At 125,000 miles the timing chain it's going out.
2008 Buick Enclave engine complaints
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2008 intermittently and unexpectedly shuts off while driving. No matter the speed. Sometimes 30mph on the street, sometimes 70mph on the expressway. Sometimes it starts right back up, sometimes it doesnt. No one seems to know why. Cars cost too much to be playing guess the problem!! Take to dealer at $100. A visit for them to guess and ultimately not fix the problem. Because a week later the vehicle is doing the exact same thing you took it in for. I just wish someone new what the real problem was. Very disappointed in gm. This vehicle has had so many problems, but it's supposed to be low end luxury. It's dangerous and I guess people have to start dying and a class action lawsuit against gm will happen before anything is done.
While driving 60 MPH on the interstate in bumper to bumper traffic, my car went into limp mode. Rpms were high and I had to pull over from the fast lane with tractor-trailers driving around me after researching the issue, it seems this has been seen in alot of cars. This is a dangerous defect that needs to be resolved. I hope no one dies to make the manufacturer resolve this issue. The mechanic said this was a known issue with this vehicle. Recommended a transmission replacement. In fact, there were two other buick/gm cars with the same issue waiting to be worked on. The codes were p0776, p0796 and p0700.
The car was spitting d sputter and overheating on the main hightway... Engine light started flashing a d it showed misfires on cylinders 2,4,6.... The problem is on going and has had my 2 year old and myself sitting on the side of the road in 110 degree heat index waiting on a tow truck!. We were driving straight down the main highway. Then the accelerator would be floored but the vehicle wouldnt move at all. Thus I couldnt cross the last main highway to get home. It said service stabiltract/ traction control, with wngine light flashing... Still isnt fixed
Oil pressure light came on first, then heard loud tapping noise and check engine light came on. Pulled over checked the oil (fresh oil change the day before) it was still full. Got the vehicle home and had the codes pulled. The dreaded timing chain codes of p0008 and p0017 at 128,000 miles on the car. Most shops that I called won't even touch this because of the extensive repair. That leaves the stealership at the price of $3000 and that is if nothing else was damaged. Why were the 2008's left out of the buick timing chain recall when it has the same 3.6l engine? This is a known problem. I will never buy another buick. This happened last year (06/2018), but I knew it would be a costly repair, so the car sat until now.
At 146,938 miles, the engine has died (pistons have collided with valves at two points and engine has jumped timing). The transmission needs to be replaced for the second time (originally replaced at 56k miles). There was no sign on the dash that there was a problem with either.buick offered no help with this being so unusual for the engine to need to be replaced and the transmission for the second time.
I bought this vehicle july of 2017 probably about 6 months driving my radio makes a loud static noise and then no sound not even blinker sounds. I get in it later that day crank it it's fine. Then begin to have intermittent cranking issues crank it nothing everything on the dash blacks out nothing nothing happens turn the key back turn it back over it cranks that still seems to be a problem it still does that. Then a few months later my liftgate just opens by itself that has happened on several occasions I just been wake up in the morning the and the liftgate is open. One morning my husband wakes up to go to work and goes outside my car has actually remote start itself I was just sitting in the yard running like somebody remote started it but no one was up to do that. At night when I go to bed I don't lock my vehicle because I'm afraid it may be auto started the next morning when I get up and now my check engine light is on with my service traction control and service stabilitrak light the engine is giving the code for injectors 2 4 and 6. P204 202 206. These lights will randomly come on and go off and when their own the vehicle won't start bog down and try to cut off or cut off it doesn't want to stay running came to a red light three days ago those lights come on in the middle of pulling off from a red light it was green so I was pulling away car just shuts off put it put it in park crank it up drives right off.
This car is a mess. It didn't pass the state emission test sticker. The traction control system in conjunction with the stability track control system. Are bringing up a check engine light with error code p0174 and p0171. Every time those system showed up in the instrument panel I got a follow up check engine light. I don't know what the problem is and two gmc buick dealer have said different fix method. Very back for me. They want to fix different problems. They don't know what the real problem is. They are guessing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant and there was a lack of engine power. The dealer (reynolds buick gmc, 345 n citrus st, west covina, ca 91791, (626) 966-4461) replaced the engine assembly, but the failure continued. It was later diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no assistance other than recommending the contact replace the part. There were no recalls regarding the transmission and engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The stabilizer system is showing a warning light. Saying : the stabilizer system need service. At the same time the tire pressure symbol light come on and the check engine light follow and stays on. Showing 3 error codes p0700 - p0174 - p 0171. This is like one error code pull the other. Then the next day the light is gone, when you come and start the car and then after several hour the light comes back again.
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
Driving the car in the freeway. Car started smoking, stopped on shoulder turned off engine. Smoke got darker and then fire appeared.
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
Various problems with electrical. Had harness replaced (come to find out its due to water leak). Air bag sensors go off and on so you really don't know if its working or not. Engine shutdown completely and now when its started the engine makes loud knock. Was told possible timing chain. Only has 140,000.
