2017 Buick Enclave Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Buick Enclave, 2% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 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.
“When driving the vehicle and going from 2rd to 3rd gear (approximately 20-30mph and 2000 rpm) the vehicle will shudder and shake. The problem is consistent. When driving the vehicle, the shakiness of the vehicle slows down acceleration and causes the car to swerve a little. No warning lights come on when this happens. The car has been checked by my mechanic who I have been using for over 30 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11520273, filed 2023-05“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 2026-02“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11531531, filed 2023-07, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2017 Buick Enclave
145 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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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