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Buick Enclave
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
2,491
Active records
Recalls
29
Active records
TSBs
3,147
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
156
Crashes
88
Fires
25
Top reported issues — Buick Enclave
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Condition issue
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Access/entry issue
Vibration/harshness
Electrical issue
Safety restraint behavior
Braking behavior
Thermal issue
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 31, 2026
I drove to work just fine on May 19th, 2020, when I got off work around 3pm. I started the car and as I was about to pull out on Brightleaf BLVD in smithfield, NC my car just stopped. I contacted OnStar and they pulled many codes P02AD,P0300 x2, P0305 x 2 at 126,362 miles with 73% oil life remaining. I contacted by Mechanic and was able to have it towed to his show for him to inspect it and the engine was totally seized. While I did research before purchasing this car the year before (I only…
2016 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 31, 2026
I purchased this used 2016 Buick Enclave in July 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began repeatedly jerking and hesitating while driving. During occurrences, Traction Control/StabiliTrak warnings appeared and the vehicle experienced loss of power and difficulty accelerating normally. I reported the jerking/drivability problem to the selling dealer. On July 27, 2026, the selling dealer attempted a repair after I reported the jerking/drivability problem. Within approximately five minutes…
2013 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 27, 2026
The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained depressed on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch, at which point the front passenger-side and rear driver-side and passenger-side airbags also…
2015 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 13, 2026
Fuel pump module
2019 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 9, 2026
The problematic 9 speed transmission failed at 72,000 miles on [XXX]. GM required a flush due to the significant shudder problems in the transmissions. This was performed on this vehicle at 32,000 miles. GM knows the is issues. The car brought to Gerald Jones GM in Graniteville, SC and GM/Buick customer service was contacted 5/22/26 and after. The transmission failed when traveling on busy highway in Aiken, SC on [XXX]. The money spent for these cars with failed transmission…
2020 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 9, 2026
My car starting making a loud noise upon start up and continued while driving, sounded like a GoCart exhaust system and was not normal. It just sounded loud and would get louder when accelerated until the car ran for awhile. I first noticed it at about 83,500 miles. I took to the dealer for checkup at 83,950 miles when I could get an appointment. The dealer (Elco Chevrolet) confirmed the problem upon hearing and looking under the car, there is a bracket broken on the exhaust system and…
2014 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle has issues with the air bags and seats. If you move the seat the airbag light comes on. There were open recalls and while the dealership says they are repaired, this is an ongoing issue and the fixes appear to only be temporary.
2017 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The door locks independently latched and unlatched. In addition, the traction control error message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process…
2020 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The mounting bracket welded to the front exhaust pipe (near the flex section) broke off due to weak factory welds. As a result tearing a hole in my exhaust pipe and potentially leading to exhaust fumes leaking into the cabin of the vehicle. In my opinion this defect should be addressed as a safety issue if not repaired.
2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Jul 28, 2026
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.