2012 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Buick Enclave, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“We purchased a 'certified pre-owned' 2012 Buick Enclave from royal Buick of sussex new jersey in february of 2017. The car shut off on friday january 11th. It was towed to rossi where we have been taken it for almost two years of ongoing maintenance, both scheduled and non, and have spent over $10k in the last year alone, on service that did not resolve the clicking sound coming from the engine. Earlier that day I had made the earliest appointment available which was 10 days later, on the 21st. After breaking down, we went to their showroom that following saturday and were seen by charlie. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180602, filed 2019-02, 102,000 miles“Twice in the last 30 days our Enclave was showing low on gas (usually not an issue) but both times the car sputtered to a stop. Once it quit I lost all power steering and braking. Even after I put gas in the car, the key would not move so I was unable to start the car without a jump. Car was towed to dealership. They were unable to recreate the issue although they were unable to explain why the key would lock up in the ignition. According to Buick everything checked out fine. Based on what we are hearing on the news, this issue seems very similar to the cobalt issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10583576, filed 2014-04, 36,900 miles“I purchased this vehicle (used)on 01/12/2021. 5 weeks later the brakes pedal went to the floor. It has done this randomly several times. Usually I can get the car stopped, put it in park and pump the brake pedal a few times and the pedal will be back to normal.When this happens it's usually at a low speed and I can get the car stopped but it takes a while. I have attempted to talk to Gen. Motors at Detroit seeking information as to how can I repair this problem. I got no help from Detroit. My local Buick shop manager tells me it could be any number of things. …”
NHTSA complaint #11563044, filed 2024-01“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the front rotors on both sides had rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. No further details were available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,704.”
NHTSA complaint #10861996, filed 2016-04, 24,704 milesRelated 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.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 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…
- 10225732Oct 28, 2022This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
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 2012 Buick Enclave
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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