2013 Buick Enclave Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 17%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,624miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 17% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,624 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“After any amount of rain, the vehicle will not shut off after turning the key to the off position and removing the keys. The vehicles dash lights all go off with the exception of the check engine light . The vehicle remains running. I have to pull a fuse to get it to shut off. Then, the next morning I have to jump it to get it to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11414206, filed 2021-04, 167,000 miles“I have a 2013 Buick Enclave and for the past 5-6 months, the traction control off message and engine powering down message continue to pop up and my car while driving on the highway and goes into limp mode and quickly dies. I have to let it sit for a few minutes and then it resets but the engine light remains on. I have taken it into the mechanic and most recently the dealership but they have replaced everything twice and have not been able to diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082656, filed 2018-04, 99,000 miles“We leased a 2013 Buick Enclave in dec. 2012. Ever since we've had the vehicle we have had an issue with the entertainment/navigation center. The unit shorts out when we are backing up the vehicle, usually when we are going back and forth to park in our garage. Sometimes it shuts down with a loud pop which is very unsettling. When this happens the backup camera shuts down as well. We have to restart the system before it works again. This happens several times a month and sometimes several times a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10579737, filed 2014-04, 1,000 miles“Recently, the vehicle has started shutting off while driving. On september 13, 2014, while driving the vehicle, the service battery charging system light came on. I immediately contacted the dealership, which instructed me to bring the vehicle in. When I dropped the vehicle off at the dealership, the service technician saw the service light. The dealership inspected the vehicle over the next couple days and stated it was not able to find a problem. I picked the vehicle up the morning of september 17, 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644760, filed 2014-10, 32,624 miles“The vehicle failed to start on 12/1/14. I called the dealership in san luis obispo, california, and they towed it in. The battery was fine and they told my wife that they could not find anything wrong with it and that it was good to go and they gave it back to her on 12/2/14. On 12/4/14 my wife and two young children were driving and about to get on the freeway 180 miles away ion san jose, california, when the car stalled and froze up while going 40 MPH. Power steering did not work. She pulled over to the side of the road and the car shut off. Thank heavens she was not on the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662485, filed 2014-12, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11008986Oct 18, 2024This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 23% |
| 2020 | 10 | 16% |
| 2019 | 12 | 27% |
| 2018 | 10 | 15% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 8% |
| 2014 | 27 | 9% |
| 2013 | 12 | 17% |
| 2012 | 19 | 14% |
| 2011 | 21 | 10% |
| 2010 | 23 | 8% |
| 2009 | 22 | 10% |
| 2008 | 73 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Enclave
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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