2008 Buick Enclave: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the vehicle also stalled on occasions without warning. The vehicle was taken to hendrick buick gmc located at cary 115 team hendrick way, cary, nc 27511, (919) 234-7784 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that improper drainage from the roof allowed water to enter the vehicle which caused electrical systems failure. The drainage was cleared however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also concerned about the molded carpet and possible respiratory issues. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 194,675 miles · MI

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.

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 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 · Engine, Transmission · 104,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 10,161 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the idle transmission warning light began to illuminate and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that a fuel odor emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wave plate on the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle did not meet warranty requirements; therefore, the repair would not be covered by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · NE · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, there was a burning odor and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. Updated 7/28/15*cn the consumer continued to get an error message from the battery charging system. The battery and the alternator were replaced. Updated 08/11/15

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Transmission · 70,600 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,600.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · CO

The vehicle repeatedly stalls at random times. This includes at high speed, in the middle of the eisenhower tunnel on I-70, to driving down the street. Repeated visits to the dealership reveal no "codes" so it continues to be ignored. My wife will not drive it anymore so I do. The dealership says "trade it in" but we feel like we would be passing a coffin onto another family. My family has been killed nearly twice from stalling in tunnel and high traffic.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Engine · 110,000 miles · IN

While driving the vehicle just shuts down. The first time it restarted, but on the second occurrence it would not restart. The vehicle has "stalled out" several times while traveling at rates anywhere from 25 MPH to 45 MPH. We have had it towed to the shop (including the dealer) 3 times and are told nothing is wrong. But the problem happened again today. I see other people are experiencing the same problem. Although we have avoided it thus far, it is going to cause an accident.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Transmission · 74,500 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40mph, the vehicle revved up and stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,500.