Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Buick Enclave is an all-new large crossover SUV capable of seating up to eight passengers. Power comes courtesy of a 275-horsepower V6.

• Attractive interior design, kid- and adult-friendly seating in all three rows, huge cargo capacity, supple ride quality.

• A few cut-rate materials, some controls are hard to find and use, transmission can be hesitant to downshift.

User Reviews:

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  Enclave is great - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Jim - November 20 - 9:42 am

  This is a great riding vehicle with good space. I love the amenities and that it uses regular gas. The transmission stinks. Its always searching and you have to tromp it just to keep up with rural traffic but on the highway its fine. Gas mileage has been 14mpg commuting and 22mpg on the highway. It is a very quiet riding vehicle though.

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  Great When It Doesnt Leak - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By bondguy - October 9 - 9:41 pm

  I have had this car since March of 2008. I love the style and the quiet ride. However, I am so thankful that I lease this vehicle and wouldnt ever think of buying one after the problems I have experienced. Once in for electrical problems after owning it for 3 months. 3 times in for leak in ceiling (water drips in through the third row overhead maplights). The car came back to me after being in the shop (3rd time for leak) last week. So far, so good. No more leaks. Mileage is worse than what GM claims averaging 19 overall highway with stop and go a lot. Beautiful driving as it is very quiet. Pickup is just okay though.

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  Could have been a great vehicle but... - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By chumster - September 26 - 8:10 am

  I accept the fact that my Enclave might be a lemon. Camshafts, weird engine noises, minor electrical freak- outs- and thats only within the first 3 months of ownership. The design is good but build quality is very average - panels do not align well, some a crooked, etc. It does what it is designed for - haul 7-8 people, but the transmision will make you adjust your driving style to a typical Buick drivers style. Add a virtually non-existent support by GM/local dealers ( I tried a few) and you may want to think carefuly before you but it.

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  Multiple Issues since purchase - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Melissa - September 6 - 9:40 pm

  I have had this auto for over 1 year now and have had the following issues: 1. Gas gauge working intermittently 2. Gear shift works intermittently (doesnt lock into place). 3. Drivers side window often sticks and wont open. 4. Windshield wipers stopped working this morning, but can still hear the motor mechanism working, but they wont move. 5. Traction light comes on when driving on the highway. I really love the way this auto drives when it was new. Now that I have 19K+ miles on it, it seems to be exposing flaws and the dealership is worthless to fix things. They cant even do a decent oil change without letting all the air out of the tires (they stated the air gauge was not calibrate

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  Problems with my 2008 Enclave - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By stan phillips - August 29 - 7:44 am

  Had car in shop twice for accelaration problems. Still has not been solved. Also noise in fan motor which they have on order to replace. Mileage in city is 15 at best and on a trip 19. The trip was 1300 miles and never got above 19.

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  Faulty Transmission - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Frustrated Owner TX - August 28 - 2:18 pm

  Bought the Enlcave as it was half the price of the Lexus and MB. After 15,000 miles, the transmission has gone out! The stabilitrac and ABS are creating problems. The exterior "chrome" around the rear lights is coming off. The A/C temp button coloring is wearing off. Extremely frustrated.

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  Bad acceleration - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Disappointed - August 26 - 12:39 pm

  We have been driving our Enclave for the last few months. We love the looks and many of the features. The transmission definitely has some problems. It drags and has hesitation to switch gears from 50-70 mph. Took to the dealership a couple of times and they upgraded the software but still has the same problem. Looking at internet, it appears GM knows this problem for some time! They upgraded their transmission softwares few times! But the problem is still there. Drive on the highway if you are considering buying this car. I wish we had done that!

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  Blind spots - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Christine - August 18 - 6:42 am

  Love the look and style of this vehicle. Gas mileage could be much better. The ride is great. Shifting is not smooth and makes it hard for a new teenage driver. Wish I would have gotten a back up camera. Never had a car with so many blind spots. But overall love this vehicle.

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  Beauty is only skin deep! - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Mark - August 17 - 1:52 pm

  Transmission hesitation/performance is a glaring design issue. At times the tranny acts as it doesnt know what gear it is suppose to be in. Which negatively effects MPG. Currently gettng 14-15 city and 16-18 highway. Dealer installed software update but no help. Another update is available but told it would cost me 3-4 MPG and once installed ut cant be backed out! Have had 9 other Buicks and loved them all. This car, once you look past its beauty is a big dissappointment. Would not recommend until GM permanently fixes the tranny issues. Dealer does acknowledge this is an issue.

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  08 Enclave CXL AWD - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By george - August 1 - 3:00 pm

  My driving style is moderate. My car is fully loaded, the only options I did not get were the rear entertainment system and upgraded wheels. 4000 miles in the first month. MPG (calculated, not from the trip computer) around town 20, Trips as high as 26.5 but usually 22. This is a nice quiet solid car. The seat is comfortable on long trips. There is little wind and road noise. The all wheel drive is great in both snow and ice. The air conditioning is very good. The car gets many compliments on its styling.