general problems of the 2008 Buick Enclave - part 2

Was driving down highway and vehicle started to hesitate and couldn't do anything with it. . Had to call two truck and tow it to capital Buick. . Was told transmission went out and had to replace it. .

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power and failed to restart after it was shut down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 82,040.

We brought this car from landers Ford collierville in 19apr13 and I have had to get the brakes redone, and a valve with the air conditioner fixed. But we went to sunrise GMC on 28jun13 and they advised us that we need a brand new transmission in the car due to a crack in some part of the transmission. I haven't had the car that long and now it needs a new transmission. Landers Ford knew that that car had transmission problems. GMC advised us that this is a problem that happens in the Buick Enclaves and the arcadias. So if you know that this car had these problems, then why havent a recalled been done on the cars. We did research this past week and everyone complains about the transmission. We also called GMC and they advised me that since I brought the car from a Ford dealership and not GMC that they can not replace the transmission. But they can give us 70/30 we pay 70 percent of the repairs which I can not afford. They advised us that the car came off the line in 2007 and that is why the car is 10 months out of warranty.

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal white substance on the wheels that could not be removed. The dealer did not have a recommendation or a remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 82,000.

My 2008 Buick Enclave only has 54000 miles on it and the transmission had to be replaced. The rpms would race up but the car would not move. The air conditioner also quit working at 39,000 miles but I waited until this breakdown to fix it because it was the beginning of the cool season. The high pressure line to the condenser and evaporator had to be replaced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph the engine seized and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and the engine had to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the engine needed to be replaced because of user error. The contact stated that in the manual it states that the oil should did not have to be changed until the computer alerts of an need for an oil change. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle under warranty and there was no recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 82,000. Rl.

As I begin to accelerate the rpm's would go to 4 but my speed would only be 25mph. This has happened several times. When I pull over, turn the car off, start it again, then it runs like it should. I contacted the dealer and they said I needed a new transmission which will cost $4000. I have researched this problem and it seems that many people have had this problem but so far no recall. I have read that a part in the transmission is not properly hear treated which is the cause of the transmission problems.

Faulty intake gasket on all gm wehicle. (coolant can mixe with oill or run out).

We own a 2008 Buick Enclave that has failed to start three times in the last 4 days. Took it to the dealership and they said no problem with the battery. My wife drives this car with our two your children and we can't afford for them to continue to be stranded. Dealer said they fixed issue with software update. Apparently not as it would not start again tonight.

I drove my 2008 Buick Enclave like normal to get kids from school. Turned the car completely off while I was waiting for them. Went to start it back up and nothing dead would not even turn over. Tried several times even giving it a break in between and still nothing. Called a tow company to tow to the dealer I use for servicing (plummer pontiac GMC and Cadillac in lodi, CA. ) and awaiting a call back to see what needs to be done to repair it. I have about 28k on it. I did know others were experiencing the same problem. Thank god I wasn't in a dark area or stranded in a bad area. This is definitely a safety issue being stranded in a newer car is not what the consumer pays for with this vehicle costing well over 40k you would think you were purchasing reliability. Not so much.

I slowed for a curve in a two lane country road. After the curve I pressed the accelerator to resume speed of approximately 45 miles per hour. The car engine raced loudly, the rpm gauge shot way up, and the car decelerated rather than accelerate. I again pressed the accelerator to speed up and the engine again raced but the car kept slowing. I became afraid that the engine was going to accelerate and engage the transmission and take off on me. I looked at the gearshift to be sure I was in "d" mode, and I was. I downshifted into low gear and limped home about 20 mi les per hour, but could not accelerate more than that without the engine racing. It scared me to the point that I am afraid to drive it, nor will I let any one else drive it until I know the problem has been completely resolved, and I have a clear understanding of what caused it. I am so thankful I was not driving on the freeway when this occurred. I called the dealer and told them to expect the car to be towed to their service dept first thing in the morning.

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.