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#BS-2026-BUIENC-4CEA2026 Buick EnclaveProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 4 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
p0960 transmission towed to dealer
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported engine issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (1 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2026 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2026 Buick Enclave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2026 Buick Enclave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2026 Buick Enclave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2026 Buick Enclave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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.
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Recall History (1 recall)
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General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2026 Buick Enclave NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
2026 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
4
Class avg
29
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 4 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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