2019 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Power Train (16), Engine (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 42 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 | 16 | 38% |
| Engine | 12 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 21% |
| 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.
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...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-23
Formal Complaint – 2019 Buick Enclave Rear A/C Evaporator Failure I am filing a safety complaint regarding repeated refrigerant leaks and rear A/C evaporator failure on my 2019 Buick Enclave. My vehicle has 72,000 miles and has experienced two A/C system failures within 60 days. The first Freon leak was repaired under...
Steering,power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-07-20
2019 Buick Enclave (GM) w/ 29481 miles, consistently serviced and in excellent working order. In city traffic about 45-50MPH, no warning lights until total electrical/power failure - no power, no steering, no electrical/lights. Car is owned by [XXX] mother-in-law ([XXX]). Her daughter ([XXX]) was driving. Had [XXX] bee...
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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.