Used 2008 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews
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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!
Service Engine Light
msgoodie, 03/18/2012
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 enclave used in May 2010. the first time the service engine light came on in Septemeber 2010. Then 4 more times in July 2011. Every few days after the dealership so called repaired the problem the service engine light would come on and the SUV would lose power. That went on 4 times within a few weeks. I finally thought the problem was addressed until now. The light came on again. It's still under warrrantly and been at the dealership for 4 days and I still have not recieved a diagnostic call. I'm almost out of warranty and need to make a decision to either buy an extened warranty or trade it in. I now know why the previous owner got rid of it after just two years.
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Problems with my 2008 Enclave
stan phillips, 08/29/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had car in shop twice for accelaration problems. Still has not been solved. Also noise in fan motor which they have on order to replace. Mileage in city is 15 at best and on a trip 19. The trip was 1300 miles and never got above 19.
Buick Enclave
debbie, 04/27/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I wanted a car with 3 rows of seats to hold 6 grandchildren but also wanted a nice interior for myself--enclave was perfect. I have always had a large SUV but my husband wanted me to get away from a vehicle that large--enclave great size. It looks great, drives great--still very happy a year later
Multiple Issues since purchase
Melissa, 09/07/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this auto for over 1 year now and have had the following issues: 1. Gas gauge working intermittently 2. Gear shift works intermittently (doesn't lock into place). 3. Driver's side window often sticks and won't open. 4. Windshield wipers stopped working this morning, but can still hear the motor mechanism working, but they won't move. 5. Traction light comes on when driving on the highway. I really love the way this auto drives when it was new. Now that I have 19K+ miles on it, it seems to be exposing flaws and the dealership is worthless to fix things. They can't even do a decent oil change without letting all the air out of the tires (they stated the air gauge was not calibrate
I never thought I'd buy a Buick!
Tencjedd, 01/02/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is hands down the classiest looking large crossover/suv on the market. Fully loaded with the 7 passenger seating this car is nicer than a Mercedes GL or R Class. I never thought I'd buy a Buick, but after istting in this car and test driving it, we knew we had found a winner. GM's 100K mile warranty makes ownership hassle free. Other reviewers have mentioned it, the car would benefit from more power, but then again, gas isn't going back to $2/gallon anytime soon, and for around town there's plenty of power. How many people are going to drag race with this car anyway. Second row bucket seats make 3rd row access easier, and really make this a hands down winner it its class!
Big Value in Luxury X-overs
Willie Wonka, 01/05/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife is a die hard Lexus RX 330 fan, but fell in love with the Buick Enclave. It's roomy, beautiful,and loaded with all the features anyone could want and you don't need to take out a mortgage to own it! My neighbor commented that the interior is just like a cockpit of a small jet (and he didn't read the promotional add!). For performance, styling and handling,this car is at the head of its class. I love it.
Love my new Enclave
JRoshto, 01/05/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought mine on New Years Eve. Looked all over for the Red Jewel one. Went to a dealer the day before and they sold the one I wanted an hour before I got there. Managed to locate one the next day and bought it. I love it. I've always been a Honda buyer so this is my first American car for a while. This is definitely my red jewel. It's gorgeous, and fun to drive and so very smooth. Plus the family love all the options we got with the DVD play XM radio etc.
Where are the options and power?
Ron Scindle, 01/12/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm very excited the Buick Enclave I purchased has been the hit of our neighborhood. Everyone likes the design of the exterior and interior as much as I do. I love almost everything about the car with the exception of the following things. Why arn't heated seats in the rear available? They are in some of the other SUV's that GM makes, but on this car they are missing. I wanted all options, but when the car arrived it didn't have the luggage rack cross bars I bought and paid for. The running boards were also paid for and the dealer can't tell me when the delivery date might be. The sales information states the the rear headphones come with option 3, but I now find out that isn't true.
I'm buying another one
anre1969, 07/15/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Enclave saved my life! I was recently in a car accident where another vehicle hit my Enclave and totaled it. However, I was able to walk away from the accident. The Enclave absorbed most of the impact. Everyone at the body shop said this had to be one safe car for me to not have been more seriously injured. As a father of two little toddlers, I'm so glad for this vehicle and can't wait to buy another one. Not to mention that it is a beautiful car and a very smooth, comfortable ride.