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2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles

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#5 of 8 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [tbgmon] by 2008enclave Dec 01, 2007 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: tbgmon (Nov 28, 2007 5:42 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. Replies to this message: mickicd (Feb 08, 2008 4:31 pm) 2008enclave (Feb 12, 2008 10:32 am)
#6 of 8 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [2008enclave] by mickicd Feb 08, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: 2008enclave (Dec 01, 2007 4:19 pm) did you get this fixed? Replies to this message: 2008enclave (Feb 12, 2008 10:32 am)
#7 of 8 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [tbgmon] by tencjedd Feb 11, 2008 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: tbgmon (Nov 28, 2007 5:42 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 8 Re: 2008 Enclave Oil and Tranny leaks at 3k miles [mickicd] by 2008enclave Feb 12, 2008 (10:32 am)
Replying to: mickicd (Feb 08, 2008 4:31 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.

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