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2018 Buick Enclave Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Buick Enclave, 8% of the 66 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Was driving at 35 MPH with no other cars or obstructions in front of me and the vehicle suddenly slammed on the brakes on its own and the throttle became inactive (would not respond to inputs). I don't know if the vehicle slammed on the parking brake or the service brakes. After 30 or so seconds everything returned to normal. No lights are illuminated on the dash, but a light did come on when the vehicle braked on its own. The light turned off before I could see what it was.”

NHTSA complaint #11536713, filed 2023-08

“I am the original owner of this Buick Enclave Avenir. I have had two near accident occurences when the car started foring the breaks while I was accellarating on the highway and was not behind another vehicle. The car behind me nearly rerended me. On 10/17/26, my purge valve was replaced for the third time, making this the fourth purge valve the car has had. After getting gas, the car will not start, which is an indicator the part has gone bad and needs to be replaced. In June of 2025 I took my car to Anderson Buick over concerns while accellerating. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771938, filed 2026-10

“The brake system ABS module/sensor malfunctions- yes it is available for further inspection. Safety is an issue due to the ABS indicator light on. Yes, the problem/issue has been confirmed by a dealership. No inspections have occurred other than the dealership. The only warning is the light indicator for the brakes, parking ABS.”

NHTSA complaint #11630001, filed 2024-12

“The vehicle is experiencing an intermittent but severe safety defect involving the StabiliTrak and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems. While driving at operational speeds, the Service StabiliTrak warning light illuminates, immediately followed by the uncommanded, autonomous engagement of the electronic parking brake. When the defect occurs, the vehicle forcibly brakes itself and suffers a complete loss of throttle response, preventing acceleration. …”

NHTSA complaint #11766879, filed 2026-09

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025718%
202217%
202114%
202012%
201912%
201858%
201711%
201521%
201421%

Other parts of the 2018 Buick Enclave

Brakes
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body 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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