2008 Buick Enclave: sudden loss of power

Filed May 10, 2022 · Steering · 125,637 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 200,000 miles · NY

We where driving the other day, lost all power to dash cluster. Found water in fuses under glove box on passenger side. Dried out and got power back; but not ABS light is on and if it goes off we lose all brakes. The traction control and stabilitrak say service and we lost our back up camera as well.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Transmission · 88,500 miles · WI

Loss of power completely during merging into expressways. Transmission will not allow vehicle to accelerate.

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 104,000 miles · MN · crash

Complete engine power reduction automatically casing car instantly to drop from 65 MPH down to 25 MPH in the middle of a 4 lane highway. Lost all power steering ability and not able to turn car and almost drove into trees before it came to a stop. I had to have aaa come and tow my car to walser buick gmc in bloomington, mn

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 158,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked onto the battery housing and wires. The failure caused the vehicle to lose power while parked. The contact stated that water also came through the sun roof and flowed down the side channels onto the floorboard. In addition, the wires under the seats got wet and submerged the battery in water. The vehicle was taken to sims buck gmc (940 babbit rd, euclid, oh 44123) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred without warning. The contact contacted onstar who performed a diagnostic test, which determined that the transmission, engine, air bag, and brake systems failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Engine · 94,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Body, Engine · SC

I bought this 2008 buick enclave a year and a half ago with less than 80,000 miles on it, and it's been giving me transmission problems already. I almost got stranded and couldn't go aby faster than 30 MPH. It almost cut off on me in the middle of the road. My transmission and engine both would lose power and wouldn't go past first geat. Myrpm hand went all the way up to 4 which it normally stays between 1 and 2, and my gas hand went from full, to half, full, and almost empty in a few seconds. Engine rides rough and has to take off speed. Transmission and engine problems were advised by buick as being a known issue but apparently they haven't stayed true to their name "buick." this is a safety hazard as I could've gotten easily hit with no take off speed as it barely moves. It has happened 5 times with these same issues but dealership kept saying that no codes would pop up to see what's the issue until a week ago, it did it again for about 5th time and I took it to the dealership who advised all kinds of codes were popping up with my engine and transmission. Also the writing on my control buttons have worn off and my front suspension needs replaced and my driver seat tracks which are not covered under my warranty. Buick nerds to hold true to their name and compensate or replace these detected 2008 buick enclaves. Buick is not holding true to their name. I'm very dissatisfied and is my first time being a buick owner. Now the dealership is trying to fix these issues, bit I shouldn't have to pay anything .

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 38,859 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While reversing at a low speed, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 38,859.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · WI

The throttle body on several gm vehicles has failed. I was driving my car down the highway when the traction control light started flashing, then the engine reduced power start light went on, then the car sputtered, slowed down and would not go over 30 MPH. This could cause an accident when driving at a high rate of speed, the vehicle slows down quickly and you cannot get power to move over 30. I have researched this and it is a common problem with gm vehicles.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 80,000 miles · MN

Friday dec 26th at 4:30 pm I was accelerating to merge into rush hour traffic on I-35 when I had a catastrophic transmission failure. There were no alarms, lights, noises, smells or anything else to alert me to the fact that my vehicle was about to fail. As I merged my RPM's suddenly went past 5000 and my 2008 enclave began to decelerate. By the grace of god there was no loss of life, mine or the other drivers around me, as my vehicle lost power. I was surprised to learn that the situation described above is not an isolated event. Like so many others before me my vehicle (at 80,000 miles) was diagnosed with wave plate failure (p0776). I have called gm and requested that they pay for the repair since it's due to a faulty part, but their response is to deny, deny, deny. The manager I spoke to stated that there hasn't been a recall so gm is not obligated to do anything about the problem. The most distressing part of this situation is not the $3500.00 I'll be paying after gm's "assistance". It is the fact that I was never notified of the high failure rate of the gm wave plate. I should have been given a chance to fix it before I was put in such a dangerous situation. This transmission problem is like a ticking time bomb. Thankfully, the "bomb" going off in my enclave didn't result in any casualties, but is that what it's going to take to get a recall? I hope that the federal safety agency does something about this issue before someone is killed.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Transmission · 72,500 miles · WY

During acceleration on a busy highway, car lurched and lost power. Evasive action was taken to avoid collision with big rig trucks hauling large hay loads. Check engine light came on.told by shop the vehicle needed a new transmission. Gear 3,5 and reverse were affected by automatic transmission clutch failure. Vehicle only had 72500 miles on it. Have several other owners who stated their transmissions in like vehicles also failed well short of 100,000 miles. Danger to driver and passengers due to sudden lurch and loss of power.