Used 2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Do not buy a 2008-2009 Enclave
mgaston, San Jose, CA, 09/24/2014
Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
47 of 52 people found this review helpful
Look at Consumer Reports for its ratings on quality as well but you will have nothing but expensive repairs for the early model years. GM knows this but fails to support their customer base. They wanted new customers and got them but we are now leavaing. In later model years it looks ike they have fixed some of the problems but I would not feel comfortable after this kind of hell. I have had (2) transmissions (I paid for one $3200), rack n pion steering ~$1600, power steering pump ~$1200, shocks and struts at 75K miles (too early)- ~$1K, several steering related componens~$500 all within six months ($7.5K). The vehicle is only worth $18K. Be very cautious.
Not my luck
Dorathy, San Antonio, TX, 11/10/2015
updated 05/10/2016
Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the Enclave in Apr 2008, I have only 44,500 miles always to it to the dealership for any maintenace to include oil changes. I have to tell you the car is a money pit. I have had 2 recalls on bought the extended warranty. In the last 12 months I have spent $2500. Last December I had it checked out and they flushed and replaced the brake fluid. Front end alignment. So now I took it in for a check for a road trip. Well I found out the master cylinder and booster on the brakes needed to be replaced. The rack and pinion steering had to be replaced, also the the timing chain cover was leaking oil into the engine and needs the gasket to be replaced, front struts and mounts need replacing and the navigation system isn't working and to fix I would have to replace the entire radio system. I needed a front end alignment after they replaced the rack and pinion, another $90. The buttons to turn the fan up or down turned green after the black peeled off. The car has never been in an accident and kept it serviced and at 44,500 kept in the garage, it falls apart. The air conditioning drain hose and the roof drain hoses all need flushing due to blockage. I will never by a Buick again. The repairs costs as much as the resale value.
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Liked The Enclave Until Transmission Failed
meycro, Fenton, MO, 11/29/2013
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.
Great Car
MH, 04/09/2008
Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had this vehicle since Sept and love it. Quiet, smooth ride and a pleasure to drive. Have put 13,000 miles already. Inside is roomy enough for adults to sit in the very back.
More power steering woes
tychain, Alton, NH, 12/06/2013
Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our very first American made vehicle. My wife's dream SUV. 73,000 miles she calls me in tears because she is in a parking lot and can't turn the steering wheel and cars are beeping at her and she has a 2 and 4 year old in the car and pregnant with out 3rd child. (the whole reason for getting this vehicle) We have owned it for 8 days... I drive to the store where she is and I can barely turn the wheel! I check the power steering fluid... its fine. Well, to make a long story short. I checked on the internet and found all the other stories about power steering problems and now, $2200 later we have out car back. THIS NEEDS A RECALL!!!