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#9 of 38 Re: Buick Enclave Leaks When It Rains [vram] by natalulu Mar 26, 2008 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: vram (Feb 12, 2008 3:51 am) Don't know how many thousands of these type cars have been sold - but so far so good on mine (2/08) . Keep looking, listening, waiting for all these horrible events to happen. Then I reflect back to my Volvo XC70 which went dead every few weeks, would loose the radio program and ignition wouldn't work until it was re-programmed and what a hassle that was the entire 3 years I had it. But apparently it wasn't a problem with ALL Volvos, just mine! So I'm thinking that with the 1000's of Enclaves & GMCs sold these a fluky issues and not big enough for a recall. haven't found a perfect car yet from Buick, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, over the years. They all have issues - bothersome as they are I don't think Buick is any worse than the others.
#10 of 38 Just had my 1st leak by vettemom Apr 29, 2008 (6:26 am)
I purchase my Buick Enclave in Aug. 2007 and have had no problem until yesterday. I usually have my car parked in my garage but yesterday I had to leave it in the driveway all day while it was raining out. When I went to use it about 4 hours later the front carpet was soaked, the front sides were squishing wet along with the upper side material section near the seatbelt adjuster and back seat floor. There was water dripping down the sides near the floor. This has never happened before. The sides where the Bose speakers are and side airbag area are all wet and that concerns me. I am really concerned about rust, mold, and mildew. I have an appt. for tomorrow, any suggestions? Replies to this message: mickicd (May 21, 2008 11:16 am)
#11 of 38 Sunroof leaking issues by lemonowner08 May 20, 2008 (9:09 pm)
Make sure you aprise them of the technical service bullitan issued by GM to dealerships which tells them how to take care of the drainage tube that is too short. Read "Acadia problems" forum. This is your Enclave's ugly sister. It also has leaking problems. Many people have posted their experiences with this issue. I had the problem myself. The dealership replaced the drain tube, and I haven't had any leaking since. It is a known issue and GM really should recall the vehicles for this problem!
#12 of 38 Re: Just had my 1st leak [vettemom] by mickicd May 21, 2008 (11:16 am)
Replying to: vettemom (Apr 29, 2008 6:26 am) my leak is finally fixed, but it took at least 4 times to the dealership. Also, they never replaced the side airbags or bose speakers. And, the bolts in the very back under the carpet are rusted.
#13 of 38 Buick Enclave Leaks in Rain by justme08 Jul 10, 2008 (8:12 am)
I just had the worst experience with my Buick Enclave! I have owned the car since November, and have truly enjoyed it until now. Today, as I was driving down interstate, I could hear water sloshing above my head and all of a sudden the water started pouring out of the area near the emergency brake, soaking my foot. Shortly afterwards, the Park Assist Off signal appeared all with the warning bell and the brake light came on. I then lost all lights in the vehicle and had no turn signals or brake lights on the car. This seems to be a big safety hazard. My service advisor said he had not heard of any issues with these vehicles to date. However, I discovered this forum when I search for the Enclaves leaking. At this point, they are not sure what is wrong with it or how much damage has been done. Replies to this message: vettemom (Jul 11, 2008 10:53 am) rugby65 (Aug 16, 2008 6:41 pm)
#14 of 38 Re: Buick Enclave Leaks in Rain [justme08] by vettemom Jul 11, 2008 (10:53 am)
Replying to: justme08 (Jul 10, 2008 8:12 am) I brought my Enclave to the dealership and it took 2 weeks for them to dry out my car. They had to take off all the carpeting and headliner to dry them out. It was the drain tube in the sunroof. This has been a ongoing troubnle with these models. I have had no problem since it was replaced and no mold or mildew is showing and no smell so far. Good luck!
#15 of 38 Re: Buick Enclave Leaks in Rain [justme08] by rugby65 Aug 16, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: justme08 (Jul 10, 2008 8:12 am) I'm sure glad I checked this forum I have been admiring the buick Enclave. I've driven GM cars and trucks for 40 years and suffered with everyone of them until I bought my toyota Highlander in 2003 I now have 62000 miles and no problems. The only thing i miss is the chevrolet pickups.. really wanted to go back to GM but I'm not ready to return to all those trips to the service dept and be told they can't find any thing wrong. One thing I could never figure out was why the fleet vehicles were more problem free. where I worked i got a new gm pickup to drive every year and none of them every had a serious problem.
#16 of 38 buyer beware! by mwinge Aug 26, 2008 (7:43 pm)
all these wet Enclaves are scaring me. Are they on the earlier models or all models. I have an '08 purchased in April but it hasn't been in heavy rain yet. I have my own set of problems with this car-at 800 miles they pulled off one of the head because of tolerance discrepancies and now at 6000 miles and 2 weeks of intermittant check engine lights they tell me that they have to tear off one head and maybe both! Lexus doesn't seem so expensive now. Does anyone have expieriance with lemon law or GM buyback of problem cars?
#17 of 38 Leaking Enclave by NorCalEnclave Dec 02, 2008 (4:55 pm)
A rainy evening commute in my Enclave CXL revealed leaks around the windshield with water dripping down to the floormats, plus a soaked beam on the right side of the windshield. Reaching up into the sunroof bay I found half an inch of accumulated water. Took in my Enclave this a.m. to the dealer and they told me that this is in fact a recall, although running my VIN revealed nothing tied to my car. Hence no letter in the mail informing me of a recall. Mysterious! Not sure if this is deemed not a problem with CXL or not, but mine sure leaks. It's drying nicely tonight and I'll pick it up tomorrow. Hoping it's fixed once and for all because otherwise this is a truly fine vehicle. Replies to this message: ralka (Dec 13, 2008 10:07 pm) NorCalEnclave (Dec 16, 2008 4:24 pm) ralka (Dec 16, 2008 8:49 pm)
#18 of 38 Re: Leaking Enclave [NorCalEnclave] by ralka Dec 13, 2008 (10:07 pm)
Replying to: NorCalEnclave (Dec 02, 2008 4:55 pm) recall is for the older ones , it includes the instalation of drain tube extensions for the rear sunroof drains. the front drain outlets on old and new enclaves have four rubber flaps in them which restrict water flow and collect debris which does not allow front drains to drain and hence your overflow problem and wet floors and headliner. not a hard fix it just takes some time Replies to this message: NorCalEnclave (Dec 16, 2008 4:24 pm) ralka (Dec 16, 2008 8:49 pm)

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