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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.

8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$250
Average Mileage:
45,250 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced water pump (3 reports)
2008 Buick Enclave cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2008 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 092013

Enclave CX 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,638 miles

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

Engine light and overheating in a downpour, this was not fun. They replaced the waterpump cause it was under warranty and a known issue, but why charge me for a cooling system flush?

- Bob T., Mississauga, ON, canada

problem #2

Jun 202013

Enclave CXL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

Shut car off in garage. Come out later to find coolant all over floor. Another known issue GM chooses to hide. Called dealer, they tell me yes, it can be repaired under special extended warranty because it's a known issue. Made no offer to get vehicle to shop though. That was on me. Thanks for nothing GM

- John R., Temperance, MI, US

problem #1

Oct 132012

Enclave EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

water pump ruptured lost all coolant

Happened on Main St of Gatlingburg TN on a Saturday. Blew up smoke (steam) everywhere. Nearest dealership 35 miles away. Rollback had to take us all to Seymore TN to have it replaced. Spent afternoon there.

- fredsteele, Lancaster, SC, US

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