2011 Buick Enclave Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 12%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,068miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Buick Enclave, 12% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,068 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Came home from the store , as I was getting groceries out of the back the tail liftgate came down and hit me in the head. Now when its open it jumps up and down.it has a mind of its own. Very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11091977, filed 2018-05, 114,290 miles“I will open the automatic lift gate on the back of the vehicle and it will automatically come down. This has happened on more than one occasion and has fallen on me.”
NHTSA complaint #11065935, filed 2018-01, 140,000 miles“The back automatic lift gate was activated. The lift gate opened properly but when it was opened completely the locking mechanism failed and the door fell closed. Luckily I was not standing in the door opening. I tried the lift gate once more and it responded exactly the same way and I tried to stop the gate from closing and could not, the door closed even though I was trying tom hold it up. I have taken the car to the Buick dealer and it has been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10505898, filed 2013-04, 40,085 miles“I was exiting the freeway and started to touch the front window button down but it was the rear window button and immediately the whole car started this shaking and vibrating. I was shocked and shook-up by this event and immediately pulled over to the side.luckily, down the road a bit, I saw a Buick dealership and proceeded to it. The service mgr. Told me Buick is aware of this problem which he called wind abatement .one of his associates even asked me if he could come with me so he could witness this event. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444641, filed 2012-01, 4,000 miles“Gas gauge wasn't working on my 2011 Buick Enclave especially when weather was cold. Gas gauge would show less than was in the tank. Happened once or twice in 2012, but I thought it was a fluke. Then, several times in winter of 2013- so, I finally took it in dec 2013 after getting a message in the car of a sensor failure. They quoted $517.27 to fix it and said they didn't have time that day. Took back in early jan. Warranty just expired by 3000 miles, so I argued it should be covered. Dealership made me pay $100 towards it. They replaced the fuel level sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586484, filed 2014-05, 53,068 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2012, GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 77 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Enclave
41 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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