2025 Buick ENCLAVE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 36 complaints (30.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 44.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 |
Service Brakes: 11; Electrical System: 8; Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Power Train: 3; Lane Departure: Assist: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 18 |
2024: 1; 2025: 17; 2026: 18
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11646657 · 2025-03-06 (March 6, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brakes started to squeak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The brake pad life percentage was going down daily. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front and rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11646657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673412 · 2025-07-14 (July 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Service Update: N242482170. The manufacturer …
Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 11673412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11668374 · 2025-06-21 (June 21, 2025)
as someone who has been in the car business his entire life, the below TSB is utter bullshit. My 2025 enclave with 3400 miles on it had a catastrophic and copious amount of transmission fluid. on my tile floor in my garage and all over my driveway a minimum of 5 to 7 quarts.. had my wife been driving the car with my grandchildren as a guarantee it would’ve locked the transmission up and evacuated all the oil as it is on the high-pressure side of the pump. Based on my knowledge of recalls, this should be a stop sale and a recall, not a TSB why h…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11668374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11712231 · 2026-01-20 (January 20, 2026)
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Had to do with the Transmission. Something about internal loose bolts from the factory in the torque converter that cause transmission fluid leakage and making the car undrivable. Might be related to PIP6005 or CSP N242473580) How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Not being able to take off from a stoplight could have been easily rear ended. Had it broke a came to a complete stop on the interstate, my wife and kids could hav…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11712231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11668286 · 2025-06-21 (June 21, 2025)
There is no manual door unlock for the driver or front passenger. I’ve contacted Buick and the dealership and they have verified in the event of an electrical failure or fire there is no way to unlock the front doors to exit the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11668286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11695242 · 2025-10-23 (October 23, 2025)
Completely lost all power brakes while on the road today. Owned it for about 11 months. Looking like the master cylinder. We've been having random electrical issues when we're cranking it up. Weird sound coming from the dash when the AC is on on occasion. Like the car wasn't fully kicking over even though the engine was running. Sometimes turning it off and turning it back on would make it work.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11695242 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11738785 · 2026-05-19 (May 19, 2026)
The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system activates unexpectedly and dangerously. Incident 1 5/7/2026: While driving approximately 2 mph in a drive-thru and rounding a curve, the vehicle suddenly applied full braking without warning. The braking force was severe enough that I struck my face on the steering wheel and my child was thrown forward in a secured car seat. Incident 2 5/19/2026: While merging onto a busy road behind a semi truck, the vehicle again applied sudden hard braking after I safely merged. This caused the vehicle behind me t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11738785 at NHTSA ↗