2011 BUICK ENCLAVE

6 recalls, 284 complaints - 1,985 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

21V782000 Oct 7, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-... Read more
555 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
21V246000 Apr 8, 2021
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Consequence
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer s... Read more
108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
15V415000 Jun 30, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Defect Description
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 2... Read more
Consequence
If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chev... Read more
691,144 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
14V266000 May 20, 2014
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Satu... Read more
Consequence
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available.... Read more
1,339,355 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
14V118000 Mar 17, 2014
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners a... Read more
1,176,407 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
12V151000 Apr 9, 2012
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSH... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM NUTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012.
47,846 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Complaint Statistics

284 total complaints 23 crashes 3 fires 25 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING42
AIR BAGS37
POWER TRAIN32
ENGINE32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20
STRUCTURE:BODY18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11
SERVICE BRAKES7
STEERING Apr 19, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
Steering is sticky during highway driving, causing a lack of confidence and a tendency to overcorrect. It makes the driving experience less secure and more open to harm.
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 27, 2024
Incident date: Sep 25, 2024
I was driving down the interstate when the top trim panel of my grille flew off my truck. The piece flew into the traffic behind me, and fortunately, no one was injured. If there was a motorcycle behind me, the rider could have been severely injured or killed. The piece that flew off is located jus... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle due to the ABS and ESC warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 14, 2024
I have complained to Nissan that the dash in the car is literally melting. It started around 2014 when I noticed it was having a sticky texture and because of this it creates a glare in the windshield that makes it hard to see. Over the years it has only gotten worse and the dash is literally crumbl... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Mar 6, 2023
Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off the engine, then restart. The throttle body was replaced twice (3/2/21 and 11/21/22). This causes a major safety risk for the driver, passenger and all other driver... Read more
ENGINE Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Mar 6, 2023
Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off the engine, then restart. The throttle body was replaced twice (3/2/21 and 11/21/22). This causes a major safety risk for the driver, passenger and all other driver... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Mar 6, 2023
Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off the engine, then restart. The throttle body was replaced twice (3/2/21 and 11/21/22). This causes a major safety risk for the driver, passenger and all other driver... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 14, 2023
Incident date: Nov 12, 2023
Another complain for investigation PE 23-011. First car was DOA, second had an exploding pop sound and no longer charges, car is no longer usable, only 200 miles.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 15, 2023
Incident date: Aug 15, 2023
There have been several incidents that have to do with the electrical components site, such as the adaptive cruise control not working the lanes assist going off, stating that my hands are on the wheel. When my hands are on the wheel, there have been problems when I go to put it in drive. It'll swit... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 10, 2023
Incident date: Aug 9, 2023
I believe it is related to the mild-Hybrid (eTorque) setup as this appears to only occur on those models of pickup trucks. Steps to reproduce: - Car sits all day outside my office in Virginia summer heat - Turn on car without A/C so the Start/Stop can engage. - Approach stop light and Start/Stop en... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 27, 2023
The hood/frunk open by itself. I was driving at around 25 MPH when hood/frunk suddenly opened. This is a serious saftey issue luckily I was able to avoid an accident as I could not see with the hood obstructing view. Vehicle will be taken to Tesla for inspection. No warning lamps or indications A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 27, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine started making an abnormally loud knocking sound. The contact stated the check engine light had started flashing. The vehicle started losing motive power and was pulled off the roadway. The vehi... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 27, 2023
