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The 2008 Enclave has a wide enough range of problems to issue a warning. There's transmission failure under 90k miles, new power steering units costing over $1,300, and enough engine complaints to NHTSA to scare anyone away.

8.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$0
Average Mileage:
61,350 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. 2 cent zip tie (1 reports)
  3. new radio and navigation system (1 reports)
2008 Buick Enclave accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2008 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 202015

Enclave CXL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Literally just purchased this vehicle last month.. A few days later it started this popping noise thru the speakers.. It did this on radio/cd/aux/ even with the radio off and even with the door open !there is no way to make it stop. Then the sound started cutting in and out intermittently. It likes to work when it wants randomly. The speakers are intertwined with any chimes from the dashboard so if the radios cutting out then your turn signals / seat belt chimes won't work either..

Then last week while trying to use my turn signal this loud I MEAN LOUD ear piercing - make you drive off the road - screeching sound comes on and scared the crap out of myself and the kids. It makes it dangerous to even drive the car since this issue is so random. So if the radio is acting up then I can not use my turn signals and by God if u forget your sea belt that chime will set the loud noise off. Don't understand how this hasn't been addressed by GM with so many complaints online. The sounds are God awful.

Car isn't under warranty but dealer is working with us to get it fixed.. Thank god.. From the looks online it isn't a cheap fix and hopefully they are able to fix it! Nothing like buying a $12000 car and having to listen to headphones while you drive it. What a joke.

- klrand01, Louisville, KY, US

problem #5

Jul 022013

Enclave CX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

The radio stopped playing and a really bad loud noise is all there is. Even when you turn it off. I haven't seen a recall on it or the DVD player either .

- faye_may, Beebe, AR, US

problem #4

Apr 032012

Enclave CXL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

Radio and DVD system lock up. Only way to fix it is shut car off, let it sit for about 30 minutes, then restart and wait for next time. Once again same old story. SORRY SIR, NOT UNDER WARRANTY. Want almost $2000 to replace radio. I love GM. Not!

- John R., Temperance, MI, US

problem #3

Jun 122012

Enclave CXL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Zip tie holds motor for power lumbar. Zip broke. Motor fell off. Power lumbar inoperable. $50000 vehicle put together with zip ties. AWESOME. Dealer wanted $230 to diagnose and repair. I took it apart found problem an fixed myself. Ridiculous.

- John R., Temperance, MI, US

problem #2

Mar 012014

Enclave CXL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,034 miles

navigation system will not work and radio acting up

This is the seventh problem I have had in the two years I have owned the Enclave. Dealer says the Navigation system will cost about $1200 to purchase another and it needs new radio. This doesn't include the labor. I have put almost $2700 in repairs to the car over the last two years, not to mention having to get rental cars every time it is in the shop. Dealer tends to keep the car as little as a week to as much as two weeks each time and the car has been in the shop 6 times to date. I can no longer afford to keep this car. I got it out of the shop and traded it two days later. I now have a lesser quality car, but I am fairly sure I will have something with more reliability.

Strike 7 against the Enclave.

Good luck to all you Enclave owners out there!

- lanie, Murfreesboro, TN, US

problem #1

Aug 012008

Enclave CX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Wow. Electrical System is a nightmare. Have had it into 3 separate dealerships more than I can count on my hand. Turn up the volume on the radio & it changes the stereo to the DVD player. rail down the window & it turns up volume. They've changed out the module a few times & problem comes back. Warning lights come on saying Service Stabilitrak, check engine, service oil, etc. take to dealership, they hit some reset button, alarms stop only to resurface a day later. Recurring nightmare. Is the only way to fix this problem to sell the car? Seems so. Sad but true. This is a common occurrence doing my research on internet. Buick Enclave is absolutely stunning visually, but once you have a 5 minute conversation with the car, you cant run away fast enough. I've owned GM's but this may be my last, not only based on the terrible product they put out, but GM & the dealerships lack of caring & trying to fix a problem they've created.

- pmac, Newport Beach, CA, US

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