Used 2008 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews
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Transmission problems
rowand, 06/14/2010
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The transmission went on my enclave It only has 97k on it. Have been waiting over 4 wks for repair. Parts still not in! Unacceptable!
I hate the Buick Enclave
IHATEBUICKENCLAVE, 01/31/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2nd row (when folded forward) floats while driving (no latch to keep it in place). No room for groceries in hatch. Cannot open hatch in garage - too high. Remote start seldom works, took it to dealership and told me that "electrical devices could be getting in the way". Driver's side heat blasts on one side only; burning one foot while the other one freezes. Seats six not seven comfortably. The pin stripe is one little stripe down the side and you have to pay an additional $700 for something that is already on the car; it wasn't negotiable. No power when passing. Bose sound is a joke as you hear everything on the outside of the car. I have had leaks and other issues. The Buick Enclave is attractive, but it is not sound proof as some guy blogged earlier. I have had this car for a year and trust me, I hear everything. I was told not to buy it but I thought it was so beautiful...regret everyday now. I seriously hate driving this car.
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GM Enclave Service stinks for us
Steve Cone, 12/02/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought an Enclave in 2001. Our mileage very much exceeded warranty mileage. So when the entire amp in the car shorted out, they used mileage as an excuse to deny warranty claim, and dumped the cost to replace a defective amp on us, the consumers. It was a defective amp. They should make the amp vendor suffer the loss. After a Suburban, two Tahoes and this Enclave, it's HONDA for me from now on.
Run away from this car!
nanax4, 09/18/2013
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used as a GM Certified with very low miles and a clean service history, but have since been in the shop for steering issue, Nav failure., air conditioning stopped working in back, electrical issues, and complaints about the transmission. Now it's sitting in the shop needing a new transmission with no warranty coverage. It only has 73K miles and has been well maintained...I just dont understand how GM can ignore the transmission issues. Just google it and see complaint after complaint about wave plate failure. I plan on giving GM the chance to make it right, but will take additional action if necessary!
Acceptable SUV
SAM, 11/22/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I leased this vehicle to replace a Lexus RX 330. With 2 babies on boards I needed a 3 rows Luxury SUV with decent fuel economy. PROS: Any SUV of that size has a V8. The Enclave has A V6 with decent performance and fuel economy (for the size/weight). It is beautiful inside and out. Very comfortable ride and minimal road noise. CONS: Questionable build quality and reliability. I have already been to the dealer for serious repairs multiple times. I do not trust what the dealer did to repair the car. Thank God it is just a lease. My brother just visit me and immediately notice how the SUV is falling apart. On the other hand, 3 years ago, he though my 4 year old Lexus was almost brand new.
An awesome, upscale joy to own!
Dan, 06/14/2007
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of research went into our choice of the Enclave. We have not been disappointed! It is a joy to drive, offering super quiet interior and ride, plush CXL leather seating, Bose speaker system, handles fantastic on the road. We towed our boat this weekend, and it handled it better than my previous SUV, hands down. A lot of thought went into this vehicle. We're getting better than stated gas mileage, which is a nice surprise!
Great start - now refine
conflicted, 09/18/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car on the highway. Very quiet. The driving around town in moderate traffic can cause frustration with the lack of response when the gas peddle is depressed while traveling at speeds in the 25-35 mph range. Sometimes depending on the gear you are in you may not get much of a response initially unless you really press hard. Sometimes it will downshift and the rpms can shoot to over 5000 when all you wanted to do was go around a slightly slower car. Can be difficult at times.
My Enclave
Dave, 06/05/2017
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Nice ride
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Good GM--but don't nickel and dime us.
briansal, 05/12/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We are happy with this vehicle. 8-passenger seating (counsel unavailabe despite being pictured in all the ads this year). Plenty of pick-up and lots of room inside; OK fuel mileage for an SUV of this size Two words of advice: Consider adding an aftermarket GPS system instead of OEM GPS, because the DVD GPS data is two years old when you buy the vehicle.
Steering noise
txhawgfan50, 09/20/2013
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am losing confidence in my 08 Enclave after 2 fairly expensive and out of warranty repairs. Aug 2013- I notice an intermittent whining noise while driving. Take care in and tell mechanic I think brake pad wear indicators are responsible and viola-I need front and rear brake replacement at a cost of $900. Well, I think, at least the whine ill be gone. But no! The whine returns and is more frequent. Then I notice a clear, oily leak towards left rear of car. Take car in and viola- I need rack and pinion replacement on a car with 83,000 miles. This repair comes in at $1100 and not under warranty. This steering issue seems to be a theme with the 08 Enclave. Will never buy GM again!