2021 Buick Enclave Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%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 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Buick Enclave, 12% 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.
“The liftgate of my vehicle began opening on it's own at no apparent interval, but now occurs frequently while waiting for a repair part to come in. This has happened while parked - including in public parking lots (where someone malicious could have entered the vehicle and the closed the liftgate after entering the vehicle - I would have been unaware of their presence) as well as while driving, which presents multiple safety issues including belongings falling out of the vehicle or causing an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744102, filed 2026-06“The rear switch on our tailgate has failed and it allows the tailgate to open/close randomly on its own while the vehicle is locked even. I contacted Buick about the problem and they said didn’t care, but this can happen while the vehicle is moving down the road as well as when parked. It’s not necessarily a typical safety issue that are normally recalled for, but it does pose significant safety issues if you want your car to be locked and you come back from the store and it’s not and people are free to break it or if it were to happen while moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11573738, filed 2024-02“Power Liftgate was functioning erratically and now it won't open at all. Currently there is no way to manually open the liftgate or access the rear of the vehicle without climbing through the vehicle to get to the trunk area. Electrical switches on inside, exterior of vehicle nor the keyfob will open the liftgate. Previously the liftgate opened on its own at unintended times and now it has simply quit working. Safety issue was when it was opening while driving. It is not currently doing this since it won't work anymore. Complete Failure happened around 54K miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11644448, filed 2025-02Related 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.
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 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.
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 2021 Buick Enclave
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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