2012 Buick Enclave Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Buick Enclave, 14% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear power lift gate does not stay up and closes suddenly and has caused several minor injuries to my family. I noticed there was potentially a recall for this issue for enclaves made between 2010 and march of 2012 but it doesn't seem to be associated to my specific VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11351950, filed 2020-08, 105,000 miles“When we press the lifgate button to close it, it will godown and you think it's closing and it makes noises and raises again. Does this several times then you have to press hard and it will finally latch. I just bought this and did not think to check the lift gate on the car lot and was at a store opening it for the first time and it did this scared me I was going to be able to close it to go home.”
NHTSA complaint #11096895, filed 2018-05, 78,000 miles“Power steering pump was replaced sept 2017 due to intermittent steering problems when making right had turns generally at lower speeds (78066 mileage). November 2019 same issue (98302 mileage) dealer told me with some cars two years is the life of a power steering pump. I would not be able to control the vehicle if this happened a any rate of speed. Also, the air conditioner has been repaired every year since 2015. Earlier in 2019 the blower on the heater totally quit and had to be replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11286801, filed 2019-12, 98,000 miles“Power lift gate struts failed. This was a recall on other 2012 models. I had to pay $1113.21 for this repair. This created a safety hazard. This liftgate fell on my daughter. We caught it but she could have been hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10927478, filed 2016-11, 65,925 miles“Takata recall: on two different occasions, my car stalled while I was in motion. Luckily I was approaching intersections where I was required to stop and was able to do so. The first time it happened, it took me a moment to realize that the car had shut off as all the dashboard readings were working properly and the radio remained on. I finally figured out that the car had stalled and, while it started back up, I was nervous that it would happen again (my daughter was in the car and I was afraid of causing an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139900, filed 2018-10, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035690Jul 27, 2026This is to advise about a part concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 26% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 4 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 12% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 11% |
| 2012 | 19 | 14% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 20 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 43 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Enclave
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 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 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