CarComplaints.com Notes: Buying the first model year of any vehicle is rarely a good idea. You become a guinea pig for the automaker and they are really not nice to guinea pigs.
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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 157,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Welcome me to the club, I started with the transmission warning to idle the engine. I took it to a local Buick dealership to have it checked. They could not find the problem. I called Buick/GM to check on my warranty. Well big shocker no warranty. I since have taken my vehicle to another dealership and they did find a problem. Well they need authorization (another word for $$) so they can open up the trans and find the problem. I called Buick again to see if they would provide some sort of assistance since they know about the problem. Of course they could not help. I spoke to 2 "senior service advisors" with no results. I asked to speak to someone higher; they said they were the highest. As of today, my vehicle sits at the dealership awaiting $$$. I am angry with Buick because they refuse to help their customers-by the way, I was offered a discount on an new Buick as an option-really??? It doesn't end there, I received a follow-up call from Buick...Why??? they refused to help with an issue that they know exists. Buick/GM recall it or get sued!!!
- Michael R., Laredo, TX, US