The vehicle has a very strong raw gasoline smell after driving. The smell is very noticeable both outside and inside of the cabin. This condition is becoming more frequent the more it’s driven. The odor is strong enough to make the driver lightheaded and nauseous.The vehicle was purchased new. Dea... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
Airbag light keeps coming on and going off
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 27, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
I was driving and the other person ran the stop light and hit my car making me go in and hit another car from the other side.
Crash
POWER TRAIN Sep 27, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
I was driving and the other person ran the stop light and hit my car making me go in and hit another car from the other side.
Crash
WHEELS Sep 27, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
I was driving and the other person ran the stop light and hit my car making me go in and hit another car from the other side.
Crash
ENGINE Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 17, 2022
The check engine light comes on and off. The dealer pulled code P0008. Engine position system performance bank. There is a bulletin out for this code, indicating the crankshaft moves and gets out of time. They said the only fix is to replace the crankshaft. The dealer advised replacing the engine, s... Read more
STEERING Aug 22, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2022
At low speed all power steering is lost. Almost ran into a parked car. When pulling from a driveway onto the roadway almost hit another car head on. My wife will no longer drive the car because of this.
ENGINE Feb 16, 2022
Incident date: Feb 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact ca... Read more
SEATS Jan 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
Driver's seat plastic frame components came apart from one another on left side. This area contains electric seat wiring and motors and connectors. Parts of plastic connectors have broken and seat must be held together with strapping tape. This was (several years ago) "repaired" twice under warra... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 2, 2021
Incident date: Jul 27, 2021
The power lift trunk closes unexpectedly. It has been doing it a few times and it is very dangerous as it does not stop when something stops it. It closed on my head and pushed me inside the vehicle - it injured my head with the impact drawing blood. It is scary how dangerous this is!!
1 injured
POWER TRAIN Jul 9, 2021
Incident date: Jul 4, 2021
While driving at highway speeds, with cruise control set the vehicle started to violently shake almost causing me to lose control of the vehicle. After having the vehicle inspected I was informed that the transmission is known to have an issue with the 3rd and 5th clutch pack causing the vehicle to ... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 2, 2021
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.????
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Apr 23, 2020
THE REAR LIFT GATE GAVE OUT AND AND WILL NO LONGER GO UP OR DOWN AUTOMATICALLY OR STAY UP WHEN OPEN, THE DOOR WILL SHUT ON YOU.
POWER TRAIN Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NO... Read more
STEERING Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
CODES P0017 AND P0008 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION KEEPS COMING ON DRIVING AND PARKED RUNNING. EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR.
ENGINE Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
CODES P0017 AND P0008 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION KEEPS COMING ON DRIVING AND PARKED RUNNING. EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR.
POWER TRAIN Nov 11, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT 160,000, ISSUE BEEN GOIN ON FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR OR 10,000 MILES HAS HAD OIL LEAKS, HAVE HAD TO FILL FUILD UP REGULARLY, SEEMS LIKE ALL OF THESE GM, CHEVY, BUICK AND SATURN'S ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSIONS
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Jun 17, 2020
THE BRAKE SLIDE IS ALUMINUM BLOCKS WITH STAINLESS STEEL PINS. THIS IS IMPROPER DESIGN SINCE A CATALYST ACTION CORRODES THE ALUMINUM CAUSING ALUMINUM OXIDE TO FREEZE THE PINS MAKING THE BRAKES TO SEIZE AGAINST THE ROTOR. THIS BURNS THE PADS AND CAUSED BREAKING AWAY OF PAD MATERIAL. I HAVE ONLY 2800... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Aug 11, 2020
IN 2017 THE TIMING BELT FAILED WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT WAS OVER 2000 DOLLARS. 2018 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDIA STING AN ISSUE WITH THE CAYTALIC CONVERTER. HAVE NOT REPAIRED BUT VEHICLE WILL DYE WHILE DRIVING. IT QUIT WORKING ON INTERSTATE AND I H... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Aug 11, 2020
IN 2017 THE TIMING BELT FAILED WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT WAS OVER 2000 DOLLARS. 2018 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDIA STING AN ISSUE WITH THE CAYTALIC CONVERTER. HAVE NOT REPAIRED BUT VEHICLE WILL DYE WHILE DRIVING. IT QUIT WORKING ON INTERSTATE AND I H... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Aug 11, 2020
