CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Buick Enclave has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 536 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 10 fires, 41 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (141 reports).
2008 Buick Enclave recalls
Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in certain Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles may explode when the air bag deploys because of a manufacturing defect.
Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone
Certain 2007-2012 GM crossovers with a power liftgate have gas struts that can wear out prematurely.
Most common 2008 Buick Enclave problems
Problem areas named in the 536 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 141 |
| Air Bags | 116 |
| Steering | 100 |
| Structure | 78 |
| Electrical System | 73 |
| Engine | 72 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 |
| Visibility | 23 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
What owners report
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 canât use our car. Is my car now combustible or explosive?
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that upon attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact stated that her husband, who was a mechanic, had inspected underneath the hood and noticed that the wiring harness underneath the engine was melting. The contact's husband scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes that indicated a computer module failure. The contact's husband purchased the module, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the module was installed and flashed; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the conta
Electric issues, the recall for the sunroof was not disclosed and was not inspected properlyâ¦water and debris get clogged and goes into the in the engine.
1st incident was 6/29/24 my driver seat airbag deployed. 2nd incident happened 8/3/24 when the airbag on the driver side deployed the whole side from the front to the back of the trunk.
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2008 Buick Enclave questions
Does the 2008 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2008 Buick Enclave: Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone; Air Bags:Side/Window; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buick Enclave?
Based on 536 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (141), Air Bags (116), Steering (100).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Buick Enclave has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.