Does the 2008 Buick Enclave have any recalls?

The 2008 Buick Enclave has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with electrical system.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Buick Enclave?

779 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Buick Enclave.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Buick Enclave?

There are 1116 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Buick Enclave.

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2008 Buick Enclave service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

CX Sport Utility 4-Door
CXL Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

3.6L 3564CC 217Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Buick Enclave Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #08V44100028/08/2008Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SI

Consequence

THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING T

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEM

NHTSA #08V41000014/08/2008Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWA

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEG

NHTSA #21V78200007/10/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing de

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letter

NHTSA #10V24000004/06/2010Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE E

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE

TSB #11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

TSB #11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

TSB #11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking

Showing the 8 most recent of 1116 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20150630Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported3 injured

I,THE DRIVER, WIFE, MOTHER-IN-LAW WERE STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC WHEN WE WERE REAR-ENDED. MY VEHICLE THEN STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME, THAT VEHICLE THEN STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT. THE VEHICLE THAT S

20140701Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASH INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE

20171219Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED

20181206Component: STEERINGCrash reported

THE POWER STERRING PUMP AND RACK PIONION IS OUT AND NEEDS BOTH FRONT AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACE CANNOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE RAN INTO A PARK VEHICLE NOW I AM BEING SUED

20181206Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported

THE POWER STERRING PUMP AND RACK PIONION IS OUT AND NEEDS BOTH FRONT AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACE CANNOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE RAN INTO A PARK VEHICLE NOW I AM BEING SUED

Showing the 5 most serious of 779 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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