IN 2017 THE TIMING BELT FAILED WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT WAS OVER 2000 DOLLARS. 2018 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDIA STING AN ISSUE WITH THE CAYTALIC CONVERTER. HAVE NOT REPAIRED BUT VEHICLE WILL DYE WHILE DRIVING. IT QUIT WORKING ON INTERSTATE AND I H... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 19, 2020
Incident date: Aug 12, 2020
I RECEIVED A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT CARD, STATING A GM RECALL #14V118, RECALL DATE 3/31/2014 WAS ON MY VEHICLE; I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT "GM IGNITION SWITCH ECONOMIC SETTLEMENT CLAIMS CENTER", BUT MY VIN WAS STATED AS EFFECTED. I'M CONCERNED I HAVE AN UNSAFE SITUATION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 3, 2020
Incident date: Jul 3, 2020
WE PURCHASED A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A GREAT DEAL. WE WERE PREPARED TO PAY FOR BASIC MAINTENANCE RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I NOTICED LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL(SET AT 65MPH) AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 3, 2020
Incident date: Jul 3, 2020
WE PURCHASED A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A GREAT DEAL. WE WERE PREPARED TO PAY FOR BASIC MAINTENANCE RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I NOTICED LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL(SET AT 65MPH) AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING.... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jul 3, 2020
Incident date: Jul 3, 2020
WE PURCHASED A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A GREAT DEAL. WE WERE PREPARED TO PAY FOR BASIC MAINTENANCE RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I NOTICED LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL(SET AT 65MPH) AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING.... Read more
AIR BAGS May 21, 2020
Incident date: May 20, 2020
SERVICE AIR BAG/WARNING LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. *TR
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 16, 2020
Incident date: Apr 12, 2020
THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR OPENS 75% OF THE WAY WHEN I PUSH BUTTON OR MANUALLY BUT THEN STARTS TO CLOSES AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN HIT BY THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY DUE TO DOOR CLOSING. ALSO DAY LIGHT ON PASSENGER FRONT GOES ON AND OFF. IT WILL WORK FOR A FEW DAYS THEN NOT WORK FOR WEEKS. HAVE HAD LIGH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 16, 2020
Incident date: Apr 12, 2020
THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR OPENS 75% OF THE WAY WHEN I PUSH BUTTON OR MANUALLY BUT THEN STARTS TO CLOSES AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN HIT BY THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY DUE TO DOOR CLOSING. ALSO DAY LIGHT ON PASSENGER FRONT GOES ON AND OFF. IT WILL WORK FOR A FEW DAYS THEN NOT WORK FOR WEEKS. HAVE HAD LIGH... Read more
ENGINE Feb 24, 2020
Incident date: Feb 16, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 65 MPH AND ALL OF SUDDEN L LOSS ALL ENGINE POWER. I COULD BARELY STEER THE SUV OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER DRIVER. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR SEIZED UP.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Feb 20, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL AND MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO ABOVE 15 MPH. DASH SAID SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 20, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL AND MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO ABOVE 15 MPH. DASH SAID SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL.
ENGINE Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Sep 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE... Read more
ENGINE Nov 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/4/19. THE DEALERSHIP, SALESMAN OR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DIDN'T INFORM ME OR PUT IT IN WRITING THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY ON THE VEHICLE. JOHN EAGLE ACURA DIDN'T CONSIDER SAFETY FIRST. ON 11/7/19 AT 48,076 MILES THE VEHICLE WON'T CRANK. IT WAS COLD AND RAINY SO ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Nov 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/4/19. THE DEALERSHIP, SALESMAN OR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DIDN'T INFORM ME OR PUT IT IN WRITING THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY ON THE VEHICLE. JOHN EAGLE ACURA DIDN'T CONSIDER SAFETY FIRST. ON 11/7/19 AT 48,076 MILES THE VEHICLE WON'T CRANK. IT WAS COLD AND RAINY SO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/4/19. THE DEALERSHIP, SALESMAN OR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DIDN'T INFORM ME OR PUT IT IN WRITING THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY ON THE VEHICLE. JOHN EAGLE ACURA DIDN'T CONSIDER SAFETY FIRST. ON 11/7/19 AT 48,076 MILES THE VEHICLE WON'T CRANK. IT WAS COLD AND RAINY SO ... Read more
STEERING Nov 4, 2019
Incident date: Aug 12, 2019
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE MAKES A WHINING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING, TURNING AND SLOWING DOWN. DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT CAR IS "COLD" AND NEEDS WARMING UP BECAUSE TEMPERATURE HAS CHANGED. HOWEVER, MY CAR WAS MAKING THIS NOISE JUST NOT AS BAD DURING THE SUMMER. I ASKED IF IT WAS THE POWER STEERING PUM... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE

