10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
126,250 miles

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problem #2

Mar 282020

Enclave

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while pressing the button to unlock the trunk of the vehicle, after a short while, the trunk would independently close. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact sustained a bruise on the right shoulder from the inadvertent closing of the trunk. There was no medical attention sought. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #1

Oct 312016

Enclave

  • 122,500 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While opening the trunk, the trunk door failed to open. On several other occasions, the trunk opened independently after being closed or did not close properly. The door would also fall and close independently. The failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the trunk door struck the contact's son on the head. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was taken to ron smith Buick GMC (1900 auto center dr, merced, ca 95340), but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that they could not find any issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,500.

- Merced, CA, USA