KnownCarProblems2018 Buick Enclave Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Enclave, most often about the brakes (32% of complaints, typically around 23,000 miles). It is 11th of 19 Enclave model years by number of complaints.
Complaints66
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1
Most common 2018 Buick Enclave problems
Brakes
21 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
On 1/06/2020, while driving, the brakes locked up on my 2018 Buick Enclave.(mileage about 23,000) the vehicle has an electronic parking brake ,which was off. Suddenly, the parking break light came on and service lights were illuminated. Fortunately, I was able to navigate to the side of the road, call gm and the car…
While driving the car the electronic parking brake turned on (without the driver commanding it), stopping the rear wheels from rotating freely, making it very difficult to drive the car. The car was in motion when this happened. This has happened 3 times, on the second time the dealer was able to see the problem and…
Transmission
16 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Second time in less than a month on a 2018 Buick Enclave that air conditioning unit/evaporator in vehicle is not working and vehicle is blowing hot air only. This occurs whether vehicle is in motion or stationary. This happens when vehicle is first powered on or over an extended drive (45 mins). Does not oscillate…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while stopped at a gas station; after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was restarted but was unable to shift to drive(d). The contact attempted to shift to reverse(r) and the shift lever failed to respond. The contact stated an unknown warning light was…
Engine
15 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Shortly after getting gas, the car will rev to 2-3rpm when lightly accelerating, and seem to "run rough". Then, after coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car will auto stop and then shift into neutral. I can not shift back into drive without pushing the start/stop button to restart the car. It does not happen…
While at a stop sign at a busy intersection, pressed brake and tachometer went to off instead of auto-stop. Engine still on but pressing gas didn't do anything.. Transmission light went on. Had to push the start/stop button a few times before engine turned off and on again.
Electrical
10 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
I was stopped at an intersection at a traffic light & when the light turned green, I turned left & I'm uncertain if my emergency brakes kicked on or if my car simply stalled out, but my car suddenly would not move. My purse, in the passenger seat flew forward & hit the floor of the vehicle. The car behind me at the…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the alternator was replaced 4 times before the dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to oil leaking onto the alternator and the…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 12%I was stopped at an intersection at a traffic light & when the light turned green, I turned left & I'm uncertain if my emergency brakes kicked on or if my car simply stalled out, but my car suddenly would not move. My purse, in the passenger seat flew forward & hit the floor of the vehicle. The car behind me at the…
I drove over some metal covering of a pot hole or other type of hole on lexington avenue and about 100th street in nyc today. When I drove over the metal covering the car stopped. This is the avenir model which has auto stop. Thankfully, the car behind me stopped and didn't hit me. I will take the car in to be…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warning.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 8%Buick not a year old, in our garage very strong odor of gasoline cannot let it inside the garage it smells strong going into house attached to garage!
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Buick Enclave recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Buick Enclave
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Enclave?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (21 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Buick Enclave?
- It is 11th of 19 Enclave model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.