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Buyer Beware, Extremely Unhappy CustomerÂ
smithe2, 04/10/2013
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am joining this discussion, as we are also having an issue with our 2008 Buick Enclave. We need a new transmission. We have a 3/5/R wave plate fracture. It appears that this is a very common issue with the 2008 Buick Enclave, yet GM does not see a need to do a recall. I see unsatisfied Enclave consumers, on these forums, that are having issues with their transmission. We brought it to the service department, expecting it was still under warranty. To our surprise it was not, due to the in service date of the vehicle. Due to this date, we had missed the warranty coverage by six months. The service department quoted us $4900 to replace the transmission. We had a friend recommend calling GM direct and see if they had any cost assistance they could offer, let our frustration continue. I would like to cover the pain in detail, but there is not enough time. Basically after countless phone calls and two and half weeks later, I was told that they would not offer any help and per our case rep 70,000 miles for a vehicle, was a lot of miles. Imagine my shock that you could by a $50,000 vehicle and only expect to get 70,000 miles out of it. The woman who handled my case was rude and even suggested that maybe I should have bought a different brand vehicle. I did not expect GM to absorb the full cost, but I was hoping they would split the cost of the repair. I have owned GM vehicles for over ten years and after this experience, I am not sure I will ever buy or recommend another GM product. Any thoughts or help out there, I am open to suggestions.
Transmission failure
DougD, 05/23/2019
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Am original owner. Never before have I seen transmission failure in a car with only 56,000 miles on it. Forget that 100,000 power train warranty on Buick. It expires by date or miles, whichever comes first. So if you're looking to purchase a used Enclave, make sure the trans has been replaced before you buy.
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Transmission Problems, Timing Problem
Frank Arvonio, 09/01/2018
updated 03/11/2019
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This model (2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD) has had constant trouble with the transmission's , it is evident on the internet through reviews! Have had transmission replaced in November 2018 @146,000 miles, no more problem w/trans. Now, March 2019, having an issue with timing and camshaft codes, coming up wit "camshaft position timing over-advanced or system error", also "performance bank 1 error". Have cleared codes and will see if it happens again.
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Liked The Enclave Until Transmission Failed
meycro, 11/29/2013
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Enclave recently required a new transmission. This after only 70,000 miles and several other expensive repairs. Until recently when people would ask me how I liked it I responded, 'I like the way it drives but it's expensive to keep running. Now that the transmission failed, costing over $5,000 installed, I tell everyone this will be that last GM vehicle I will own. I will probably go back to a foreign made brand. It's a shame.
2008 enclave worth a sac of potatos
100334665, 01/20/2014
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
My husband bought this car for far more than it is worth, the sunroof leaks water directly into the fuse box which corrodes the relays causing the gages and all the electrical system to shut down. On a 200 mile trip smoke was coming out from the interior and smelled like burnt wires. Took it to the dealership several times only to have them say it is not covered by the warranty or that they cant find a problem. Now at 74000+ miles the transmission has given out. Thank God for the extended warranty. Service engine light comes on and off as it pleases. Had it serviced and the Service Stabilitrak and the Traction Control lights came on. Not worth the money being spent. Save yourself the stress