2008 Buick Enclave: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Airbags, Body · MD

Went to get out of the vehicle from driver side and the door wouldnt open. You can pull the door handle back but door will not open. Door will open from the outside. Also, the passenger side air bag notification comes on for a while but then will go off periodically. When you start the vehicle it will say "service air bag" (picture attached).

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Driver assistance · 98,900 miles · TN

Vehicle was purchased used in 2010. First had problem while sitting still at a red light. Alarm bell rings stating stabilitrak traction contorl service, power door locks and unlock, speedometer moves out of control. When we try to drive power is slow and engine pulls hard, check engine light comes on. We took it to dealer and they kept it for a couple of days but could find nothing wrong. This happens every 3 to 4 months sometimes longer. When vehicle is turned off it seems to reset itself. This seems to be a gm problem as I have looked online and found several other vehicles all having the same problem with there never being a fix for it. This always happens when sitting still with foot on break at redlights in the city. [xxx]. These are just a couple of sites where people have stated the same problem all gm vehicles. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

Central locking has failed resulting in persons being locked in the car. All buttons and fobs still seem to illicit lights and beeping etc. But the doors will not lock or more importantly unlock. The plunger on the driver door could not even be pulled up manually. This is about a dangerous as a failure can get. I'm pretty clever but this is not something I'm going to able to fix.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Body · 68,000 miles · TX

The driver side inside door handle broke away from the mechanism. In order to exit the vehicle I had to roll down the window and use the exterior door handle. Locks, windows, and exterior handle work properly. I drove to work and it worked fine. When I parked and tried to get out it would not work. It happened originally in 10/2014. The dealership told me I had to replace the entire door, which I could not afford, so they "jerry-rigged" it with a screw and charged me $125.00 labor. It has now happened again, and another dealership said I can replace the interior mechanism for about $350. I contacted buick cs regarding the issue, and was told that due to the age of my vehicle they could do nothing. This is a safety issue. In an emergency, I would not be able to exit my vehicle. And as a person with a disability this is a primary concern. On the internet, you can find hundreds of people who have had the same issue with the buick enclave and the gmc acadia. This needs to be investigated for possible recall.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · FL

I purchased this car in january 20. 2008, went to get my first oil change, pick up the car start to drive off every light,can on the car including the button for the door locks, return to the to the dealers where I got the oil change and purchase the car. They keep this car for 4 weeks, took the whole engine down on a brand new car this was a brand new buck enclave, that I purchase out of the stock room on display, was given a rental car for that period,pick up the car after four weeks, return back with the same problems and a leak in the roof also got that repair, back and forth to the dealers. Change dealers and took it to another dealers they did a good job but time after time I was still having problems at paying 47,000 for this car I was giving a bad deal, and they should have taken this car back because I am having problems to this day. I am smelling smoke like something is burning and a little afraid to drive this car in fair for my kid life.I had valve change, cylinder head change,seal,gasket,bolt,ignition coil replacement,liftgate strut replacement,master cylinder replacement,replace steering gear. This car has been nothing but problem to me , and its a very nice comfortable car, but I got a bad engine, and buck should have handle this different instead of fixing and fixing given me a different car. When I park this car in the parking lot and I come back this car front window has not visibility and windows be frosted like something is still running in the car. Since I purchase this car I have been in a rental more than this car. 3. Personal information [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I purchased this car on january 20, 2008. I went to get my first oil change, and when I picked up the car and started to drive off every light in the car including the button for the door locks came on. I returned to the to the dealer where I got the oil change and they kept the car for 4 weeks.mind you this was a brand new car, a buick enclave, that I purchased out of the stock room on display. I was given a rental car for that period, picked up the car after four weeks, returned back with the same problems and a leak in the roof that I also had to repair. Since that time it has been back and forth to the dealers. I changed dealers and took it to another dealer. They did a good job but time after time I was still having problems. I should not have had the problems after paying $47,000 for this car brand new. I feel I was given a bad deal, and they should have taken this car back because I am having problems to this day. I am smelling smoke like something is burning and I'm afraid to drive this car in fear for my and my daughter's life!! I've had valves changed, cylinder heads changed, seals, gaskets,, bolts,, ignition, coil replacement, ,lift-gate replacement, master cylinder replacement, , replaced steering gear. This car has been nothing but a problem to me. In spite of all this it's a very nice comfortable car, but I got a bad engine, and buick should have handled this differently instead of fixing it they should have given me a different car. When I park this car in the parking lot and I come back this car front window has no visibility and windows are frosted like something is still running in the car. Since I purchased this car I have been in a rental more than this car. This is a second request was sent old odi number is 10605243 corrections done.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 30,450 miles · OH

A water leak caused by a backup in the drain tubes of my wife's 2008 enclave evidently caused an apparent computer system incident whereby I was locked in the vehicle and could not get out. The key was stuck in ignition (and could not be removed) and manual door locks would not unlock vehicle because there was some kind of safety interlock. Evidently there was a short in the electrical system which disabled all methods of exiting or starting vehicle. For some reason the onstar system worked, but onstar had no clue as to how to assist or override the interlock feature. It was winter time, and my wife and our dog were also stranded in very cold weather outside the vehicle. Luckily we were assisted by a stranger that used his jumper cables to get the car started. I am concerned that this could happen if the car were submerged or the computer system was somehow compromised it could cause a similar problem. Filed problem with buick customer relationship via email but all they wanted to do was to replace the battery. As of this date (4/4/14) we still have the original battery, but they deny any knowledge of the problem. I have emails from buick and their service request number if you would like to verify my claim. I only recently became aware that I could file a complaint with the federal safety agency in this manner.