2018 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 20%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,875miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Buick Enclave, 20% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,875 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.
“Shortly after getting gas, the car will rev to 2-3rpm when lightly accelerating, and seem to run rough . Then, after coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car will auto stop and then shift into neutral. I can not shift back into drive without pushing the start/stop button to restart the car. It does not happen every time I get gas, but all 3 times it has happened have been after getting gas. The first 2 times it happened, I was told there was a recall, which was the cause, but this last time, there was no recall, and they said there were no error codes, so they do not know what is wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308413, filed 2020-02, 20,000 miles“While at a stop sign at a busy intersection, pressed brake and tachometer went to off instead of auto-stop. Engine still on but pressing gas didn't do anything.. Transmission light went on. Had to push the start/stop button a few times before engine turned off and on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11330713, filed 2020-06, 24,400 miles“The start stop feature caused a life threatening hesitation upon acceleration from a full stop at an intersection. Enclave does not offer any override for this option. There must be a firmware update provided by GM to allow it to be disabled!!! This is going to kill somebody!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11150026, filed 2018-11, 500 miles“During normal commute, vehicle began bucking badly, would not accelerate and began rolling backwards. Check engine light illuminated. Shut vehicle down, restarted, and the problem seemed to clear. Brought vehicle to dealership, found codes p0011, p0014, p0021 and p0024 set. Dealership contacted GM, who acknowledged the issue but offered no fix. They are still studying the issue and have no resolution. Dealership cleared codes and released vehicle back to us. Issue may return at any time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221573, filed 2019-06, 19,750 miles“My car starting sputtering on take off from stops, extremely dangerous if you’re trying to get out in traffic and keep up quickly from a stop. Then when I took it to get looked at it the mechanic said it needs a new transmission. Now my family is stuck because that’s our only vehicle big enough for our growing family. They’re was a check engine light that keeps coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #11608383, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017443Apr 2, 2025This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3055 Set.
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 29% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 28% |
| 2019 | 12 | 27% |
| 2018 | 13 | 20% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 | 14 | 20% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 35 | 16% |
| 2010 | 72 | 26% |
| 2009 | 35 | 16% |
| 2008 | 72 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Buick Enclave
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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