2025 Buick Enclave Safety Report
2025 Buick Enclave Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Buick Enclave
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Buick Enclave. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (25) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2024 | Compare against the 2024 Buick Enclave with 6 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Buick Enclave before buying across this generation. |
Buick Enclave Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Buick Enclave years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Buick Enclave | 6 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Buick Enclave | 17 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 11 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | 19 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Buick Enclave | 41 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Buick Enclave | 37 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Buick Enclave Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Buick Enclave, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Buick onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Buick onlyPower Train
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Buick onlyElectrical System,Service Brakes
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Service Brakes issues Buick onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Buick onlyService Brakes, Hydraulic
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes, Hydraulic issues Buick onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Buick Enclave
Reliability Score
The 2025 Buick Enclave receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Buick Enclave
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Buick Enclave
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Buick Enclave:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Failure A critical engine failure occurred, leaving the vehicle stranded with no warning lights. This issue is severe and has been reported at around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Issues Transmission shuddering and shakiness were reported, indicating a moderate issue that has been observed at around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Malfunction The digital dash display went completely black, affecting speed, lane departure, and backup camera functions. This issue is moderate and has been reported at around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brake Malfunction Service brake malfunctions, including brake pedal going to the floor, have been reported, indicating a severe issue that has been observed at around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Buick Enclave:
Engine issues, including catastrophic failures, have been reported in 23% of cases.
Transmission issues, including shuddering and shakiness, have been reported in 15% of cases.
Electrical system malfunctions, including digital dash display issues, have been reported in 12% of cases.
Service brake malfunctions, including brake pedal going to the floor, have been reported in 18% of cases.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Buick Enclave
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Buick Enclave with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Catastrophic engine failure. We were left stranded in [XXX] while on a trip. No warning lamps. Vehicle was towed and inspected by the Buick dealership service department. Took 3 months to get our vehicle back which had to be transported back to the state in which we live. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My wife's 2025 Buick Enclave with less than 10,000 miles (around 9,800) stranded us on the highway. Transmission was shuddering and felt like we were hitting rumble straps on acceleration. Then, we couldn't go over 18 mph, then it just stopped. Couldn't even pull off to the side of the road because the electronics wouldn't let the vehicle go into neutral to allow us to push it onto the shoulder. ...
While slowing down with foot of accelerator, to stop at an intersection, the rear wheel’s momentarily locked up.
Car was purchased on 1/2/25 and first issue with vehicle was on 1/30/25 for check engine light. Feb 20,2025-Check engine light, car shakes, radio and dash go in and out, passenger rear window screeches. issues fixed except vibration. May 26, 2025 check engine light. rear window still making noise-fixed . Trunk gets stuck-no fix. Unaligned lane assist, car continues to shake. Sept, 26 2025-Brake...
See attached document for complaint.
Digital dash display is completely black. There is no display of speed, lane departure, back-up camera or parking assist/surround view camera. Neither vehicle restart nor software reset corrects the issues.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Had to do with the Transmission. Something about internal loose bolts from the factory in the torque converter that cause transmission fluid leakage and making the car undrivable. Might be related to PIP6005 or CSP N242473580) How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Not being abl...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine and/or powertrain system catastrophically failed while the vehicle was in motion on the freeway. The vehicle lost power, shut down, and became disabled. The vehicle is currently in the possession of the Buick dealership and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or...
Brake pedal went to the floor 1 time when starting vehicle at approximately 400 miles.
Driving down the street after a short trip this morning with no one on the road in front of us the vehicle had an alert like we were about to impact someone and braked pretty hard 2x back to back with the collision alert popping up. The person behind us had to slam on their brakes and BARELY avoid hitting us. There was NOTHING in front of us. This vehicle is dangerous to everyone around us and...
I wanted to update a previous report. The vehicle had had some odd electrical issues. The brakes ended up failing while driving but no electrical issues at the time proceeding it. What I wasn't able to report before was that the brake pedal sunk to the floor with no effort to stop the vehicle at all. The emergency brake is a button on the left side of the vehicle which was attempted to be engag...
The wireless charging tray on my Enclave gets the phone very hot. It gets so hot that my phone shuts down. This happens with Pixel, Samsung and Apple devices. There are several reports on the web regarding this issue. I even tried to charge my phone without a case same issue. This is a concern because it can cause a vehicle fire. The batter gets so hot that it can easily catch on fire
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes, the blind spot indicator on the passenger’s side mirror failed to illuminate to signal a nearby vehicle or object. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mirror was replaced; however,...
