Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 08-277A | 09/01/2008 | 10026806 | Gmc: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. if condition were to occur, water may enter the interior of the vehicle and dampen the carpet, upholstery, and other interior components. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/19/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PI-0185A | 09/01/2010 | 10035986 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: intermittent unwanted liftgate or trunk opening, liftgate or trunk inoperative. technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. *pe | 03/07/2011 | |
| PIT-4685 | 08/01/2008 | 10026102 | Gmc: the power liftgate strut rod is disconnected at the motor actuator arm ball stud. *pe | 09/30/2008 | |
| 4214 | 4214A | 10021940 | Power rear liftgate reverses when closing. *kb | 06/27/2007 | |
| 4374 | 10021740 | Power liftgate closes immediately after fully opening. *kb | 06/18/2007 | ||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4685 | 08/01/2008 | 10026102 | Gmc: the power liftgate strut rod is disconnected at the motor actuator arm ball stud. *pe | 09/30/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4685 | 08/01/2008 | 10026102 | Gmc: the power liftgate strut rod is disconnected at the motor actuator arm ball stud. *pe | 09/30/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 07-08-57-002 | 04/01/2009 | SB-070857002F | 10023977 | Water dripping/leak from rear dome/reading lamp or [a] pillars (apply sealer/lengthen hose). *nj updated 3/31/08. *nj updated 8/5/09. *pe | 02/25/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 15964 | ||
| 2008 buick enclave with water leaks front, mid and rear of vehicle. service dept has admitted gm design flaw in sunroof which is designed to leak. water is supposed to drain thru tiny drain tubes which become clogged with debris. enclave back in shop for 5th time; 3rd time in 1 mth. | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 5000 | 1 | |
| My 2008 buick enclave consistently has water leaks after it rains. there is a lot of condensation build up in the vehicle and water in the cargo area. the vehicle has been brought to the dealership 3 times for this issue, but it has yet to be repaired after 3 unsuccessful attempts (even though the dealership says the problem has been fixed). *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 22283 | 1 | |
| When replacing windshield noticed that paint was coming off pinchweld with old urethane adhesive. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 33000 | ||
| The vehicle has had a re-occurring roof leak for ~2 years. the vehicle has been to two different dealers for a total of 5 times for repair. water leaks down the pillars between the windshield and front door, the pillars between the front and back doors, and from the lights in the back. the water collects in and under the carpet and has an odor. there is a mold concern. | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated that the vehicle was locked with the anti-theft engaged. he then erroneously engaged the lift gate button and the lift gate opened without the anti-theft alarm sounding. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic or a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Our 2008 buick enclave began leaking water onto and under the dashboard from the sunroof. not only has this been a known problem since 2008, but there was an actual recall that year to fix this leak. for some reason our vin number was excluded from the original recall but it is experiencing the exact same issues that the recall was to address. this leak can cause several safety issues including corrosion and failure of airbag systems, the fuse panel, the blower motor that operates the defrost/defog function, and a buildup of mold and mildew. the dealer told me that my fuse panel is shot and needs to be replaced. i suspect that i have other damaged electrical components as well. i have attached the url's of several sites which reference the extent to which this problem is occurring with these vehicles. it is obvious that the initial recall did not cover all of the vehicles with the underlying problem and now we are stuck with a dealer quote for $1900 repair that does not include the blower motor and airbags. i would appreciate a prompt response as i can't drive in the rain and am concerned about hidden damage that could affect the car's safety. thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnykjlhusxi video of water-damaged damaged blower motor due to this known problem with the leaking sunroofs. http://www.enclaveforum.net/index.php?topic=3411.0 contains the 2008 enclave recall notice http://www.faqs.org/car/buick-enclave-2008/visibility/ lists the gm technical bulletins for this enclave leak issue http://www.enclaveforum.net/index.php?topic=2039.0 34 pages of posts regarding the leaking sunroof issue http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@189.v7qqaxgahvh@.f17fc13/53#msg53 several pages of complaints on an edmunds forum http://www.edmunds.com/search/results.html?q=enclave+sunroof+leaks&src=usergen&ac=&x=29&y=11 etc. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Our 2008 buick enclave began leaking water onto and under the dashboard from the sunroof. not only has this been a known problem since 2008, but there was an actual recall that year to fix this leak. for some reason our vin number was excluded from the original recall but it is experiencing the exact same issues that the recall was to address. this leak can cause several safety issues including corrosion and failure of airbag systems, the fuse panel, the blower motor that operates the defrost/defog function, and a buildup of mold and mildew. the dealer told me that my fuse panel is shot and needs to be replaced. i suspect that i have other damaged electrical components as well. i have attached the url's of several sites which reference the extent to which this problem is occurring with these vehicles. it is obvious that the initial recall did not cover all of the vehicles with the underlying problem and now we are stuck with a dealer quote for $1900 repair that does not include the blower motor and airbags. i would appreciate a prompt response as i can't drive in the rain and am concerned about hidden damage that could affect the car's safety. thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnykjlhusxi video of water-damaged damaged blower motor due to this known problem with the leaking sunroofs. http://www.enclaveforum.net/index.php?topic=3411.0 contains the 2008 enclave recall notice http://www.faqs.org/car/buick-enclave-2008/visibility/ lists the gm technical bulletins for this enclave leak issue http://www.enclaveforum.net/index.php?topic=2039.0 34 pages of posts regarding the leaking sunroof issue http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@189.v7qqaxgahvh@.f17fc13/53#msg53 several pages of complaints on an edmunds forum http://www.edmunds.com/search/results.html?q=enclave+sunroof+leaks&src=usergen&ac=&x=29&y=11 etc. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated that there was a water leak in the front and rear ends of the vehicle. as a result, the electrical system was damaged. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied assistance with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 12,770. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated that there was a water leak in the front and rear ends of the vehicle. as a result, the electrical system was damaged. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied assistance with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 12,770. sm. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 12770 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated that there was a water leak that would seep into the front and rear of the vehicle, causing damage to the electrical system of the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 12,770. nw | |||
| 04/08/2009 | |||
| Our 2008 buick enclave has leaked water on the passenger floor so many times i have lost count. i could raise fish in the vehicle. the first dealer could not find anything so we went to the next dealer with the passenger side soaked. they stated it was the windshield so we paid $300. to have it reseated. nope that didnt work. next they had the vehicle for 10 days stating the carpet was soaked, the padding underneath was soaked and they were bringing in a leak specialist. just 2 days after it left the service department and the first rain i am raising fish again and it smells. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated that whenever opening the rear power liftgate, it would close unexpectedly with great force. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. the contact stated whenever opening the rear power liftgate it would unexpectedly with force. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. js | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 15964 | ||
| 2008 buick enclave with water leaks front, mid and rear of vehicle. service dept has admitted gm design flaw in sunroof which is designed to leak. water is supposed to drain thru tiny drain tubes which become clogged with debris. enclave back in shop for 5th time; 3rd time in 1 mth. | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 200 | 1 | |
| Safety problem with the power liftgate on 2008 buick enclave. when closing, it does not reverse at my shoulder height. a few days ago, it pushed me down to about to halfway point before it stopped (ouch!!!) later tried this a few times... in the first 6-12 of closing, the gate does not reverse, even with very firm hand pressure. further tests showed that it fails to reverse at even more that the 12 mark (i didn't measure). at about midway to closed, it reverses with just a light touch. according to owners manual: * if the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. *tr | |||