2013 Buick Enclave Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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. 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.
“The car was at a local (summit,nj) harquill bros. For a standard oil change. When they backed up the car to bring it into a bay the front drive shaft fell out of its yoke to the ground. The day before I found a bracket and bolt in my driveway at home and thought it was from the landscapers mower. I plan to give that part to the dealer today when I get the repaired car. I do have pictures of the part”
NHTSA complaint #10734231, filed 2015-07, 35,000 miles“The car was at a local (summit,nj) harquill bros. For a standard oil change. When they backed up the car to bring it into a bay the front drive shaft fell out of its yoke to the ground. The day before I found a bracket and bolt in my driveway at home and thought it was from the landscapers mower. I plan to give that part to the dealer today when I get the repaired car. I do have pictures of the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10734224, filed 2015-07, 35,000 miles“04/24/2014 3:56pm our 2013 Enclave suddenly went into reduced engine power mode while traveling on the interstate at speeds of 65-70 when suddenly speed was reduced to 35-45mph. My wife almost got rear ended. She contact onstar for diagnostics but they could not see any issue with the vehicle. (not issues or diagnostic codes found) when this happened the service stabilitrak light lit, traction off light lit, flashing service engine soon light lit. Car running rough and went into power reduced mode with sudden reduced speed while driving on hwy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651265, filed 2014-10, 28,000 miles“My 2013 Buick Enclave transmission needed to be rebuilt after only 140,000 miles. While my cars transmission was being repaired there were 5 other Buick Enclaves being rebuilt as well. The internet shows that it is the number 1 car issue in Buick Enclaves. There needs to be some kind of recall for this issue. There is no reason that a transmission should be rebuilt on so many Enclaves.”
NHTSA complaint #11492541, filed 2022-11“Check engine light illuminated due to transmission clutch not being adequate in manufacturing. Transmission causes motor to shudder due to clutches slipping. Whether in automatic or manual, when accelerating in low RPM, the entire car begins to shudder instead of downshifting. Transmission has been replaced twice, with no corrections. Happens every time the car is driven.”
NHTSA complaint #11606223, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
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- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 9 | 15% |
| 2019 | 17 | 39% |
| 2018 | 16 | 24% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 | 14 | 20% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 | 34 | 12% |
| 2009 | 33 | 15% |
| 2008 | 139 | 26% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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