2025 Buick ENCLAVE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11621571 · 2024-10-23 (October 23, 2024)
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the display screen intermittently malfunctioned and only a black image was displayed. During the failure, several safety features were unavailable to the driver. The speedometer, fuel gauge, TPMS, and the backup camera were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the display unit, but the failure reoccurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11621571 at NHTSA ↗
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 11653173 · 2025-04-07 (April 7, 2025)
Check engine light came on first and then the infotainment went blank for three days. Took to dealership for the software update which shut the infotainment system down completely.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11653173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11654537 · 2025-04-14 (April 14, 2025)
We experienced a spontaneous sunroof explosion. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Sunroof is being replaced under warrenty. The vehicle is presently stored underroof at Barkley GMC, Tuscaloosa, AL. After the very loud explosion, I pulled to the side of the road and engaged On-Star for a wrecker. There were no warning lights... just a spontaneous explosion ... blew out the entire sunroof.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11654537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11660010 · 2025-05-09 (May 9, 2025)
I was driving on the interstate and the car just shut off. I was on the left lane and cars were honking and tailing me as I was trying to get off. I could not get off on the left and had to drift across to the right side. Thank God it was downhill. I drifted to the exit and went off onto the grass. My safety was at risk to the fullest. I am very lucky I was not killed as well as my sister! It was the most frightening experience. The car was towed to Pensacola Step one dealership. The manager of service says it needs a new engine. The car is onl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11660010 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 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 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 ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.