2008 Buick Enclave Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 536 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 536 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2008 Buick Enclave. Suddenly shuts off/stalls while driving. No warnings.first it only happened when proceeding from stops like red lights, and stop signs. Now it's also happening while in motion. I have to stop completely, and restart the car. It may take up to two attempts before it starts again. The first time I took it in was”
NHTSA complaint #11076227, filed 2018-03, 6,300 miles“My 2008 Buick Enclave only has 54000 miles on it and the transmission had to be replaced. The rpms would race up but the car would not move. The air conditioner also quit working at 39,000 miles but I waited until this breakdown to fix it because it was the beginning of the cool season. The high pressure line to the condenser and evaporator had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10510825, filed 2013-05, 54,236 miles“Takata recall my Buick Enclave is having problem after problem with this transmission had it serviced twice module replaced at the dealership it still drags speedometer get stuck and now reverse issues I don't no what to do im mentally and financial drain with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10933642, filed 2016-12, 103,000 miles“All my tires keep getting low and check light engine keeps showing low tire pressure. I took it in to three different tire places they dont know what the problem is. Im constantly airing my tires everyday from summer throughout winter and its exhausting.”
NHTSA complaint #10822886, filed 2016-01, 85,000 miles“I was driving and upon trying to press the brake the car jolted almost causing me to hit another car. The car said traction control off. I cautiously drove home with the same issue occurring but realize that the traction control kept going on and off constantly. When I read online about this issue I realized a lot of people with the same model and year are dealing with this issue no matter the mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10523126, filed 2013-07, 114,354 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Enclave
139 complaintsAir bags
113 complaintsSteering
99 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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