Car Stall problems of the 2008 Buick Enclave

Eight problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2008 Buick Enclave. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Buick Enclave based on all problems reported for the 2008 Enclave.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2018

2008 Buick Enclave. Suddenly shuts off/stalls while driving. No warnings. First it only happened when proceeding from stops like red lights, and stop signs. Now it's also happening while in motion. I have to stop completely, and restart the car. It may take up to two attempts before it starts again. The first time I took it in was.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and going on an incline, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where it stalled and failed to shift gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. While driving, the vehicle stalled and the engine reduce warning error illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,161.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2014

Have an 2008 Enclave at 73, 300 miles and suddenly it feels like the transmission is stalling or sticking. Won’t reverse and the transmission engineer light is on. The engineer was shaking and noise.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2014

Driving through intersection roughly 35mph, transmission stalled and vehicle quit moving. Luckily all other vehicles stopped and no crash occured. Vehicle had all seven seats full with passengers, 2 adults and 5 children. Vehicle had to pushed out of the way to side of road. Passengers (adults,children and babies) were stranded in snowy weather and had to be picked up by another vehicle. Vehicle has 78,000miles on it with no previous issues with transmission. Was told by mechanic that its the 35r wave clutch plate. There is a service bulletin on this vehicle and other models like it such as the acadia. Cost will be upwards of $3500 to replace and the vehicle barely has any miles on it! why has this problem not be taken care of. . . . ???? it is a huge safety issue. Could have easily caused an accident and killed all seven passengers had we have gotten side swiped! this is a large SUV multi passenger vehicle. . . Not a two seat car!!.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2013

My two children and I were traveling on a highly elevated ramp between major highways in san antonio (281 and 1604) when my car no longer would move into a higher gear and suddenly stalled at its current speed. The engine roared, but the car would not go faster. The traffic behind me almost hit me, as I unexpectedly was not increasing speed as one would typically do entering a highway. It was extremely frightening to all three of us (especially my 9 year old) and required our exiting the highway immediately. The problem continued, and we immediately took the car into the dealership service center. The technician was able to determine the problem quickly, because it has been a frequent repair. The "wave plate" failure led to the failed transmission with additional engine problems. The bill exceeds $6000. Both the near accident and cost have been highly stressful. We want gm to address this "wave plate /transmission" issue before more people almost get hurt. The forums for gm vehicles containing this part have dozens of complaints already.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 58 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning with the illumination of the engine and stop vehicle light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. St.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2009

The vehicle repeatedly stalls at random times. This includes at high speed, in the middle of the eisenhower tunnel on I-70, to driving down the street. Repeated visits to the dealership reveal no "codes" so it continues to be ignored. My wife will not drive it anymore so I do. The dealership says "trade it in" but we feel like we would be passing a coffin onto another family. My family has been killed nearly twice from stalling in tunnel and high traffic.




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