump and rack pionion is out and needs both front and lower control arms need to be replace cannot turn the steering wheel while ran into a park vehicle now I am being sued

- Redford, MI, USA

problem #7

Aug 172017

Enclave

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle intermittently rocked back and forth. The failure recurred several times. Also, when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed a tire rotation and balancing. Additionally, the contact stated that the sun roof leaked water when it rained. The dealer was contacted (sellers Buick GMC, farmington hills, mi, 248-579-4892) and scheduled an appointment for a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty expired and there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #6

Feb 242017

Enclave

  • 74,200 miles

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

This is a 1 owner vehicle, not driven long distances or on salted or rough terrain. In the last few months, I have had to replace both stabilizer bars, shocks, struts, and because the brakes were not put back on properly the brakes and rotors, and in 2011 the gear box had a leak which was replaced. Now after spending $4K in the last few months, I am being told the rack and pinion (which is the same as the gear box) is leaking again! I only have 74K miles on this car! I previously had a 1990 Chevy Suburban that never had these kinds of issues! and yet here alone I see over 80 issues for the power steering alone! make GM recall this vehicle or I fully intend to start a class action lawsuit and include your organization as well for failure to protect the public!

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 202015

Enclave

  • miles
Steering wheel squeaking and rubbing on something when turning? when I turn from side to side I can feel a slight drag and rubbing/squeaking noise. I was told it is the steering rack. I have been doing research and see complaints of this dating back to 2009. If they know there is a problem with this why have they not done a recall. The repair cost that was quoted is high over one thousand dollars. There is also the the service lights and stallig that resets itself on the Buick Enclave it happens when vehecil is sitting still the doors lock and unlock and the lights flash and the car engine makes a sound and the service engine light comes on. We have taken it in twice for this and it seems to reset itself because dealer does not find a problem.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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problem #4

Mar 102014

Enclave

  • 67,500 miles
Purchased vehicle end of Feb 2014. Problems started right away. 3-13-14 replaced front struts, complained about trans shifts and heater motor working part time. Dealer said they could not duplicate. 4-8-14 replaced blower motor and pigtail. 6-5-14 replaced ac evaporator old one was shot. 7-5-14 replaced transmission, & water pump, & steering gear pinion shaft seal. Now we currently have clear coat pealing and water coming in on the drivers side floor.

- Arlington, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 072014

Enclave

  • 94,000 miles

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

2008 Enclave developed a clunking noise when turning a slow speeds. Took to dealer who says it needs a new rack and struts. Car had been totally serviced in July with no issues seen. I have seen many reports of these parts failing on this model year.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 142013

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
Power steering making noise, front left side suspension making rattling sound.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 012008

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 5,000 miles
TL-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact state that the vehicle experienced several failures the transmission gear could not be shifted out of first gear, the engine compression failed, the suspension sway bar failed, the traction control failed, and the rear lift gate opened on its own. The dealer replaced the transmission and all other parts that failed however the failures were not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

- La Grange, OH, USA

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