2011 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Buick Enclave, 4% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When my Buick has been on incline in the drive or reverse gear, my Buick rolls backwards or forwards depending on the direction of the incline without stopping. It makes it necessary to hold the brake with one foot and accelerate with the other. The problem used to be a small roll back but has recently become to a point where the car doesn't stop rolling. This is extremely dangerous as it does not allow the driver to have control of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610683, filed 2014-07, 53,000 miles“The brake slide is aluminum blocks with stainless steel pins. This is improper design since a catalyst action corrodes the aluminum causing aluminum oxide to freeze the pins making the brakes to seize against the rotor. This burns the pads and caused breaking away of pad material. I have only 28000 miles and the brakes are gone. Also results in low fuel milage. Possible cause of highway accident such as happened in spring killing a woman on I-65 south of indianapolis. I was fortunate no personal accident occurred. Wrote GM and was brushed off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11359758, filed 2020-09, 28,000 miles“On three separate occasions in the past month my car lost power while I was driving. Fortunately, I was on city streets when this occurred and I was able to coast to the side of the road and restart the engine. I brought my car in to my Buick dealer after the 2nd occurrence and they could find nothing wrong with it. When it happened again last week I noticed that right before I lost power the small wallet that is part of my key chain had fallen from the top of the steering wheel (where I keep it so it doesn't hit my leg). …”
NHTSA complaint #10812041, filed 2015-12, 69,500 miles“When car is on a incline when you take your foot of brake it rolls backward,just purchase the car on 8/8/2013 took it back to dealer they say that's how it is,nothing wrong.(safety hazard??)”
NHTSA complaint #10544141, filed 2013-09, 40,500 miles“Brakes are not stopping in time they are continuously scrubbing I have changed brakes and rotors and they are continuously scrubbing and not allowing me to stop in time nearly almost ran off the road I have got my brakes inspected but mechanic say there was nothing wrong the place I took it to but there is something wrong with the brakes. There is a electrical problem when it rains things stopped working inside the car every time it rains like my speakers my warning sensors things in that sort. …”
NHTSA complaint #11555244, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 39% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 7 | 27% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 21 | 32% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Enclave
41 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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