2019 Buick Enclave power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Buick Enclave — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 9, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing boltsCampaign 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Power Train problems in other Enclave years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 Enclave | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 Enclave | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Enclave | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 Enclave | 15 | 23% |
| 2017 Enclave | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Enclave | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 Enclave | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Enclave | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 Enclave | 13 | 19% |
| 2012 Enclave | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 Enclave | 38 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.