2013 Buick Enclave Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The daytime running lights have failed. The passengers side failed several years ago and I had it replaced. A year later it failed again but I was not going to pay $1500 to replace it. The drivers side recently failed. I literally watched it happen as the vehicle was parked and running while I was approaching it. Now they are both not functioning. These are leds and should last longer than ordinary lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11231865, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles“Vehicle headlights turn on and off. I brought the vehicle to dealership and they informed me that there is a short in the headlights requiring replacement of both headlight assembles.”
NHTSA complaint #10825119, filed 2016-02, 58,000 miles“When driving the whole electric system wigs out. It starts with the whole A/C controls blacking out and turning off. Then they might flicker. This is following by every warning and service light in the dash coming on and every warning announcement coming on the screen on the dash with the car beeping and dinging. Then this is followed by the entertainment system completely shutting down and going black as well. Sometimes it will do this all over again and flicker a couple of times before coming back on fine, and sometimes it will come back on fine after doing this whole cycle once. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206405, filed 2019-05, 107,000 miles“Rear driver and passenger side turn signal/brake lamps keep blowing every 5-6 months. Almost like clock work, the passenger side lamp blows and within 5-6 days the driver side lamp blows. Have tried different brands/types of lamps to no avail. Issue began in 2016 and have replaced both lamps 5-6 times. Place approximately 4,000 - 5,000 miles on vehicle annually. Dealer not aware of any problems but seems to be a GM problem based on owner complaints on message boards. Not sure if related to an electrical issue but have also replaced both hid headlights and rear AC blower motor.”
NHTSA complaint #11099293, filed 2018-06, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the driver side headlamp bulb exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the headlamp bulb needed to be replaced the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,780....updated 01/25/16 the consumer stated the bulb was replaced with dealer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10816970, filed 2015-12, 17,780 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251679Feb 2, 2024This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10236153Apr 17, 2023This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 27% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Enclave
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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