2021 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 27%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Buick Enclave, 27% of the 26 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.
“No accident. I bought this brand new car on May 29, 2021, and have been experiencing brake issues. When I apply the brakes, there is a weird noise, grinding type and it feels like there is less traction (like when slowing down on snow). I have to apply more pressure to my brakes to slow the vehicle and come to a stop. The problem occurs quite often.”
NHTSA complaint #11426025, filed 2021-07“I have a 2021 Buick Enclave Premium purchased 01.03.2021from Alden Buick-GMC been having problems with my brakes when I apply my brakes I have a brake noise grinding growling noise coming from the brakes. Took vehicle to dealership today 06.01.2021. Was told cause is Composition of brake material, dealers informed by GM not to replace any parts or attempt any repairs at this time. Was informed vehicle is safe to drive and GM engineering is working on a solution to this concern. I am concerned should the brakes not work properly when applied causing an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419275, filed 2021-06“When I drive my Buick Enclave after it sits for any length of time, if I apply the brakes, I have a loud grinding type sound and I notice the noise continues as I do my shopping and it does not always go away. I took this vehicle to the Buick dealership and I was told that general motors is aware of the problem and they (GM) were trying to find a solution to the noise. Also, I was told that I can continue to drive this vehicle as it would pose no safety issues. I find it unnerving to drive a vehicle with noisy brakes and I inquired when GM finds a fix will I be contacted? …”
NHTSA complaint #11415287, filed 2021-05“Brakes started grinding at 300 miles. I have filed a complaint with dealership who did record it and advised that it was a known issue that GM is working to resolve. I now have approximately 2000 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brakes are grinding every time I apply the brakes. Occasionally, when I apply the brakes and they are making the grinding feeling - it feels as if the vehicle is not wanting to slow down and I need to apply more pressure to my brakes. This definitely would be a safety issue to the driver as well as others that are on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11423968, filed 2021-07“Brakes started grinding at 1000 miles. I will filed a complaint with the dealership and hope they record it. Now I have approximately 2100 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brake pad and rotor on the right front are grinding every time I apply the brakes. On July 23 2021 an own coming 18 wheeler did not see me and made a left turn in front of me at the traffic light . I step on the brakes lightly to stop but the car made the metal to metal sound and kept moving forward. So I had to jam on the brakes to stop. All wheels slid forward immediately except the front right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11430512, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11012931Jan 9, 2025This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing front brake grind/groan noise after sitting overnight.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 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.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 39% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 7 | 27% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 21 | 32% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Buick Enclave
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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