2018 Buick Enclave Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 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.
“I was driving on a highway 6 in waterloo indiana and my sunroof exploded and the entire glass was shattered and had a huge hole. The explosion was like a short gun going off. I thought some one shot or threw something but there was no overpass. I called the police just to make sure and a report was filed”
NHTSA complaint #11120922, filed 2018-08, 13,000 miles“8am, Stopped at intersection. Light traffic. Green light, increased speed to 15 mph, turning left and sunroof explodes. Luckily inside shade cover was closed so no glass was able to come down.”
NHTSA complaint #11528631, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 11017040Mar 19, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Sunroof Wind / Air Deflector Inoperative.
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 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.
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 11007724Aug 14, 2024This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Lock and Unlock (Active Functions Work) but Will Not Crank or Start (Loss of…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 77 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2018 Buick Enclave
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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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