2011 Buick Enclave Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Buick Enclave, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Windshield defrost blower does does not blow onto windshield, it blows into the vehicle cabin. Windows not defrosting. Stationary or moving, makes no difference.”
NHTSA complaint #11074044, filed 2018-02, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the defroster failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 02/10/16”
NHTSA complaint #10809069, filed 2015-12, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. While driving 15 MPH, the windshield began to fog up. The contact had to pull over repeatedly to clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the defroster flapper valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Later, the air temperature on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle varied. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990594, filed 2017-05, 47,462 milesRelated recalls
- 12V151000Apr 9, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska…Covers: Buick Enclave 2011–2012, Chevrolet Traverse 2011–2012, GMC Acadia 2011–2012
Related 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology