2020 Buick Enclave Problems

56 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 68/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine15
Unknown Or Other12
Electrical System9
Power Train8
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Service Brakes4

In the owners’ words

“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Buick Enclave owner
“Front exhaust pipe separated from its mounting bracket causing a consistent rattle. This condition is exactly as described in "N222385510 - Special Coverage Front Exhaust Pipe", released in May 2023. Exhaust components in this vehicle are materially the same as the covered 2021 vehicles and thus this vehicle should be similarly covered. Issue has been confirmed by a dealer and is available for further inspection.”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Buick Enclave owner
“The contact owns a 2020 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 vehicle lost motive power and was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed tha”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Buick Enclave owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
25/02/2021TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Che
15/10/2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturi
05/11/2020TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manu
30/07/2020Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator SAFETYGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser
06/09/2019Structure:Frame And MembersGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.
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 2020 Buick Enclave reliable?

On the federal record it scores 68/100: 56 owner complaints (9.33 per year on the road) and 6 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 15 of 53 categorised reports.

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The 2020 Buick Enclave scored 68/100 on the federal record.

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