2023 Buick Enclave problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (6) · Seat Belts (2) · Power Train (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Buick Enclave model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (514)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Showing the 6 most recent of 514 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Power Train“the transmission hesitates and momentarily loses propulsion when accelerating out a low speed right hand turn, creating a risk of a rear - end collision. it also shudders at low speeds when accelerating up hill, or when passing vehicles on the highway. after the transmission has reached operating temperature and has been driven for a while, it star…”
2026-09-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after purchasing this 2023 buick enclave july 26, 2026 two days later i heard a vibrating rattle coming from under the hood. i raised the hood and pinpointed the noise to be coming from under the motor cover. i could not remove that cover myself. i reported it to the dealership where i bought it and they said when i bring it in to have the paint a…”
2026-09-03 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 buick enclave. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 3rd gear and the vehicle decelerated. the contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode. additionally, the computer system took control of the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving…”
2026-07-28 · Exterior Lighting“the driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. a very costly expense to replace. …”
2026-06-10 · Exterior Lighting“right-side led headlight assembly failed at under 3 years and ~55,000 miles. dealer states the sealed led unit is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly, quoted at ~$1,450. led headlights are rated for tens of thousands of hours and are marketed to last the life of the vehicle; this failed at a small fraction of rated life. …”
2025-12-10 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. vehicle is still at the dealership. they have requested and put in the new equipment which upon inspection by dealer service this replacement was also defective and a new part has been ordered. …”
2025-10-27 · Exterior Lighting“headlight on right side failure - no light. ai shows a recall for this problem, but my vin was not listed. notice also states 2022, 2023, and 2024 vehicles. it should be as car was only 2 years 10 months old with about 42000 miles. gm has the part now. dealer inspected the car. light had less then 750 hours on it; references say average light…”
2025-10-14 · Seat Belts“driver's seat belt cable going to floor on outside of seat broke, it is available for inspection. seat belt is inoperative. i spoke with a dealer, but i am over on miles to be covered by warranty. the vehicle has not been inspected, and there were not any warning lamps or warning' i noticed when i tried to buckle up for ride home friday evening 10/…”
2025-10-01 · Structure:body“anyone behind me could’ve hit the part and caused a wreck. we have told the dealer.…”
2025-08-19 · Service Brakes“brakes squeak very loudly. this has been an issue since i purchased this new vehicle. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.