2008 Buick Enclave acceleration problems

Filed Oct 11, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

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Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 6,300 miles · IN

2008 buick enclave. Suddenly shuts off/stalls while driving. No warnings.first it only happened when proceeding from stops like red lights, and stop signs. Now it's also happening while in motion. I have to stop completely, and restart the car. It may take up to two attempts before it starts again. The first time I took it in was

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Acceleration · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to vic canever chevrolet (located at 3000 owen rd, fenton, mi 48430) where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would try to work with the dealer to remedy the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown. Updated 09/15/17*lj

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH and going on an incline, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where it stalled and failed to shift gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 103,000 miles · IN

"takata recall"my buick enclave is having problem after problem with this transmission had it serviced twice module replaced at the dealership it still drags speedometer get stuck and now reverse issues I don't no what to do im mentally and financial drain with this vehicle.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,000 miles · CO

All my tires keep getting low and check light engine keeps showing low tire pressure. I took it in to three different tire places they dont know what the problem is. Im constantly airing my tires everyday from summer throughout winter and its exhausting.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Body · 150,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the stability traction control warning light continuously illuminated. The contact mentioned that every time the failure recurred, the vehicle would drastically decelerate making it extremely difficult to operate. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and on in order to reset the computer. The vehicle was able to restart each time but the failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer to inspect and diagnose the failure. Also, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and was waiting on the permanent remedy and part to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 66,000 miles · VA

After 66,000 miles of easy driving, our 2008 buick enclave has a broken wave plate and needs a new transmission! The transmission failure caused two separate dangerous driving situations, one of which could have been fatal. The first event occurred when stopped at an intersection to make a left turn. I had two children in the back seat. When the intersection cleared, I began to make the left turn, but the engine failed to accelerate and merely coasted into the lane of on-coming traffic. The left side of the vehicle and the 7-year-old child sitting there were left exposed to the threat of impact by fast-approaching traffic. After about 2 seconds, the engine accelerated and we were able to leave the intersection moments before on-coming traffic arrived. The second event occurred two days later. Traveling 45-50 MPH on a local highway, the engine slipped gears and would not shift out of first gear. The check engine light came on. We returned home at slow speed. In the driveway, we put the car in park, then in drive and reverse. It barely moved in either direction. The next day, we were able to drive it to the nearby dealership. It shifted gears on the way, but the warning light stayed on. The dealership informed us that the wave plate is broken and that the transmission must be replaced. We tried contacting gm customer service but received nothing more than a recorded message asking us to hold on the line. We held for over one hour and received no customer service. A review of many website postings reveals a widespread failure of the enclave wave plate and transmission, that gm is fully aware of it and has taken no steps to address it or to ensure of the safety of the thousands of enclave owners and other drivers on the road. Failing any accountability by gm, we insist that the federal safety agency take action on this widespread safety hazard and issue a recall.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA

We were driving our enclave on the highway (route 1 near stafford, va) when it felt like it was suddenly not shifting gears correctly and quickly thereafter lost power beyond 30 miles per hour. We drove into a parking lot. We called the nearest buick dealership/repair shop (route 1 buick in woodbridge, va) and told them of issue. They said it sounds like transmission and the wave plate is a "known enclave problem." they said to have it towed to them and they may be able to assist us with cost as it's close to within powertrain warranty. We had it towed to route 1 buick. They diagnosed and found all transmission and wave plate codes. They said it was a "known problem" and so they called buick gm service manager. Route 1 buick called us back to say gm would not assist us as we were outside warranty by 3,000 miles and had no previous issues with transmission (I have found several other transmission and power loss complaints I and the previous owners made on this exact vehicle in my research into this...I have kept all records!). Route 1 said that our cost would start at $3,800 with no guarantee they wouldn't find other issues needing to be addressed. The said lucky for us, our vehicle had an open recall on a side air bag issue they could fix. As we realized we must pay out-of-pocket and couldn't afford $3,800, we paid them the $120 for diagnosis and towed it (at our expense) to dun-rite transmission in fredericksburg, va. Dun-rite found it had a broken wave plate. They rebuilt transmission for $2,800. Unfortunately, the stabilitrak, traction control, and air bag sensors are all also going off and car has had 2 other instances of losing power when driving since. We purchased the certified gm car nov 2012. My car payment is $462. Per mo. Since that time we have spent an additional $6,095 on repairs and maintenance. Our average monthly expenses are therefore $801. Help us!

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 50,625 miles · IL

My husband, I, and our 3 young children were driving on I-94 at 70mph when our check engine light started flashing,the vehicle immediately starting shaking and riding extremely rough and the engine died. Fortunately we were in the right lane, and there was a wide shoulder for us to pull onto. We had the car towed to a gm dealership, who ran diagnostics and found that there were cylinder misfires on cylinders 1,3 &5. They ran further diagnostics and found that a valve spring broke & dropped into the cylinder. The piston hit the valve, knocked a hole in the piston, and pieces of the valve went through the engine. This vehicle was purchased 5 yrs and 9 months ago (9 months out of the warranty), but only halfway through the 100,000 mile warranty. We were given a gm customer service contact name ([xxx]) and number, but she will neither answer her phone, nor return our numerous messages! We purchased this vehicle brand new and have done all maintenance work on schedule, and have never had a problem with this "luxury" vehicle. We chose this vehicle for all of its safety features, as parents of 3 young children, safety is of our utmost concern. We certainly didn't feel safe 3 hours from home, traveling back from vacation, in the middle of wi completely stranded with a vehicle whose engine died within 5 seconds of the warning lights coming on. As inconvenient as it is that our vehicle is 3 hours from us, we are so thankful this didn't happen in downtown chicago, where a dead vehicle on I-94 could have easily turned into a fatal collision. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).