2018 Buick Enclave Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Buick Enclave, 12% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,800 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.
“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 miles“I drove over some metal covering of a pot hole or other type of hole on lexington avenue and about 100th street in nyc today. When I drove over the metal covering the car stopped. This is the avenir model which has auto stop. Thankfully, the car behind me stopped and didn't hit me. I will take the car in to be examined but I think it's a malfunction or issue with the auto stop. When I called the dealer, they said it was not the car's fault. I wanted to report it in case there are other complaints concerning similar issues. The dealer claims that they haven't seen this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11169978, filed 2019-01, 10,000 miles“I was stopped at an intersection at a traffic light & when the light turned green, I turned left & I'm uncertain if my emergency brakes kicked on or if my car simply stalled out, but my car suddenly would not move. My purse, in the passenger seat flew forward & hit the floor of the vehicle. The car behind me at the light nearly rear ended me, but fortunately did not. We brought the vehicle to jim ellis Buick to be serviced, but they said it appeared fine & was confused. I definitely was not in any danger of hitting anything when turning at the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132424, filed 2018-10, 1,600 miles“Premium package comes with safety alerts. However three of the alerts do not provide any of the safety function described. Front collision alert - have had three emergency braking situations and in all three where the red beeping alert in the dash did not function. Tested by GM engineer and he could not make it work at over 20 MPH. Icons in instrumention light up so it is seeing cars but no warning at stated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119929, filed 2018-08, 200 miles“At least 3 or 4 times, the car has remotely started itself while the key fob is in my pocket. Two times, the car was in my closed attached garage. To remote start the car, I would have to press and release the lock button on the fob, then hold down another button for four seconds. At times while I am working around the house or garage, I hear the car beep, indicating that my movements pressed the lock button. On the times mentioned above, evidently my movements pressed the two buttons, causing the car to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437872, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 26% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 4 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 12% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 11% |
| 2012 | 19 | 14% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 20 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 43 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Buick Enclave
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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