KnownCarProblems2020 Buick Enclave Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Buick Enclave, most often about the engine (30% of complaints). It is 12th of 19 Enclave model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2020 Buick Enclave problems
Engine
18 complaints · 30%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from under the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal exhaust odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the passengerâs…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 22%Electrical
10 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that on several occasions, the electrical system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the hazard lights inadvertently illuminated, the horn inadvertently honked, and the tire sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
Transmission
9 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave c1. The contact stated that his wife reversed out of the garage however had to straighten the wheels. The contact placed the gear in the drive and without warning, the vehicle accelerated forward crashing into the garage door. No airbags deployed. Medical attention was contacted.…
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…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH with 'can not shift in this position' message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to somerset Buick located at 1850 w. Maple rd, troy, mi…
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the evaporative emission system, vapor canister purge solenoid, and the control solenoid were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact…
Brakes
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: electrical.
Seat belts
3 complaints · 5%Steering
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Buick Enclave recalls
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 22, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n212329050.
Full defect summary
General 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 chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, gmc acadia, sierra 1500, and certain continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have dot number and production mold number combinations identified by continental, free of charge. The recall began december 17, 2020. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202319030.
Full defect summary
General 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 manufactured with continental tires that were overcured.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began december 15, 2020. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
General 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, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began november 16, 2020. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202314760.
Full defect summary
General 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 manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Air bags: inflator
Risk: If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge. The recall began september 3, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.
Full defect summary
General 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 component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A crack in the frame rail may reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began october 4, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is n192268310.
Full defect summary
General 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.
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 2020 Buick Enclave
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Enclave?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints); other or unspecified (13 complaints); electrical (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Enclave have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 25, 2021 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Buick Enclave?
- It is 12th of 19 Enclave model years by number of complaints, with 60 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.