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2020 Buick Enclave Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
16%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
28,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Buick Enclave, 16% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 came to a stop in the left turn lane at an intersection with a red light with the car in drive and my foot engaged on the brake to wait for the light to turn green. The car suddenly and completely died and all power was shut down. I was not able to engage the hazards. It was dark outside and I was afraid cars behind me would hit me. It was an incredibly dangerous situation with no warning. I exited the vehicle and got to the side of the road. The police arrived and were able to push the car to the side of the road as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690090, filed 2025-09

“When starting our 2020 Buick Enclave I noticed the low voltage battery light stayed illuminated after startup. A message followed on the message center located in the center of the gauge cluster. The message read Service Electrical Charging System. Followed by a message stating Low Voltage Vehicle Ma Stall. This particular vehicle only has 38,000 miles on it and I have not experienced any issues with the electrical charging system prior to this incident. There have been no indication as to the battery or alternator failing (ex. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558170, filed 2023-12

“1st incident i was backing out of a parking spot and it went into emergency park i had to turn off the truck , turn it back on and take it out of emergency parking 2nd incident a week later i was at a stop light the truck did the automatic shut off.When you have your foot on a break , I'll let go of the break to go through the light and it went into emergency park again Engine light is on auto zone says it one of 2 different catalytic converters unsure which one would have to get them both replaced over 500 each 3rd incident auto shutdown when stopped burnt out the starter no way to turn off…”

NHTSA complaint #11730361, filed 2026-04

“Vehicle would not go into park fortunately we were in a safe location to avoid a possible accident or injury. The vehicle has electronic transmission shifting. According to the dealership the park solenoid in the transmission valve body failed. This prevented us from putting the vehicle in park so it could safely be shut off. We were able to set electronic parking brake but ignition continued to remain on. Eventually had to disconnect the negative battery terminal. Had vehicle towed to dealership but could not release electric park bake or start vehicle with battery terminal reconnected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11610097, filed 2024-08

“The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that on several occasions, the electrical system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the hazard lights inadvertently illuminated, the horn inadvertently honked, and the tire sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that electrical system malfunction again and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533466, filed 2023-07, 28,500 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025924%
2023314%
2022214%
2021623%
20201016%
20191227%
20181015%
201784%
201686%
2015148%
2014279%
20131217%
20121914%
20112110%
2010238%
20092210%
20087314%

Other parts of the 2020 Buick Enclave

Engine
17 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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