The 2008 Buick Enclave has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver and passengers.
Two other recalls affect occupant protection and the rear of the vehicle. The side-mounted airbags and seatbelt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger can fail to activate in a crash due to increased electrical resistance in their wiring harnesses, leaving occupants without the side-impact protection the system is designed to provide. Separately, the rear liftgate can drop unexpectedly while open, striking anyone standing behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The gas struts that hold the power liftgate open may wear prematurely, causing the liftgate to suddenly fall when open.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power liftgate motor control software to prevent rapid closing of the liftgate.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion or poor connections in the side air bag wiring may prevent side air bags and seat belt tighteners from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected wiring connections with soldered connections to restore proper electrical flow.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
