2013 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 20% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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“The car started dying whether I'm on the highway going 65 or stopped or accelerating...so many different circumstances.. The car will be going along fine and all of a sudden it says traction control off, service stabilitrak system, engine power reduced and then it dies...it does all of this in a matter of 3 seconds then I'm left trying to steer with no power steering. This has happened probably 35 to 40 times in the few months that I have had the car. Yesterday was just the last time”
NHTSA complaint #11160905, filed 2018-12, 54,000 miles“My 2013 Buick Enclave started having problems back in december. When I was driving all of the sudden the car chimed about 3 times then all the sudden the dashboard read the following: 1.engine power is reduced 2.service traction control off 3.service stabilitrak 4.the engine light comes on at the same time, the engine power started to die down and I was barely moving. It was hard to steer and all power functions greatly reduced. Once I shut it off and restarted the car my check engine light stayed on but it switched from traction control off to traction control on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194984, filed 2019-04, 68,000 miles“On 3/21/18 I was pulling out of a gas station to head to work. My traction control light lit up as well as my engine light. Warnings went across my dash stating traction control off service stabilitrack engine power reduced I couldn't go over 40mph. I made it back to work. After work only the engine light was on. The next day I drove it and by the afternoon the engine light had gone off. This morning, 3/23/18 I drove to work without any complications. Due to weather we closed our office early. I pulled out of the parking lot and my traction control lit up as well as my engine light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081129, filed 2018-03, 69,840 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 29% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 28% |
| 2019 | 12 | 27% |
| 2018 | 13 | 20% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 | 14 | 20% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 35 | 16% |
| 2010 | 72 | 26% |
| 2009 | 35 | 16% |
| 2008 | 72 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Enclave
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 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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