2019 Buick Enclave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Enclave years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Enclave. That ranks 13th out of 19 Enclave model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (17 complaints, 39%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Buick Enclave problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | 39% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 27% | 36,035 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 27% | 17,991 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 23% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | 15,665 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 7,712 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Buick Enclave recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The front sunroof shattered spontaneously while I was driving down a 4-lane highway at about 63 MPH. It sounded like an explosion or loud gunshot. I was not near any other vehicles or under any trees. Temperature outside was about 75 and I did not have on the AC at the time. Fortunately the shade…
alternator failed approximately 2½ years earlier, and the alternator and battery were replaced. another alternator and battery installed the following year. * A pulley bolt broke while I was driving and was replaced. * I subsequently had problems with the serpentine belt squealing and producing a…
The problematic 9 speed transmission failed at 72,000 miles on [XXX]. GM required a flush due to the significant shudder problems in the transmissions. This was performed on this vehicle at 32,000 miles. GM knows the is issues. The car brought to Gerald Jones GM in Graniteville, SC and GM/Buick…
Formal Complaint â 2019 Buick Enclave Rear A/C Evaporator Failure I am filing a safety complaint regarding repeated refrigerant leaks and rear A/C evaporator failure on my 2019 Buick Enclave. My vehicle has 72,000 miles and has experienced two A/C system failures within 60 days. The first Freon…
2019 Buick Enclave (GM) w/ 29481 miles, consistently serviced and in excellent working order. In city traffic about 45-50MPH, no warning lights until total electrical/power failure - no power, no steering, no electrical/lights. Car is owned by [XXX] mother-in-law ([XXX]). Her daughter ([XXX]) was…
Other Buick Enclave years
← 2018 Enclave · 2020 Enclave →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Enclave | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 Enclave | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Enclave | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 Enclave | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Enclave | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 Enclave | 60 | 6 |
| 2019 | 44 | 1 |
| 2018 Enclave | 65 | 0 |
| 2017 Enclave | 179 | 3 |
| 2016 Enclave | 141 | 4 |
| 2015 Enclave | 171 | 5 |
| 2014 Enclave | 292 | 7 |
| 2013 Enclave | 70 | 4 |
| 2012 Enclave | 132 | 6 |
| 2011 Enclave | 213 | 6 |
| 2010 Enclave | 275 | 6 |
| 2009 Enclave | 220 | 8 |
| 2008 Enclave | 536 | 6 |
See all Buick Enclave problems by year, every Buick model, or the Buick VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Buick Enclave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Enclave model years, the 2019 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.