general problems of the 2008 Buick Enclave

Dealer jeff wyler Chevrolet replaced car cabin battery & failed to vent battery gas hose to the vehicle exterior. Hose is laying in well of battery compartment & filling the vehicle with hydrogen gas. General motors has been informed & car is not safe to drive. Dealer installed a date altered dead cell battery (fully documented) creating a toxic & dangerous situation with no immediate assistance to resolve or reimburse. My grandbabys car seat is located above this battery compartment & we can’t use our car. Is my car now combustible or explosive?.

Electric issues, the recall for the sunroof was not disclosed and was not inspected properly…water and debris get clogged and goes into the in the engine.

The a/c was working intermittently until it didn't at all. I had recharged it, simple stuff first. Again, worked intermittently. Finally, had it looked at for leaks, compressor, etc. The mechanic found 2 aluminum pieces that crossed (original vehicle design) and had worn a giant whole into each other. Hence, my leak! I feel this is an Buick issues. And would like a response. Thank you.

The lift gate will go about half way up and then shuts back down every time you try to open it.

Steering makes a clicking noise when turning the wheel. The vehicle makes a clunking noise when hitting minor bumps in the road and intermittently the steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. The vehicle has a rattling noise when first started and recently the abs/traction control service light comes on when first started. Also the vehicle has decreased horsepower and the mileage lcd screen has been acting up and not always showing the prndl and also the transmission acts up when shifting into 3 and 6 gear.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at apprroximately 70 mph the vehicle unexpectedly made an abnormal low gear noise. As the contact was alerted that her vehicle was emitting fire from underneath the vehicle, she immediately pulled over and noticed a cloud of black smoke, within a few seconds later the vehicle ingulfed in flames. The vehicle was put out by the fire department and a police report was taken. The contact sustaned smoke inhalation but was not hospitalized. The vehicle was totaled and the manufacturer was not notified of this incident. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 tp.

1. Passenger airbag- warning light gives me a daily message to service the airbag. I worry about whether the airbag will deploy at any moment or may not deploy if an accident occurs as I travel with my children daily. 2. Power steering- my power steering locked as I was driving 2 years ago. The auto shop has replaced/repaired the power steering system multiple times, however steering continues to whine and rub. 3. Trunk liftgate- the liftgate has abruptly lowered as my children and I have tried to get items in and out of the back. This resulted in one of them getting hit in the head. The back liftgate button has stopped engaging.

The car was spitting d sputter and overheating on the main hightway. . . Engine light started flashing a d it showed misfires on cylinders 2,4,6. . . . The problem is on going and has had my 2 year old and myself sitting on the side of the road in 110 degree heat index waiting on a tow truck!. We were driving straight down the main highway. Then the accelerator would be floored but the vehicle wouldnt move at all. Thus I couldnt cross the last main highway to get home. It said service stabiltract/ traction control, with wngine light flashing. . . Still isnt fixed.

My tailgate opens on it's own with no buttons being pressed when the car is parked. Also the tailgate does not sense if something is blocking it from closing it will just try and close on the item or the person.

The sunroof leaked into the side panels resulting in all the electric being ruined to the fuse box. $5,000 worth of damage. The engine now does not start.

When attempting to open the rear lift hatch (using either my key fob, the dashboard control button, or the button on the rear lift hatch) while the vehicle is parked, the rear lift hatch rises to near the top. It suddenly starts closing before it goes into a complete lift position. The part that may be defective is unknown. I am concerned that someone could reach in the rear of the Enclave to grab items, and the hatch closes in on the person before they can escape.

"takata recall" sunroof clog causes water in vehicle after the rain. I seen online a larger pump installed unable to do myself.

Driving the car in the freeway. Car started smoking, stopped on shoulder turned off engine. Smoke got darker and then fire appeared.

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.

I am having a problem with the brake light coming on and a chiming alarm. The only way to make the alarm clear is to either turn the engine off or press the emergency brake a little then release it. I am also having problems with the sun roof drain rail overflowing. As I saw in another post, I think water is the issue. This didn't happen with the brakes until water ran down both of the a posts. I saw in another post that others had this problem during rainy travel. Is anyone having this problem with Enclaves? the sun roof rain rail issue has been ongoing for a long time now. But, the brake warning light issue is new. Electrical problems due to water leaks.

The sunroof on this vehicle was manufactured defectively, there has been many people online who have a 2008 Buick Enclave and have had leaks to their vehicle. I have contacted gm Buick when I first purchased the car used and advised them that the sun roof was leaking, and they directed me to go to their dealership, which I did and they cleaned out the hoses, but unfortunately that did not repair the issue, unbeknownst to me the vehicle was still leaking from inside and leak into the computer system causing my car to malfunction the computer system is amass, costing me $1,300 to repair, due to the airbag module malfunctioning which could have caused accident and cause me to lose my life while driving. This is a very serious issue and needs immediate attention, I am asking that you would be held liable for this issue and to repair any other vehicles on the road with the sunroof leak for 2008 models, I'm asking to be reimbursed for what I've already paid, Buick is advising me that they will not reimburse me and that this is not a recalled item, but to contact you all to report it so that way it could be documented. I can be contacted at area code 954-551-8580.

