Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2008 Buick Enclave

Eight problems related to hatchback/liftgate support device 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 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Black mold found in vehicle, rain leaked thru sunroof, found floor boards soaked in water, mold and moisture present on the dash, seats, air conditioning vents, and all over the interior. Back door liftgate doesn't work. Was not informed by seller of health dangers of this vehicle, nor did he inform us that it had been wrecked before.

2 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While placing suitcases in the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate fell and struck the contact's back and neck. The contact was not injured. On another occasion, the liftgate fell while loading groceries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,999.

3 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to stay up stricken the contact in the back of his head. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair where not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,375. Aw.

4 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle's liftgate was open and while he was putting something in the back, the liftgate collapsed and hit the contact in the back. The contact received notification of NHTSA notification: 15v415000 (structure) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,965. Ed.

5 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle's liftgate would not stay open it would forcibly shut independently. The contact recieved notification of nhsta campaign number :15v415000 (structure )however, the part to do the repair was unavaliable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and told the contact that there was no schedule for the release of these parts. The vehicle failure milage was 76127. Kh.

6 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate on the vehicle was constantly collapsing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Ec.

7 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

The liftgate is broken. The hydraulics supporting it will not keep it in an open position and it falls if not held up manually. It also electronically misfires and will shut with the liftgate motor and cannot be stopped. It has closed on both me and my child. It is extremely dangerous and I am frustrated that it has been recalled with no repair date forthcoming.

8 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that whenever opening the rear power liftgate, it would close unexpectedly with great force. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.


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