2011 Buick Enclave SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 15.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE

1,985 manufacturer communications from 1181 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT296
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL206
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM169
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING161
060000 ENGINE (PWS)98
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY91
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL69
100000 POWER TRAIN67
00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
23-NA-103 Mar 21, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
PIP5596A Mar 4, 2024
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
PIP5596A Mar 4, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
17-NA-073 Mar 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
16-NA-222 Feb 7, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
PIT6002A Feb 2, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PI0281K Jan 18, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PIP5601B Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
22-NA-240 Jan 11, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the parts that wouldn't apply to the repair.
PI0592I Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
PIT5074P Dec 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
21-NA-147 Dec 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminateda??.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIT5214F Nov 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
PIP4964E Oct 16, 2023
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will nee
PIP4964E Oct 16, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will nee
PIP4964E Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will nee
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
PIT5099G Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
17-NA-281 Sep 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-306 Sep 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
PIP4112T Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressive
PIP4112T Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressive
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-306 Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
09-00-89-016H Aug 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
PIP5628G Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
01-00-89-010R Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
PIP5358C Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
99-09-40-005I Jul 17, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
PIP4902R Jul 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to sen
99-08-51-001F Jun 30, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-066 Jun 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
16-NA-158 Jun 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
PIT4261J Jun 9, 2023
192000 TIRES:SIDEWALL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer
23-NA-103 Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
04-07-30-013E Jun 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
04-07-30-013E Jun 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
08-07-30-026H May 30, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is
12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
PIC5650K May 15, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
PIC5650K May 15, 2023
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK ENCLAVE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA20002 Opened: Aug 31, 2020 , Closed: Aug 30, 2024
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) EA20002, as an upgrade of Recall Query (RQ) RQ19003. This investigation, related to recall 14V-266, was opened to investigate instances of detachment of the flexible steel seat belt anchor cable attached ... Read more
RQ19003 Opened: May 28, 2019 , Closed: Aug 31, 2020
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
On May 19, 2014, General Motors LLC (GM) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct Safety Recall 14V266 to address fatigue and separation of the flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the seat-mounted belt pre-tensioner in 1.4 million model... Read more
AQ10001 Opened: Nov 18, 2010 , Closed: Dec 28, 2015
AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform n... Read more
EA08010 Opened: Jun 12, 2008 , Closed: Sep 8, 2008
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2008
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID... Read more

BUICK ENCLAVE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK ENCLAVE across all model years (2008, 2026).

66 Total Recalls
3,285 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
152 Reported Crashes
52 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUICK ENCLAVE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 3 View
2025 0 56 View
2024 0 11 View
2023 0 22 View
2022 1 20 View
2021 2 30 View
2020 6 71 View
2019 1 64 View
2018 0 92 View
2017 3 200 View
2016 4 155 View
2015 5 220 View
2014 7 348 View
2013 4 108 View
2012 6 174 View
2011 (current) 6 284
2010 6 358 View
2009 8 290 View
2008 6 779 View

Other BUICK Models

Model Recalls Complaints
REGAL 207 4,454 View
CENTURY 103 2,397 View
SKYLARK 71 755 View
LESABRE 64 4,872 View
LACROSSE 64 2,885 View
RIVIERA 46 439 View
ENCORE 41 854 View
ELECTRA 35 52 View