repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
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…
2019 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2019 Buick Enclave, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-668 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Buick Enclave has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
3Service brakes
2Air bags
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
2Seats
75 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Buick Enclave recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Enclave year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Enclave median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Buick Enclave safety ratings
2019 Buick Enclave SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Enclave owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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