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2008 Buick Enclave Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Buick Enclave has 51 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Buick Enclave

Powertrain
119
Steering
99
Airbags
94
Electrical
61
Structure
51
Other
34
Engine
30
Visibility
19
Speed Control
6
Suspension
5
Seat Belts
5
Brakes
4
Lights
3

51

Complaints

1

Recalls

26

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Structure Recalls

15V415000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012...

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 15, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Mar 28, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BUTTON TO UNLO...
Nov 5, 2018STRUCTUREPASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR HOUSING IS ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE IN A VERY BROAD...
May 30, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA...
Mar 1, 2018STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEDRIVING THE CAR IN THE FREEWAY. CAR STARTED SMOKING, STOPPED ON SHOULDER TURNED OFF ENGINE. SMOKE GO...
Feb 16, 2018STRUCTURETHE REAR HATCH STARTS TO GO UP WHEN YOU PRESS THE BUTTON BUT ABOUT HALF-WAY UP IT REVERSES AND THE C...
Jan 2, 2018STRUCTURETHIS 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLE WITH THIS VIN# HAS HAD PROBABLY A HUNDRED OR MORE INSTANCES OVER THE...
Jun 30, 2017STRUCTUREI TOOK MY CAR TO O'NEIL BUICK TODAY FOR A SAFETY RECALL ON MY ENCLAVE'S LIFT GATE. THE RECALL LETTE...
Feb 1, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER ON ...
Oct 31, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. O...
Jul 7, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED ...
Jun 5, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE PLACING SUITCASES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE L...
Apr 6, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHEN OPENING THE REAR HATCH, THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE...
Mar 1, 2016STRUCTURETHE DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AWAY FROM THE MECHANISM. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE I HA...
Feb 24, 2016STRUCTURELIFT GATE STOPS AT UPPER LIFT POSITION AND STARTS TO CLOSE WITH OUT NOTICE. IF YOUR NOT PAYING ATTEN...
Dec 10, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. IN RAINY CONDITIONS, WATER DRAINED INSIDE THE VEHICLE ONT...
Nov 6, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO REMAIN UP ...
Oct 21, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE RETRIEVING PACKAGES OUT OF THE TRUNK, THE LIFTGATE ...
Oct 10, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHEN THE REAR LIFTGATE WAS OPENED, IT CLOSED INDEPENDENTL...
Oct 1, 2015STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI BOUGHT THIS 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE A YEAR AND A HALF AGO WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT, AND IT'S B...

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