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#BS-2011-BUIENC-4CEA

2011 Buick Enclave

Based on reports from 283 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
283
Crashes
23
Fires
3
Recalls
6
TSBs
1,467
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 283 complaints, 23 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

timing chain failure

11 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

blown engine

8 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of power

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

41 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

52
0–30K
66
30–60K
47
60–90K
33
90–120K
13
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (66 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering41 (14%)
Airbags38 (13%)
Engine35 (12%)
Drivetrain32 (11%)
Electrical21 (7%)
Structure:body16 (6%)
Speed Control14 (5%)
Stability Control11 (4%)

2011 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Enclave, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,606 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Enclave, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Enclave, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Enclave, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
16
13
55
14
39
15
28
16
14
17
28
18
27
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17
20
7
21
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9
23
3
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Buick Enclave. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

12V151000Apr 2012

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

14V118000Jun 2014

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

14V266000Jul 2014

SEAT BELTS

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

15V415000Nov 2016

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

21V246000May 2021

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Buick Enclave is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2011 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

283

Class avg

379

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2011.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 283 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Buick Enclave: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Buick Enclave is related to the steering, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2011 Buick Enclave has 283 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Buick Enclave problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Buick Enclave has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Enclave problems start?
Based on 221 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,606 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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