2014 Buick Enclave Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 9%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Buick Enclave, 9% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Possible electrical short? Fuel gauge dropped over an eighth of a tank when just filled it up and drove 2 miles home. Next time I started it up it displayed the aforementioned. Has done this a few times now. Also service airbag light has come on intermittently prior to fuel gauge issue and now is on every time. Called Buick and they acknowledge that it has been a problem for that model and even year just not my VIN. Perhaps expansion of vehicles affected??? 77,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #11187386, filed 2019-03, 77,000 miles“Smoke came out inside on the front passenger vent, fire melted the vent cover. Took the gmc / Buick dealership, they said they cannot find the source of fire, suggesting fire cause is external such as reflection from the sun. Driver does't smoke and there's nothing I can find in the vehicle that might have cause the reflection such as a mirror or any shiny object. This happened while the vehicle is in motion, city street driving. Vehicle traveled approximately 2 miles from the house at 8 in the morning. Outside temperature around 50's degrees. I think the problem might be electrical. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852984, filed 2016-04, 2 miles“While in motion vehicle check engine light will come on with the following messages. Stabilitrack off, traction control off, engine power reduced. Car will not accelerate above 40 MPH. Car will slightly shake while this happens. Car will some times also shut off completely and not restart until codes have been cleared. This has happened on several occasions starting in february 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064894, filed 2018-01, 77,158 miles“Just bought 2014 Buick Enclave - nice car, but day after, rear power liftgate became inoperable with remote, door touch pad, and console switch. Hot weather 80+ degrees. Fuse is good. Will not open manually and there is no mechanical way of opening the door from the outside. No way to open door in an emergency. Does not function as outlined in owners manual, either manually or electrically. Owner's manual has contradictory operating instructions.”
NHTSA complaint #11010020, filed 2017-07, 63,400 miles“Vehicle warning lights come on randomly - airbags, check engine, ABS. They will light during drive time, then blink out for no apparent reason. Instrument lighting may or may not light when vehicle is started, and instrument console and/or entertainment console will not function when unlit. Again, this happens randomly, and often resolves just as randomly. Have had vehicle inspected by dealer without any issues identified. Issues have been ongoing for a number of years. They can occur without regard to vehicle being in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11399749, filed 2021-03, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V614000Oct 1, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL…Covers: Buick Enclave 2014, Chevrolet Suburban 2013–2014, Cadillac CTS 2013–2014 +12 more
- 14V223000Apr 30, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through…Covers: Buick Enclave 2014, Chevrolet Traverse 2014, GMC Acadia 2014
Related 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…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 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.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 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…
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 2014 Buick Enclave
205 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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