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2012 Buick Enclave Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Buick Enclave has 21 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Buick Enclave

Structure
21
Airbags
20
Electrical
17
Other
17
Steering
17
Engine
12
Powertrain
11
Visibility
4
Brakes
3

21

Complaints

1

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Structure Recalls

15V415000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012...

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 7, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after pressing the liftgate button to...
Mar 2, 2023STRUCTURE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ...
Jun 3, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while placing groceries into his vehi...
Nov 3, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he would h...
Aug 12, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INADVERTENTLY CLOS...
Dec 1, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH FAILED TO OPEN AUT...
Sep 27, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE LIFTGATE SLAMMED DO...
May 10, 2018STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE HATCHBACK SLAMS SHUT RANDOMLY. IT ALWAYS CLOSES ON ITS OWN WHILE PEOPLE ARE UNDER IT.
Oct 23, 2017STRUCTURETOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 15V415000 COMPLETED (LIFTGATE STRUT FAILURE). TOOK THE VE...
Jan 1, 2017STRUCTURETHE POWER BACK DOOR"HATCH" SLAMS SHUT AFTER OPENING. BE THE POWER ON OR OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ...
Apr 27, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE WOULD LIFT, BUT FALL...
Feb 1, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY OF KINGSPORT (1220 E ST...
Dec 8, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED...
Nov 1, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE THE LIFTGATE DOOR WAS OPENED, IT SUDDENLY FELL DOWN...
Oct 2, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TAILGATE OPENED, IT FAIL...
Aug 3, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Aug 3, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Jul 10, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jun 30, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Jun 30, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

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