Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the sun roof developed a leak. The interior upholstery sustained damages and water leaked into the center console, which caused failures to the electrical components. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed for the failure. The contact was informed that the drainage hoses needed to be cleared of debris. The drainage hoses were cleared, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,500.
2008 Buick Enclave visibility complaints
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Dec. 2014....wipers would stop with no warning...which would cause me not to see were I was driving rain or snow, at the time, no dealer was able to help due to work loads.....so I had it fix from a tech other than a gm tech..(which some gm tech should not be) anyway.....it was the wiper trans was corroded that's was causing the problem...this is a very unsafe problem to have,....due to not having gm tech work on it I was told they will not reimburse me. Not a happy gm owner (over 50 yrs). ..updated 10/15/15
While braking aggressively during heavy rain, rainwater poured from the passenger side headliner onto the dash. Rainwater has been leaking into the car for the past several weeks. This issue was apparently repaired three (3) prior times in 2008, but has recurred. General motors has only offered me one free hour of diagnosis time. This is a major safety issue regarding driver visibility, distracting the driver and could effect multiple electrical systems in the vehicles dash due to the introduction of rainwater. The second issue is the vehicle's transmission is failing. Transmission loses power while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, then abruptly jerks into gear. The car has less than 64,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that water leaked through the sun roof during rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions to have the debris cleaned out, but the failure recurred. The fuse box was replaced due to the water leakage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,507.
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.
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).
This is the 8th time+ we've had water enter the car through the closed moon roof. Water drips down through the left and right windshield pillars, flows out of the seatbelt tensioners in the 3rd row and through the headliner onto the inside of the windshield. You can hear a wave of water flowing above the headliner,and when woosh it flows when the car dips to one side or the other. There's has to be electrical issues and rust that's being created by this problem. The dealership says the drain is clogged with leafs, from a moon room that's never been opened. This problem is pervasive for this platform (2007-2012/traverse/acadia/outlook/enclave) but I don't see any activity from this organization to address this. The last 2 times this happened braking system failed. Warning on the dic: break assist off and then the red critical failure warning and tones came on while driving. So now I have water on the inside of the windshield and failure of the braking system, while I'm driving. The dealership was unable to pull any error codes, but I recorded the event on my cell phone. Now this is a ntsb issue. Failed brakes and not being able to see out the windshield is a real accident waiting to happen. (note, once the vehicle dried out, the brake failure warning and tones went away.) good thing we live in drought stricken california or we'd probably be dead a long time ago.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact state that the vehicle experienced several failures the transmission gear could not be shifted out of first gear, the engine compression failed , the suspension sway bar failed, the traction control failed, and the rear lift gate opened on its own. The dealer replaced the transmission and all other parts that failed however the failures were not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 117,000. Li
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated the sunroof tube failed causing water to penetrate into the vehicle from the sunroof, the sun visor and the windshield. The drivers side carpet and floor had water damage. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the manufacturers special warranty for the sunroof tube draining. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 77,000.
2008 buick enclave. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle leaking *tgw. The consumer stated water was leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that water was leaking from the sunroof onto the instrument panel and was affecting the blower motor. The contact was concerned that the failure could possibly cause an electrical failure. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, offered no assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 72,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Water leak in front of sun roof. Gets progressively worse with rain and in time.
Blower motor, fan motor for from doesn't work water leak on it, stering weel skeking noise do to driving shaft. Is leaking oil also.
The first problem that occurred was the engine overheated and the water pump had to be replaced. Car was only 3 years old with 20,140 miles on it. Since then the main problems have been with the sunroof leaking. This caused the blower motor to fail. The water leaks have happened at least 4 times. The drains keep clogging. There is no fix for this according to the dealer. Not acceptable! They told me not to park under trees. Are you kidding me? I've had sunroofs before and never had a problem. The recall for the drain extensions did nothing. Eventually there will be other problems. Who knows what else is getting wet where I can't see it. Mold is inevitable. I have 3 kids and this is ridiculous. I didn't spend all this money for a piece of junk! I will never buy gm again if they don't do something.
My vehicle has been in the shop x 1 for a leak in the sunroof. I am now on my second attempt to get the vehicle repaired. On the previous leak water could be heard in the dash while turning out of my driveway, the location of the leak at that time was near the passenger side a post. This current leak is also on the same post but on the drivers side. This time I had my brake light flashing on and off with my parking assist lamps. An audible chime could also be heard. Their is an obvious history of problems with this specific body from all of the research I have found online. I am concerned for the health and safety of my family as we drive in a car that may have mold and the possibility of electrical problems causing the vehicle to stall out or catch fire. I hope the matter is taken seriously and a follow up is done. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that when the moon roof was closed, the shade was not solid and would allow the sun to shine through into the vehicle. The contact believed that the sun coming through the moon roof was the cause of her skin cancer. The contact called the manufacturer and requested a solid shade to block out the sun but they refused. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10 and the current mileage was 24,019.
2008 buick enclave. Consumer states recurring warning that stabilitrack and ABS require service and recurring sunroof drain leak *tgw the consumer stated the sunroof leaked again for the second time. The dealer stated the sunroof drain was plugged, so they cleaned it, and the leaking stopped. The end of june 2010, the leak occurred again. The dealer was unable to diagnose a problem regarding the warning lights for the ABS and stabilitrack.
My 2008 buick enclave consistently has water leaks after it rains. There is a lot of condensation build up in the vehicle and water in the cargo area. The vehicle has been brought to the dealership 3 times for this issue, but it has yet to be repaired after 3 unsuccessful attempts (even though the dealership says the problem has been fixed).
When replacing windshield noticed that paint was coming off pinchweld with old urethane adhesive.
Campaign 08v41000 issued 8.6.08 indicates that remedy is only available in certain, mostly northern states. Since I live in one of the other states it must be unsafe for me and my family to travel to one of the listed states. I realize the gm is trying to keep the cost down, but this recall as listed,does not make sense since I travel in the winter to the covered states.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. While driving approximately 55 MPH with the windows down, the contact shut both front windows and left the back windows down. The vehicle began to shake and vibrate. The sunroof began shaking as well. The contact shut the rear windows and the shaking and vibrating stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that all new vehicles perform in that manner. The current and failure mileages were 1,897. Updated 3/25/08
I recently bought a buick enclave 2008. While driving I rolled down the back windows to let some air in the next thing I heard was a terrible noise and it hurt my ears, the faster I drove the worse the noise became. I took the enclave back to the buick dealer and after they drove it they also heard the noise. From what they told me it is because the enclave has a lot of air space in the rear of the vehicle and that is what cause the noise but, why does it not make the noise when, I open the driver window all the way down?? They could not answer that question. However I did find out that all of the buicks and gmc's are built the same and make the same noise. I enjoy the enclave but I do not like being able to open the rear windows of my enclave. Can you help me or tell me what I can to to resolve this problem? My wife and I are both in our mid 60s and we wanted to enjoy a good vehicle. Thanks james boot
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