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2019 Buick Enclave: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

42 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Buick Enclave
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Owner complaints: 42 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 6.0

Power Train16Engine12Electrical System11Unknown Or Other9Steering3Service Brakes3

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

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 o…
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 30 to 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The vehicle was hard to shift. The TPMS was illuminated. The contact indicated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted, who informed about the diagnostic fees. The contact called another local dealer, Starling Buick GMC Stuart Parts…
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving in traffic at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The horn and wipers turned on unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality and was inoperable and the vehicle jerked. The doors failed to unlock, and the air conditioner was inoperable on a hot day, and the contact had symptoms of hyperventilation. Several unkn…

Recalls: 1 campaigns

2020
CampaignComponentSummary
20V668000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse a…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $997$1,971
Estimated running cost this year (age 7) $1,971

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,451vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (16 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2019 Buick Enclave a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 89/100, computed from 42 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2019 Buick Enclave have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2019 Buick Enclave, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 29/10/2020. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2019 Buick Enclave really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

89RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 42 NHTSA complaints on record (6.0/yr of exposure)
  • 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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