2008 Buick Enclave visibility problems

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Airbags, Visibility · 127,000 miles · IN

Air bags light stays on rear wiper stop working

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 Jan 10, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 141,966 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the tailgate did not function properly. When the tailgate was utilized, the door would raise up, but would automatically fall down and not remain in the upward position. Also, the sun roof leaked water into the vehicle. As a result, mildew covered the front and rear floors. Furthermore, the air bag indicator remained illuminated and would not turn off. There were no warning indicators illuminated for the tailgate or sun roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,966.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Visibility · 138,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit was leaking fluid inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed leaks coming from the passenger side where the glove compartment was located. The contact also noticed mold growing on the carpet inside the vehicle. The failure was repaired for the same failure one year ago, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning unit failed. The dealer (buick gmc of mahwah, 386 nj-17, mahwah, nj 07430, (201)-252-4475) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Visibility · 178,475 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. When the defroster was activated, it failed to clear the windows and windshield. Also, when the air conditioner was activated, cold air blew through the vents for 45 minutes followed by hot air. The vehicle was taken to murphy auto sales (812 n william kumpf blvd, peoria, il 61605, (309) 676-4241), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 178,475.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle intermittently rocked back and forth. The failure recurred several times. Also, when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed a tire rotation and balancing. Additionally, the contact stated that the sun roof leaked water when it rained. The dealer was contacted (sellers buick gmc, farmington hills, mi, 248‑579‑4892) and scheduled an appointment for a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty expired and there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the sun roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the drain hose from the sun roof was clogged and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the issue and advised the contact to speak with the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · TX

My family was driving home from a summer vacation and while on the highway suddenly heard a loud almost gun shot sound. We were surrounded by tons of huge 18 wheelers so we assumed something from one of the trucks hit us. As we kept driving, we kept hearing noises so we pulled over and looked around the whole car but didn't find anything, until the passenger looked up and saw that the sun roof was shattered. Luckily the inside of our sunroof has tiny, so it was kind of staying together. Since we were on the road, far from home my dad found some clear tape and taped both sides of the roof, so that the glass wouldn't fall on them during the drive. Luckily it did not rain, or our trip would have been completely ruined. We still have issues with the roof to this day, even though it was replaced when we got home. It leaks

Filed May 18, 2016 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that both the rear and front sun roofs leaked consistently. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 135,000 miles · MI

I own a 2008 buick enclave which was parked stationary in my driveway on march 24th 2016. As I exited my home and attempted to unlock my vehicle I was surprised by a cloud of smoke that was released by the front passenger airbag. It had deployed for no apparent reason. Damaging the dash, radio, and destroying the windshield glass. I immediately contacted gm service department in which they sent out a tow truck to remove my vehicle from my premises and shipped it to a ed rinke chevrolet service department. Their investigator claims that there was a previous crack in the windshield that caused the 12" of standing water damage on my floorboards and in the airbag sensor module. There was no crack... So after being inconvenienced for almost a month, gm claims that the windshield was an aftermarket product and that they've got no responsibility for the deployment or totaled vehicle damages. The truck was returned today apr. 19,2016 very inoperable!