2019 Buick Enclave Problems

42 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict BUY 89/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train16
Engine12
Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other9
Steering3
Service Brakes3

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Buick Enclave owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Buick Enclave owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Buick Enclave owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
29/10/2020Power Train:Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Ca

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Buick Enclave reliable?

On the federal record it scores 89/100: 42 owner complaints (6 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 16 of 54 categorised reports.

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The 2019 Buick Enclave scored 89/100 on the federal record.

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