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Buick Enclave Oil and Transmission Leaks

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#2 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [2008enclave] by tbgmon

Nov 26, 2007 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: 2008enclave (Nov 25, 2007 5:28 pm)
Have you noticed a hot oil smell coming through the ventilation system when you are stopped? I have noticed this smell and am taking my Enclave into the dealer tomorrow. We just purchased it last week, definitely disappointed it already has to go in for service. Other than that we love it! Wonder if it is the same condition you have? I will let you know what happens at the dealer.

#3 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [tbgmon] by 2008enclave

Nov 26, 2007 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: tbgmon (Nov 26, 2007 12:59 pm)
No oil smell. Honestly, the oil leak appears small. The one on the tranny seems worse although neither is leaving drips on the garage floor. Let me know how you make out.

#4 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [2008enclave] by tbgmon

Nov 28, 2007 (6:42 am)

Replying to: 2008enclave (Nov 26, 2007 1:44 pm)
The dealer said that there were no leaks and the smell was 'normal' for breaking in the car (it only has about 350 miles on it). He did get the smell but said it wasn't oil. I still don't think it's normal, I've never had a car that you could smell something throught the ventilation system when you were stopped. Did you ever notice any smells when you first got your Enclave (only when stopped)?

#5 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [tbgmon] by 2008enclave

Dec 01, 2007 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: tbgmon (Nov 28, 2007 6:42 am)
No smells from the oil or at all when we first go the car. We took ours in for the engine oil leak and the tranny oil leak. When the dealer entered the VIN GM told them to contact GM and they were having a rep. come out to look at it. There is a service bulletin I was told about, but not a recall.
 
GM is well aware of the tranny leak and it sounds like they are trying to figure out the extent, so keep an eye on yours. The main verticle gasket connecting the two tranny halves had red oil in the crack and oil bubbles on the heads of two bolts higher on the tranny. Never anything on the garage floor. I was told it is a leak in the torque converter seal. So, with 3,000 miles they are taking the tranny out of the vehicle with GM's guidance to make the repair. Dealer has been great giving me updates and loaner car.
 
They also said the engine oil leak was known and the part was also coming in. Not sure what that issue is, so I am anxious to see if the oil leak really does get fixed. I'll let you know Tuesday when I get it back. did your dealer mention any of the fluid leak service bulletins?
I'll take better notice of the odor.

#6 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [2008enclave] by mickicd

Feb 08, 2008 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: 2008enclave (Dec 01, 2007 5:19 pm)
did you get this fixed?

#7 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [tbgmon] by tencjedd

Feb 11, 2008 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: tbgmon (Nov 28, 2007 6:42 am)
Most new cars, and I can say for a fact the last 3 I've bought (Enclave, Touareg, Sequoia) all had that 'new car burn in' smell everytime we parked the car for the first 500+ miles. I've been told repeatedly by dealers that this is related to today's uncarriage coatings that are applied. I don't recall smelling it when in the car and stopped, but everytime we got out for the first month or so, we could smell it. My garage floor is spotless, so no leaks.

#8 of 11 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [mickicd] by 2008enclave

Feb 12, 2008 (11:32 am)

Replying to: mickicd (Feb 08, 2008 5:31 pm)
Yes, They did fix the leaks. Took about 4 days, but I told the dealer not to hurry. They were great, let me talk with the mechanic, he explained there is a seal that is leaking internally on the torque converter on some models. The entire tranny was removed and fixed. Not a great feeling for a brand new car, but they did a great job.
 
Just had me bring it in for a checkup to their work and everything is fine. I guess I am dissapointed it happened, but very satisfied with the dealer and Buick's support.
 
Still drives great. Never noticed the difference in the feel on the road.

#9 of 11 bob510 by bob510

Oct 16, 2012 (11:28 am)

i bought a new enclave 2009 it has 107,000 kilometers on it the oil and service work was done at 90833 kilometers the previous one at 76340 kilometers. and every 10,000, to 12,000 kl my engine quit on a building site . so i had it towed to my service dealer (for the last 4 years ) they told me that i had burned the oil out of the engine . i sugested that this was a physical impossibilty. i am waiting for the verdict . if they will cover it under warranty. ??????

#10 of 11 Re: bob510 [bob510] by gmcustsvcsarah

Oct 17, 2012 (6:28 am)

Replying to: bob510 (Oct 16, 2012 11:28 am)
Good morning bob510,
 
As you're working with your service center already, if you had wanted for Customer Service to check into anything we're available to you. I see that you're using kilometers and am guessing that you're writing from Canada - GM of Canada can be reached at 800-263-3777 (Hours: M-F 7:30am - 11:30pm, Sat 7:30am - 6:00 EST).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#11 of 11 Warranty Question by derek30

May 28, 2013 (8:44 pm)

I have a Buick Enclave that the transmission died. I have under 100k miles on it. The warranty was good through 100,497 miles and expired just a few months ago. Dealship is saying they called GM and since it is a few months expired it is not covered. Has anyone delt with a situation like this? Any advice would be great since this is a big ticket repair.
 
Thanks,
Derek

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