Rust repair for a 2008 Buick Enclave
Rust repair for the 2008 Buick Enclave: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2008 Buick Enclave for rust repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2008 Buick Enclave: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 536 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (141), air bags (116) and steering (100). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V782000 | 2021-10-07 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 15V415000 | 2015-06-30 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and... |
| 14V118000 | 2014-03-17 | air bags:side/window | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the... |
| 10V240000 | 2010-06-04 | electrical system | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL... |
| 08V441000 | 2008-08-28 | electrical system | GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID... |
| 08V410000 | 2008-08-14 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages | GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your 2008 Buick Enclave: the work
CarmaCars takes requests for rust repair on the 2008 Buick Enclave, and rents you a car while yours is in. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. A bigger body means more surface to work on, which shows in the time. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
How to request it
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Need a car meanwhile?
Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What affects the price
The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car. We price the job before we start, never after. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match.
A few things first
Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Ask any question you have before the work starts.
Aftercare
If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
Timing
If the work runs longer than planned, we let you know and you can keep the rental. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
Your move
Book the work with a short request, and add a rental if you need one.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2008 Buick Enclave
Can I rent a car while my 2008 Buick Enclave is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2008 Buick Enclave?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.