2017 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Buick Enclave, 1% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250 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.
“Our vehicle was shifted in reverse to back out of a parking space. Engine was on, all controls normal, no warning lights, etc. As we backed out of our parking space all of a sudden the gas and brake pedals locked up and could not be moved. The car slowly rolled backyards due to slight inlcine. I quickly shifted back to park, turned off the car and waited a minute before restarting. All seemed fine. 2.5 weeks later, the same exact thing happened again. My whole family was in the vehicle the first time and after only 4 days of ownership as a brand new car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030274, filed 2017-09, 250 miles“Shortly after purchasing my 2017 enclave premium around 60000 I noticed a problem that felt like vehicle's tires were skipping when making sharp turns. Upon my own extensive research (as I didn’t have time money and couldn’t go won’t vehicle) discovered a clutch pack needed replaced. This is after replacing the battery and brakes nit even a month after buying. Later after taking it for an oil change I received a report stating the rear differential was cracked and power steering rack needed replaced. While driving in rush hour traffic one day all power steering was lost with no explanation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718078, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 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.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 39% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 7 | 27% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 21 | 32% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Enclave
145 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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