2008 Buick Enclave transmission problems

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · NY

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Filed Jul 15, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

At 65,000 Transmission went out 100,000 Electrical issue due to lose ground wire under fuse box 121,000 Electrical issue caused battery to drain and vehicle not turn off. Even if key out of ignition 121,000 Driver Side Curtain Airbags deployed when battery replaced

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Vehicles Timing Chain keeps going out had it replaced 3 times and the problem the vehicle is having still consists the vehicle constantly hesitates to start.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while shifting gears at low rates of speed, the vehicle shifted abnormally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact spoke with a dealer borcherding buick gmc (9737 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 677-9200) and was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.

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 Aug 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 180,000 miles · MT

I have had continuous problems over the last year with the stabilitrack system going off and it telling me to service stabilitrack. However, now my transmission is going out and I have a car that I owe way too much for and can't afford to get the transmission fixed. On top of the transmission my ignition only works part of the time. There is no point in replacing the ignition if the transmission is gone. I have already replaced the motor on the windshield wipers but apparently the previous owner had the motor replaced during the recall so I had to pay out of pocket for that. Not to mention spending over $200 just to get my headlight bulb replaced at a shop because its not simple enough to just take the cover off and replace the bulb. This car has been nothing but a money pit. The transmission has been acting a little strange like occasionally not wanting to shift one day and then being fine the next. The other day I was driving and it wouldn't shift, rev"d up to 4000 RPM and wouldn't go over 40 MPH. I'm at the point where I can not afford to continue to pay full coverage insurance plus my car payment on a car I cannot drive.

Filed May 26, 2019 · Transmission · 150,211 miles · MA

The transmission is in limp mode and is not responding. I call the manufacture low jack security system and they said I need to buy the insurance before they can unlock the vehicle. I think they playing with the computer of my vehicle. My car was running okay. No I can't use this car anymore!

Filed May 17, 2019 · Transmission · 55,128 miles · SD

Wave plate failure at 80 MPH (legal speed in sd). Fortunately no accident or injuries - it could have been a lot worse! Tow truck driver said this is a common gm transmission issue. Apparently a known defect as gm issued special coverage for the vehicle to 120,000 miles or 10 years. This vehicle is at 11 years, 2 months, but only 55,128 miles. Most definitely a safety issue and widespread enough that these vehicles should be recalled.