Used 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Buyer Beware, Extremely Unhappy CustomerÂ
smithe2, Merrimack, NH, 04/10/2013
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 Problems, Timing Problem
Frank Arvonio, Lake Ariel, PA, 09/01/2018
updated 03/11/2019
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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Lot's of Repairs Needed
DK, Northville, MI, 09/05/2018
Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle a long time. Bought it new in 2008 and still have it. It has a nice ride and decent features, although it predates most of the new safety features cars have these days. I have had to sink more money into it than I think I should have, but since I owned it, I figured that was better than having to buy a new vehicle. Over the past few years I've had issues with the water pump, air conditioning, navigation system, airbag system, electrical system in general, emission systems, and, oh yeah, I had to replace the transmission. It's always had pretty bad fuel mileage, but lately it's even worse.
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GM Quality gone?
creeker00, Pikeville, KY, 12/12/2010
Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Switched over from Dodge/Jeep to GM in purchasing the 08' Enclave and what a mistake that was. Guess next time I will go with a Ford, as GM and Dodge have obviously went way downhill. Car rides better than any I've driven. Seat comfort and features such as dual climate control, heated seats, etc. are great. But, with under 50,000 miles on the vehicle the control buttons have lost their paint, the leather seats are terribly worn just from normal use, the rear climate control has had to be replaced due to non-functioning and is acted up again. Also, the transmission had to be completely replaced after 40,000 miles and the rack and pinion had to be replaced. Poor, Poor quality for $37K.
The Most Awesome Vehicle We Have Ever Owned!
bob_w, Seaford, DE, 11/01/2011
Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our Enclave in August of 2007. We have had only 1 problem. The GPS unit just did stop working. Other than that it has been extremely reliable. It rides like a dream and is very versatile. We keep a car for a long while, therefore we spend a lot of time in selection. We drove all vehicles in this class before making our decision. My wife just knew that she wanted the Volvo before we started. 13 vehicle test drives later we are picking the options and color of our new Enclave. If I had to replace it today, I would probably get it again!