2026 Buick Enclave problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2026-02-26 · campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Defect: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terra
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26,
Service bulletins (157)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · PIP6045C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIP6137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the possibility of dtc u11e2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at intake cam actuator
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 2026-09-28 · PIT6368E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. engineering is working on a new module.
Showing the 6 most recent of 157 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Service Brakes · 5 mi“the contact owns a 2026 buick enclave. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-60 mph, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the vehicle. the dealer was contacted and determined that the brakes were inoperable. the customer service representative was contacted and opened a case; however, the case was denied. the appro…”
2026-07-16 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a sudden, complete failure of the vehicle braking system. i was operating a black 2026 buick enclave (an enterprise rental car which my husband, [xxx], rented from the tucson international airport fleet, vehicle fleet #xxx) with my two children in the backseat. we were traveling at the posted speed limit of 45 mph in the fast lane on…”
2026-06-30 · Power Train“driving home from work on interstate, 2 month old 2026 buick enclave jolted and shut off completely while going 65mph. barely pulled over safely to the left side (oklahoma drivers). restarted car, check engine light illuminated with messages of reduced engine power (limp mode up to 35mph) while stuck on highway, traction control and esc disabled. w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.