Completely lost all power brakes while on the road today. Owned it for about 11 months. Looking like the master cylinder. We've been having random electrical issues when we're cranking it up. Weird sound coming from the dash when the AC is on on occasion. Like the car wasn't fully kicking over even though the engine was running. Sometimes turning it off and turning it back on would make it wor...
The contact owns an Evenflo Safety Seat, Model Type: Revolve Extend 360 Rotational All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Model Number: 25701756, manufactured in October 2022. The safety seat was being utilized in a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle was T-boned by another vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The safet...
Super Cruise system malfunctioned and is available for inspection. The vehicle came close to colliding with a guardrail as explained below. Since I believe the issue is not with the vehicle itself, but with Road Information used by Super Cruise, I have reported this to GM Customer Service but not to a dealer. Monday August 25, 2025 Canada – Nova Scotia and New Brunswick While driving on Super Crui...
On 7/20/2025 the following warnings were displayed: Brake System Warning Light (BRAKE), ABS Warning Light, Lane keep Assist Light is white, Automatic Emergency Braking Disabled light stayed on, Traction Control system (TCS) electronic stability control light stays on. Messages: Auto Hold Unavailable, Service Brake Assist, Service ESC, Service Stability Control: Your vehicle may be hard to control ...
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not repai...
as someone who has been in the car business his entire life, the below TSB is utter bullshit. My 2025 enclave with 3400 miles on it had a catastrophic and copious amount of transmission fluid. on my tile floor in my garage and all over my driveway a minimum of 5 to 7 quarts.. had my wife been driving the car with my grandchildren as a guarantee it would’ve locked the transmission up and evacuated ...
There is no manual door unlock for the driver or front passenger. I’ve contacted Buick and the dealership and they have verified in the event of an electrical failure or fire there is no way to unlock the front doors to exit the vehicle.
Showing 20 of 25 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Buick Enclave
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC C1171 C1172 C1173 C1174 Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Unable to Relearn Ethernet Cable Overlay for TCP OnStar Module.
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly.
This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed over the air update.
This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of a Super Cruise Unavailable message. The tech is instructed to check for trouble codes. If any of the codes listed in this PI are found in the Image Processing Control Module the tech is directed to advise ...
This Preliminary information communicates if a customer and service tech encounter a gear display after a radio update, to replace the A11 radio for this concern.
This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with an SES light on and code P059F set. The technician is instructed to inspect the bracket in front of the grill shutter for being bent before replacing the shutter.
This Preliminary information communicates to check the drivers monitoring camera for a B1DD0 SYM57 or B0126 SYM82 setting with no other DTCs.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they have a customer with this issue, do not replace any parts until the repair is available.
This Preliminary information communicates confusion with the DTC naming of the frontview camera module and when dealership see the naming of the K124 Image Processing Module 1 - Processor 1 it is the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of C103D.28 Set Current, Update Software K19 - Suspension Control Module.
This service bulletin provides repair information on software release Update W52E-176.1.2-M170-SQBR5-250.2 to correct customer concern of radio software issues.
This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the oil pump due to a loose drive pump gear not pressed on the pump shaft.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Labor Operations for Limited Production Option (LPO) Calibrated Accessories.
This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of one or more of the following dtc's P2148, P2151, P2154, P2157 to be set as current due to internal PCM hardware issue.
This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Buick Enclave
Has the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE been recalled?
No, the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
The 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE has 25 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE involve engine (3 complaints), unknown or other (3 complaints), power train (2 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,service brakes, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic.
How many crash reports does the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE out of 25 total complaints (4.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 25 complaints, 0 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE are: 1. ENGINE (3 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (2 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Be cautious of potential engine and transmission issues, as well as electrical and service brake malfunctions. Consider additional safety measures and regular maintenance. The 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE has 25 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 25 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Failure and Transmission Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Known issues with the 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE include: Engine Failure, Transmission Issues, Electrical System Malfunction, Service Brake Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 25 NHTSA complaints.
What are the most common issues with the 2025 Buick Enclave?
Common issues include engine failures, transmission shuddering, electrical system malfunctions, and service brake malfunctions.
Is there a way to inspect the issues reported?
Yes, the issues such as engine and transmission failures, electrical system malfunctions, and service brake malfunctions are available for inspection upon request.
How can I prevent these issues from occurring?
Regular maintenance and monitoring of the engine, transmission, electrical system, and service brakes can help prevent these issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential engine and transmission issues, as well as electrical and service brake malfunctions. Consider additional safety measures and regular maintenance.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Buick Enclave
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Buick Enclave. The data includes 25 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13