2008 Buick Enclave Buick Enclave 2008

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2008 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (8%)

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2008 Buick Enclave brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $200
Replace Master Cylinder 
108000 mi

US $2000
Leak in master cylinder 
6000 mi Squeak from master cylinder when depressing brake pedal - taking in for TSB of changing out brake fluid. 
7000 mi Traction Control and Stabilitrak lights on - vehicle lurching when driving - found wire near fuse box making contact with clips that was shorting out - this was repair and repositioned - problem fixed. 
43000 mi Squeaking rubbing when pushing brake pedal. Told it was master cylinder, which was replaced. Found vehicle still making sound today and will need to return to shop in future for reassessment. OnStar indicated a problem with brake booster sensor. This was diagnosed further at dealer and replaced. 
126480 mi

C $2700
front brake rotors 
89000 mi

US $725
Replace brake pads and front rotors 
108484 mi

US $1505
front and rear Brake Pads 
84000 mi

US $1400
Master cylinder replaced and was leaking into boot.  
45880 mi

C $50
Lubricated sticky calipers 
53000 mi Noticed fluid leaking from left front wheel/brake area. Took it into dealer who said it needed a new part in the brake area that was causing the leak. Had to bring car back in for the repair at a later date when they received the parts. Parts were received by dealer and they made successful repair to front left wheel leak. 
8000 mi Master cylinder squeek. 
34100 mi Check engine light, check stablitrak and service traction control soon light on. When at dealer, no light on. 
1000 mi Clunk noise on both vehicles, told it is "Normal". I don't think so! 
6000 mi Repair of clunk. TSB reprogramed EBCM. 
10000 mi Brake pedal squeak -- knew about TSB to replace brake fluid, wanted to have repaired before orig warranty expires in August. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

59000 mi Sensor related to 4 wheel drive/ stability system. 
2000 mi Brakes spongy and squeaking noise upon foot pressure. Problem getting worse 
2000 mi Brake pedal spongy and noisy . Dealer can duplicate and is familiar with problem on others but cannot fix. They have replaced the brake booster and master "something" without success. Although not sure why it happens assures me that it is not a driving h 
8000 mi Brake pedal squeaking and spongy. 
52000 mi Sticking rear caliper 
4000 mi Clicking, thudding noise from front left corner. 
7600 mi Brake pedal squeaks on application. The dealer drained the master cylinder and added some Dot 3 fluid with something else in it. 
5580 mi poor connection at left rear speed sensor. Replaced both terminals in speed sensor harness 
8000 mi Squeaky brake pedal. Dealer flushed brake fluid completly and replaced with new fluid. Problem is fixed. 
106000 mi Low brake fluids level 
7000 mi Squeaky brake pedal (when depressed) - fluid changed squeak still exsists. 
31000 mi engine light and stabilitrack light on intermittantly 
106300 mi Stabilitrak and brake light on 
5580 mi TSB brake fluid replaced to eliminate pedal squeak. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

2000 mi TSB to repair clunk. TSB reprogramed EBCM 

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