The 2008 Buick Enclave has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two other recalls involve safety systems. The side-impact airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners can fail to deploy in a crash due to increased electrical resistance in the wiring harnesses, leaving the driver and front passenger without that protection when they need it most. The rear liftgate can also drop unexpectedly while open, striking anyone standing nearby.
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.