I drove my Buick Enclave 2008 to virginia from florida with no problems but when my trip was complete, I turned car off to go in gas station and tried to turn it back on. . . It did not start. It started to make a twitching noise as if something electrical was wrong. I got it jumped. . Bought a new battery and it worked fine for 6 days. Now, it will not start at all unless it is jumped. It also locks the keys in the ignition if I tried to start it without a jump. The car continues to make a twitching noise when idle. Im am agraid of a fire igniting. I notice that each time I had a problem with the car , it had rained significantly those days. I know of another owner that is having a similar problem witb their 2008 Buick Enclave. Please help!.

I was driving on the interstate on April 6th, 2017 with our two young daughters (spring break). Our 2008 Buick Enclave made a subtle noise, then a second noise that was a bit louder. I pulled over just in time for me and my little ones to get out. Within seconds, the car was smoking heavily with flames falling to the ground; and then within minutes, it was burning fiercely. Two good samaritans had pulled over. A lady rushed to grab my kids and ran with them to her car. The 2nd (a former police office) called 9-1-1. The firefighters arrived on scene to put out the fire, but the car had practically burned to a total loss. We still have no idea what caused the fire. Just worried that this might not be a one-off. I have included the firefighter's report. Geico has deemed the car a total loss. Not sure I can trust another Buick. All our friends and colleagues who drive this same car want to know why this could have happened--as do we.

Car was parked. Water appeared to be coming from sunroof and running down pillars which flooded the front floorboards.

When it rains, water leaks inside of my vehicle. The leak is on all panels, wetting the upholstery on the driver and passenger side windows, as well as surrounding the sunroof. Water leaks from the sunroof area, rear view mirror, and side panel onto the driver while driving. I contacted gm recalls, and they advised there is no recall related to this issue on my vehicle. It occurs during driving and when the vehicle is sitting in the rain.

Purchased used vehicle from dealer Feb 2016. Noticed vehicle leaks when it rains through the sunroof, top of the windshield area and also from the drivers side floor area, under the dash toward the brake pedal area. I've had my dome lights fill with water, water leaking from the dome light as well as the top windshield area while I drive and stationary. This leaks are consistent whenever it rains, both while driving and while stationary. When this leaking/rain occurs the vehicle runs and idles very rough. The problem has been consistent since the vehicle purchase. When the vehicle was inspected and test driven it was not raining, therefore the leak was undetected prior to purchase. The water contacting the electrical components is a fire safety issue and needs to be addressed immediately.

While driving car caught fire.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon opening the lift gate, it had intermittently came down automatically by its self. The failure occurred several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. Kc.

Power lift gate opening and closing on it's own, while vehicle is off, on but parked, and while driving down the road. Water leaks from sunroof causing the water to drain throughout the whole inside of the vehicle.

Just bought the car on Thursday. Today is Sunday and we had a light rain. I had to run to the store and noticed water running all over the seats and the dash. The car is leaking all over. Called the dealer and they said to bring it in tomorrow morning.

The lift gate would not stay open. It would open but then suddenly just slam down. The lift gate struts were not working properly. On many occasions while we were unloading groceries, the lift gate came crashing down on my families heads. It began the summer of 2014. I ended up taken it to the dealer and they replaced it, however, I had to pay for it. I just now received a recall notice on the same parts so I will be taking it back to the dealer.

Power steering went out at 10-35 mph at 5:00 6/4/2014. Took the Enclave to the dealer 6/5/2014 no word yet on what has gone wrong. Hopeful for more info today 6/6/2014. Car drove fine for the past 1-1/2 years, then out of no where very difficult to steer a 6,000 lb. Vehicle without power steering. Lucky that I was not on the highway with my family in this vehicle. But, still scary even on city streets as turning had to be accomplished very widely.

Transmission has become defective on the vehicle, not sure of the extent because it is currently in the shop. Stopped accelerating the cost so far to fix is $625 and that is just to have it taken out and looked at but I am sure it will increase once they find out that the problem is the same issue as a lot of other 2008 Buick Enclave owners have had. This is a manufacturer issue and needs to have a recall, why should the consumer have to pay for a crappy gm product.

There is a big leak coming from the roof or side of door way. . Everytime I wash car or its raining I noticed leaking from side from front driver seat all the way back to passenger side.

Every time it rains water gets into my vehicle from sunroof. I researched information and it was a recall about it in 2009 under customer satisfaction recall nothing is being done about it and water may cause damage that I can not see.

I have a 2008 Buick Enclave, the sunroof is leaking which is causing damage to other parts of the vehicle. This should be a recall!.

Vehicle was already once serviced for a water leak. Water coming from interior rear back up sensor notification. Also water leaking into the a pillar. Also water coming out of the visor attachment to the head liner. Again, water is coming into the interior. Passenger carpet is always soaked.

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.

No actual event but the roof leaks in the sunroof area and down the sides where speakers are water leaks from the visor and appear to be in the light fixtures. The vehicle was taken to the dealership two seperate times and issue still isn't resolved. They claim that the port holes were possibly clogged etc. .

Parked stationary but engine running: 250 pound male had left hand over the top of the door with the window down in 11 degree weather. He was backing himself into the car because he was on crutches so his left hand was using the open front passenger door for support at the top by the window. The window started going up and his pinky caught between the outside window seal and the window. It chopped off the tip of his pinky along with the tip of finger bone. Feel the outside black window seal above the front passenger window. It is very paper thin and very sharp like a razor if you were to lightly rub your finger along it. Now, imagine the black seal in 11 degree weather. It hardens. Maybe because it happened from the outside in we believe the window caught and forced the finger up and the seal shaved it off like a razor slice. A skin graph did not take and his pinky is now a deformed tip on the finger. Keep kids (and adults) hands away from the windows--especially in freezing cold weather.