2019 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Power Train (17), Electrical System (12), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 27% |
| Engine | 12 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 23% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-12
The front sunroof shattered spontaneously while I was driving down a 4-lane highway at about 63 MPH. It sounded like an explosion or loud gunshot. I was not near any other vehicles or under any trees. Temperature outside was about 75 and I did not have on the AC at the time. Fortunately the shade was drawn so I was not...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-11
alternator failed approximately 2½ years earlier, and the alternator and battery were replaced. another alternator and battery installed the following year. * A pulley bolt broke while I was driving and was replaced. * I subsequently had problems with the serpentine belt squealing and producing a burning-rubber smell, ...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-09
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.