2008 Buick Enclave: hesitation when accelerating

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 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 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 Jul 22, 2016 · Transmission · 93,600 miles · NJ

The buick dealer is saying the timing chain(s) is slipping and needs replacement and that the heads and or cams may also require replacement. The vehicle went into the shop because the 2nd and 5th gear was not engaging properly, there is hesitation in the transmission/engine. The vehicle has 94,710 miles. The powertrain warranty is 5 years or 100,000 miles. Gm issued an extended warranties of 10 years and 120,000 miles for both transmission clutch wave plate (3/5/r) and for timing chain slippage. So they acknowledge they have these problems with the material used and or engines. My concern is that for the timing chain extended warranty gm skipped the buick enclave 2008 year model and cover only the 2007 & 2009 year models and they do not want to extend the coverage to cover my timing chain replacement. This is not a normal routine service item per their buick enclave user manual. Timing chain should be covered under the powertrain warranty. I should not have to pay for replacing the timing chain on a vehicle with under 100,000 miles because gm used poorly manufactured chains. Usually metal timing chains last well beyond 100,000 miles. I've never replaced a chain on any of my vehicles past or present. This is a known defect with the gm timing chains which should be covered. If the timing chains breaks it will cause tremendous damage and may cause me to get into a catastrophic accident. The diagnostic codes provided by the dealer are as follows: p0011 intake cmp b1 p0391 exhaust cmp b2 p0366 exhaust cmp b1 chains noisy diag doc 08-06-01-011k repair cost range: $2,577 + tax to $5,231 +tax depending on whether heads and or cams require replacement.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Transmission · 77,300 miles · IN

Was driving on interstate at 70 MPH and as car was trying to climb a hill and transmission shifting gears, it slipped. Happened a few times while on interstate. Got to location and then went to leave again and backing up car was hesitating. Pull forward then needed to go in reverse and car hesitated like someone pressing on and off gas. Arrived back at home and took the vehicle in to transmission place (had already researched through weekend on problem and saw alot of problems with 2008 buick enclaves with wave plate (snap ring) going out on transmission. Just received call and my buick is another one that has joined the rank of all those who have had this same problem. Should not have to have transmission rebuilt/replaced at this stage of vehicle life. I am one year out of my warranty, but under the mileage, however, that doesn't matter! Gm needs to do a recall on these transmissions! There is definitely a problem and in light of all the recent news on gm problems, I think we have found another problem that should have been recalled and wasn't.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 74,000 miles · LA

Was driving down highway and vehicle started to hesitate and couldn't do anything with it..had to call two truck and tow it to capital buick..was told transmission went out and had to replace it..

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · NJ

Driving home from newark liberty airport on tuesday 1/8/2013 on highway ( rt 78 and rt 24 in new jersey ). Hesitation in acceleration noted when pressing gas pedal . Concern that I would be rear ended as car did not respond to acceleration attempts on a busy highway with a speed limit 65. Took car to dealership on 1/9/2013- norman gale buick in cedar knolls new jersey and after evaluation I was told told I need a new transmission on my 5 year old car with low mileage at a cost of $4100. Car warranty 5 years $100,000 miles expired 11/7/2012. I took the vehicle for a second estimate at my local service station,gulf station route 124 morristown nj. Service manager , zee also confirmed that the transmission would need replacement but the transmission expert that he contracts with told him they will not touch this make and model .no reason provided to my husband . I have researched on the internet and have noted several other reports of transmission failures on this 2008 buick enclave with mileage under 70,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Transmission · 50 miles · MI

This is an update to complaint 10280929 for a 2008 buick enclave awd after fuel efficiency reaching an all-time high of 17mpg combine hwy&city, within weeks it began dropping and settled between 14-15 mpg. Water leaks that began dumping cup full of water on occupants last year fixed. More definite hesitation between gears continues, as well as momentary lapses in power relationship between pedal and engine. Last month a whirring sound started that was associated with turning the car. The sound would rise during acceleration and fall during de-acceleration. Break job took care of it (although I doubted the dealer's assessment) until yesterday. The whirring has returned, albeit intermittently. After 3 yrs I know that if a problem can't be replicated on test drive or show up as codes on a computer--the dealerships (and I have been to 3 over the years) will do nothing. My solution is to turn this pretty looking car in (3 weeks!) and turn my back on all gm cars after 30+ years of driving all sorts of them.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While the contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission exhibited hesitation and shaking. The reverse gear was nonfunctional. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The failure was related to the transmission clutch pack. The contact was awaiting repairs to the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.