2011 Buick Enclave engine problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Buick Enclave — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 60 mph around a curve with an incoming semi, the car suddenly lost power and the steering locked up. By the grace of God, we were able to avoid the semi and get it off the road. Had it towed to mechanic who said the engine was blown. Regular maintenance always kept. Just had oil…”
filed Aug 10, 2023
“On February 27, 2023 while on the road in the morning heading to work I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green my 2011 Buick GMC Enclave hesitated when I proceeded to accelerate. My vehicle moved slightly then without notice it stopped in the middle of a busy road as several cars…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Enclave years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Enclave | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 Enclave | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Enclave | 15 | 27% |
| 2019 Enclave | 12 | 29% |
| 2018 Enclave | 13 | 20% |
| 2017 Enclave | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Enclave | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 Enclave | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 Enclave | 13 | 19% |
| 2012 Enclave | 24 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Buick Enclave
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.