2018 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 32%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Buick Enclave, 32% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Random activation of parking brake while the car is in drive. Most often occurs when on a slope and a low speed. Multiple incidents have occurred since purchase it has continued to get worse. The vehicle has been in for service many times with no resolution. I opened a case with GM on 9/12/2019 but they have not returned my calls or emails since 10/3/19. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286665, filed 2019-12, 28,000 miles“While driving on very slick roads on a highway, I attempted to brake the vehicle in preparation to making a left hand turn. I could not stop the vehicle. The wheels kept pushing me forward. I could feel the ABS pulsing but the vehicle would not stop. Luckily, no one was ahead of me or I would have hit the vehicle. It felt like the car was overriding my attempts to stop it. I wasn't just sliding on slick roads; the vehicle was actively pushing me forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11383039, filed 2020-12, 20,900 miles“On only the third day after purchasing a Buick Enclave avenir 2018 I had a safety issue involving the brakes. When applying the brakes a grinding noise with an inability to properly brake and a red service brake assist message appeared on my dash. This has happened from a cold start as well as after being in motion at least 20 minutes city driving. My car has since been in the dealer on 4 occasions replaced three parts and is still currently at the dealers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072267, filed 2018-02, 211 miles“The brake issue raised its ugly head again. The vehicle has operated fine since the original incident even with the front-end damage. Yesterday, one week after the original incident it occurred again. Cold start leaving a restaurant turned out of parking lot on to side street. Traffic was stopped at a light and I pulled into the left turn lane. Going very slow, haven't even traveled 200 feet. Put pressure on brake pedal to stop and no response, the car keeps rolling forward as I applied extreme brake pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11259038, filed 2019-09, 35,850 miles“My car shifts itself into what seems to be a 'neutral' state and then revs up very loud. It also slams on its own brakes, thankfully each time has been at low speed. Today was the last straw. I am never getting in to that car again! As I was leaving a parking lot, my car slammed on its brakes, all kinds of rolling sounds under my feet. Then it stopped and hit hard to start going again. Lights on my dashboard going crazy... The guy who was backing up as I was going by, honked and yelled at me because he didn't know why I would stop like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341162, filed 2020-07, 34,500 milesRelated 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 2018 Buick Enclave
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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