Nut came lose and fell off causing hydraulic fluid to leak from feont motor mount
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.
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.
At 90k miles vehicle had check engine light along with warning for stabilitrak and traction control. Later that day the vehicle shook and stalled at a red light. The buick dealer identified timinig chain and timing actuator as issues. These parts were replaced under an extended warranty that we purchased. At 104k miles the check engine light is on again; the dealer says it is the same timing chain that needs to be replace. But this gm nor the dealer can explain why the timing chain failed after only 14k miles of use. Timing chain appears to be an issue on 2008 enclave even though gm has refused to cover them. Also it appears the replacement parts are not any better.
Check engine light came on at 70000 miles. Brought into dealer and told stretched timing chain. Although gm has an extended warranty on many of these engines in the enclave, I was told that mine was not a part of the qualified batch for the extended warranty and that all costs would be out of pocket. I am currently stuck with a vehicle that needs over $3500 in repairs on a known issue for this engine. The vehicle will not pass needed emissions testing and is as such undrivable.
Transmission going out
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission malfunctioned and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was stuck at 3,500 rpms and the vehicle smelled of smoke and burnt metal. The contact pulled over to the right shoulder of the road and stopped the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. A transmission control module was replaced based on the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
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.
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 .
My 2008 buick enclave had the transmission go out at at 135,000 as we were traveling home from my parents house and left us stranded about 60 miles from home. After this happened I looked online and seen that this has been a problem for others as well. Now at 148,000 the timing chain is stretched and caused the stabilitrack and traction control warning to come on and off, even though there was nothing wrong with the traction control. This causes the traction control to stop working when it is feburary in minnesota and still have snow and ice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. While driving, the vehicle stalled and the engine reduce warning error illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,161.
P0011 p0016 p0017 are showing as faults , all crankshaft and cam shaft sensors replaced, dealership says needs $5000 repair for stretched timing chain. Car runs fine, no slack in timing chain we cannot get a passed inspection due to faulty codes. 78,000 miles on vehicle. This is common problem and gm needs to address.
Under 100k miles, transmission went out. Dealership stated, faulty wave washer and snap ring. This caused the vehicle to go into a neutral position at 70 miles/hr. Engine revved. Lost steering and vehicle would not accelerate. Had to coast to the shoulder during heavy traffic. Gm stated replacement would cost $4500 for new transmission. Declined gm's estimate and went to a different auto shop and rebuilt the transmission. Mechanics at the transmission shop stated that gm/buick was well aware of the faulty transmission but they have not recalled these faulty transmissions. Auto shop stated the part to fix the transmission only costs $7. Didn't want to get a new gm transmission as it may be just as faulty as the current transmission that had the problem. Gm should be held accountable and I expect full reimbursement for the payment and emotional distress this problem has caused me.
Driving at interstate speeds with cruise control on, set to 80mph. After hitting a ridge at edge at edge of bridge, the vehicle suddenly shuttered causing vehicle to automatically shut off cruise control and decelerate quickly. I went from going 80mph to 55mph in a short amount of time. After touching the gas to try to maintain speeds, car suddenly shifts into a neutral position pushing engine to red-line, then shift into 5th gear roughly. The vehicle from this point on, had issues shifting into 3rd and 5th gears. This car had absolutely no prior issues with the transmission prior to this date. I had the car serviced and completely checked out by a mechanic for any mechanical issues a few days prior to this trip. I took it to the dealer, who fixed two separate transmission plates and replaced the transmission module. I was guaranteed by the repair shop manager that I would have no further issues with the transmission. Little did I know, I should have gotten that conversation in writing. I continued to have hard shifts after the repair, only to be told that's the transmission module sensing how I drove. Less than one week later, transmission completely failed, leaving my wife stranded on the side of the road with the vehicle unable to not shift out of 1st gear, forcing me to call a tow truck to bring it to back to the dealership. Now they are telling me I have to replaced the entire transmission, all at my cost. After paying for the plates and module to be replaced less than a week prior, now they want to again replaced those parts with a completely new transmission. If I were being followed too closely by another car or semi on the interstate, I would have been rear-ended. If that were the case- there wouldn't be a complaint, but a lawsuit. Get this transmission issue fixed. I have read countless stories of the same exact problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor coming from the air vents in the vehicle. The contact pulled over and upon further inspection, noticed that the front of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have an 08' enclave and I live in wisconsin, today I started my vehicle and proceeded to drive and about 2-3 minutes into the ride, the vehicle rapidly began to slow down and the vehicle began to jerk. The check engine light and the stability-track light both came on during the jerking and slowing down of my vehicle. The dic strolls the following message "reduce engine power and service engine." I drove my vehicle all the way home and the entire time I was unable to drive no more than 20 miles per hour even though my foot was completely down on the gas pedal. This is my only transportation and im hoping that there is a recall for this issue because I googled the problems with my vehicle and apparently im not the only one with this problem.
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