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2008 BUICK Enclave

6 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
There's a problem with the air bag in your vehicle. The air bag inflator might not work correctly because of a manufacturing defect.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying and cause serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, and they will replace the air bag module for free. They've already sent you a notification letter, but if you have any questions, you can call Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
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High Priority #14V118000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners in your vehicle are designed to deploy in a side crash to keep you safe. However, in your 2008-2013 Buick Enclave, 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook, or 2008-2013 GMC Acadia, the wiring harnesses for these safety features could be faulty, preventing them from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a side crash, the air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not deploy as they should, which could lead to serious injury to you or the front seat passenger.
Free Fix
Your dealer will fix the issue for free by replacing the faulty wiring harness connections with new, soldered connections. They'll do this at no cost to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
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Moderate #10V240000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The heated washer fluid system in your vehicle is a part that helps clean your windshield by spraying a hot fluid. It's like a small electric heater that warms up the fluid to help it clear ice and snow.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heated washer module fails, it could catch fire and cause a serious problem. This could lead to minor damage or, in the worst case, a fire that could harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disable and remove the heated washer fluid module, and provide an updated owner's manual to let you know it's been taken care of. This service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Moderate #08V441000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The heated wiper washer fluid system in your vehicle uses a small heater to keep the washer fluid from freezing. In some 2006-2008 models, this heater's electrical control board can overheat and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, other electrical features in your vehicle could stop working, you might smell something burning, or see smoke, which could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a new wire harness with an extra layer of protection, called an in-line fuse, to prevent overheating and keep your vehicle safe. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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Moderate #08V410000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper linkages are the parts that connect the wiper arm to the wiper motor. In certain 2007-2008 models of your vehicle, if snow or ice builds up on the windshield or wipers, it could cause the linkages to detach from the motor shaft and make your wipers inoperable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the linkages fail, your windshield wipers could stop working, reducing your visibility while driving. This could increase the risk of a collision, especially in snowy or icy conditions.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiper linkages with new parts, including a wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and crank arm nut, free of charge. You should contact your dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN O OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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Under Review #15V415000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The gas struts in your power liftgate are the parts that hold it up when it's open. In certain older models of your Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, or Saturn, these struts can wear out too quickly and make the liftgate fall suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate falls, it could hit you or a passenger, causing serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the software for the liftgate's motor control unit so it won't close too quickly, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
VISIBILITY
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BUICK Enclave Years

2026
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
8 recalls

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