2008 Buick Enclave Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Sun/moon roof assembly
  12
• Glass, side/rear
  1
• Windshield
  1
• Rear window wiper/washer
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  833%
• 25k–50k
  14%
• 50k–75k
  625%
• 75k–100k
  313%
• 100k–150k
  417%
• 150k+
  28%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Buick Enclave owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I have had continuous problems over the last year with the stabilitrack system going off and it telling me to service stabilitrack. However, now my transmission is going out and I have a car that I owe way too much for and can't afford to get the transmission fixed. On top of the transmission my ignition only works part of the time. There is no point in replacing the ignition if the transmission is gone. I have already replaced the motor on the windshield wipers but apparently the previous owner had the motor replaced during the recall so I had to pay out of pocket for that. Not to mention spending over $200 just to get my headlight bulb replaced at a shop because its not simple enough to just take the cover off and replace the bulb. This car has been nothing but a money pit. …

I own a 2008 Buick Enclave which was parked stationary in my driveway on March 24th 2016. As I exited my home and attempted to unlock my vehicle I was surprised by a cloud of smoke that was released by the front passenger airbag. It had deployed for no apparent reason. Damaging the dash, radio, and destroying the windshield glass. I immediately contacted GM service department in which they sent out a tow truck to remove my vehicle from my premises and shipped it to a ed rinke Chevrolet service department. Their investigator claims that there was a previous crack in the windshield that caused the 12" of standing water damage on my floorboards and in the airbag sensor module. There was no crack... So after being inconvenienced for almost a month, GM claims that the windshield was an aftermarket product and that they've got no responsibility for the deployment or totaled vehicle damages. …

My family was driving home from a summer vacation and while on the highway suddenly heard a loud almost gun shot sound. We were surrounded by tons of huge 18 wheelers so we assumed something from one of the trucks hit us. As we kept driving, we kept hearing noises so we pulled over and looked around the whole car but didn't find anything, until the passenger looked up and saw that the sun roof was shattered. Luckily the inside of our sunroof has tiny, so it was kind of staying together. Since we were on the road, far from home my dad found some clear tape and taped both sides of the roof, so that the glass wouldn't fall on them during the drive. Luckily it did not rain, or our trip would have been completely ruined. We still have issues with the roof to this day, even though it was replaced when we got home. It leaks

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle intermittently rocked back and forth. The failure recurred several times. Also, when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed a tire rotation and balancing. Additionally, the contact stated that the sun roof leaked water when it rained. The dealer was contacted (sellers Buick GMC, farmington hills, mi, [phone]) and scheduled an appointment for a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty expired and there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

While braking aggressively during heavy rain, rainwater poured from the passenger side headliner onto the dash. Rainwater has been leaking into the car for the past several weeks. This issue was apparently repaired three (3) prior times in 2008, but has recurred. General motors has only offered me one free hour of diagnosis time. This is a major safety issue regarding driver visibility, distracting the driver and could effect multiple electrical systems in the vehicles dash due to the introduction of rainwater. The second issue is the vehicle's transmission is failing. Transmission loses power while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, then abruptly jerks into gear. The car has less than 64,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the tailgate did not function properly. When the tailgate was utilized, the door would raise up, but would automatically fall down and not remain in the upward position. Also, the sun roof leaked water into the vehicle. As a result, mildew covered the front and rear floors. Furthermore, the air bag indicator remained illuminated and would not turn off. There were no warning indicators illuminated for the tailgate or sun roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,966.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the sun roof developed a leak. The interior upholstery sustained damages and water leaked into the center console, which caused failures to the electrical components. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed for the failure. The contact was informed that the drainage hoses needed to be cleared of debris. The drainage hoses were cleared, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,500.

Dec. 2014....wipers would stop with no warning...which would cause me not to see were I was driving rain or snow, at the time, no dealer was able to help due to work loads.....so I had it fix from a tech other than a GM tech..(which some GM tech should not be) anyway.....it was the wiper trans was corroded that's was causing the problem...this is a very unsafe problem to have,....due to not having GM tech work on it I was told they will not reimburse me. Not a happy GM owner (over 50 yrs). ..updated 10/15/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the sun roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the drain hose from the sun roof was clogged and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the issue and advised the contact to speak with NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that both the rear and front sun roofs leaked consistently. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Related recalls

Window & Wiper complaints in other Enclave years