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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 74,798 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While operating the vehicle, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. Also, while driving in the rain, water leaked into the cabin and onto the floor of the vehicle, which caused the brake pedal to become slippery when depressed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer (eckenhoff Buick, 919 church rd, cherry hill, NJ) and the manufacturer were notified, but no solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
Front passenger seat air bag warning works on and off while driving or sitting in traffic when someone is sitting in the seat
- Westchester, IL, USA
Passenger seat air bag sensor does not work if somebody under 175 lbs is sitting there
- Davison, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (schuchard's westside GMC Inc, 1800 9th ave sw, watertown, sd 57201, (605) 886-5694) where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced on the front passenger side. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no recall for the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- Watertown, SD, USA
Had Buick recall done in 2011. Was not permanent. Passenger sensor does not work and display reads 'off'. 'service airbag' stays on the dash display.
- Erie, CO, USA
Passenger airbag sensor does not work property. Thus, anyone sitting in the front passenger seat may not get an airbag at impact. There is no recall on this, however a lot of posts about it. I can say that the front seat has not been used that much in the car nor by a large individual. $1000+ to replace for a $4000 car is too much. This should be a recall before someone dies.
- Cary, NC, USA
Warning airbag light and message comes on and goes off continuously when I'm driving my car. I have never been involved on any crash or incident with this vehicle it just came one for nothing
- Cicero, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact lost control and crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was not sure if the vehicle was destroyed. A local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
- Waukegan, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle intermittently rocked back and forth. The failure recurred several times. Also, when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed a tire rotation and balancing. Additionally, the contact stated that the sun roof leaked water when it rained. The dealer was contacted (sellers Buick GMC, farmington hills, mi, 248-579-4892) and scheduled an appointment for a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty expired and there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Farmington Hills, MI, USA
The front passenger seat sensor does not turn on the front airbag system if an individual is under 150 lbs. The vehicle has only 125,000 miles and replacing the seat sensor is approximately $1000.
- Lansing, MI, USA
Takata recall the air bag sensor light come on and stays on. Something is wrong with the sensor. This should never happen on any car.
- Lafitte, LA, USA
Various problems with electrical. Had harness replaced (come to find out its due to water leak). Air bag sensors go off and on so you really don't know if its working or not. Engine shutdown completely and now when its started the engine makes loud knock. Was told possible timing chain. Only has 140,000.
- Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Had airbag recall done then light came back
- Wayland, MI, USA
Warning lights for air bags on dash (exclamation mark) keeps on showing, also when starting vehicle it states "service air bags" did not find it on any recall, purchase vehicle Feb 2017
- Dunmore, PA, USA
I just bought this vehicle and the air bag light is on.
- Jacksonville, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While the vehicle was parked, the air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the contact was not given a cause for the deployment. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V118000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Pace, FL, USA
Passenger side airbag warning light goes on and off intermittently with a passenger sitting on this side. Warning light says to service the air bag. This vehicle has never had the airbags deploy.
- Lemont, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. After starting the engine, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Waysboro, VA, USA
I own Buick Enclave 2008. It was purchased in Oct 2016. A few weeks later the passenger side air bag light keeps coming on. It goes on and off driving down the road. If you jump and move around in the seat. Sometimes you can get the warning light to go to off. But most of the time the passenger air bag warning light is on. It doesnt seem to matter if you are 150 or 225 pounds. It happens when your moving or sitting still, it happens in the city and driving on the highway, turning or driving straight. It is rediculacy unsafe for the passenger!
- Zearing, IA, USA
- Raleigh, NC, USA