2025 Buick Enclave problems, complaints & recalls

2025 Buick Enclave recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

• EA26006Opened Aug 21, 2026Open

  Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

  On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until th…

Recent 2025 Buick Enclave complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 30, 202638,000 miALBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the brakes suddenly failed with the "Brake Assist Failure" and "Service ESC" warning lights illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the contact received a secondary message that the vehicle would be limited to 45 MPH, with an instruction to press the brake pedal very hard. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt extremely squishy and unsafe to operate because it failed to operate…

   NHTSA complaint #11768025 · source
2. Filed Sep 11, 2026MIOther / Unknown

   The sunroof exploded without warning. Driving 57 MPH on a 55 MPH road, it was a sunny day, there were no cars around me and there were open fields on both sides of me. My daughter (17-years old) was starring up at the sunroof when the sunroof exploded.....And it sounded like a gunshot. Manufacturer would not warranty the sunroof as I could not prove the glass was not broken by an object.

   NHTSA complaint #11763565 · source
3. Filed Jul 14, 202614,300 miNCCrash3 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owned a 2025 Buick Enclave. While the contact’s daughter was driving through an intersection on a green light at an undisclosed speed, a truck crashed into the front driver’s side of the vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and his wife and daughter were all transported for medical attention and were checked for injuries. The contact received a CT scan and was currently undergoing physical therapy and pain management injections for…

   NHTSA complaint #11750304 · source
4. Filed May 26, 2026ILBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   Driving at 30mph and all the dashboard lights turned on and all the warnings kept popping on the dashboard and 30 seconds later the brakes were not working when I was approaching a busy intersection. I was able to pump the brakes and stop the vehicle and put it in park and the vehicle shut off and nothing would work - not even the hazard lights. The vehicle is currently at the dealership being assessed.

   NHTSA complaint #11740224 · source
5. Filed May 22, 2026MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was driving and a variety of failure warnings popped up on my screen along with a total brake failure, unable to stop, had to coast until the vehicle was no longer moving. No accident resulted, but it could have been very serious. Mechanics diagnosed it as a loose battery cable.

   NHTSA complaint #11739449 · source
6. Filed May 19, 2026MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system activates unexpectedly and dangerously. Incident 1 5/7/2026: While driving approximately 2 mph in a drive-thru and rounding a curve, the vehicle suddenly applied full braking without warning. The braking force was severe enough that I struck my face on the steering wheel and my child was thrown forward in a secured car seat. Incident 2 5/19/2026: While merging onto a busy road behind a semi truck, the vehicle again applied sudden…

   NHTSA complaint #11738785 · source
7. Filed May 14, 2026TXBrakesOther / Unknown

   The brakes make a squealing noise when backing up and this has been reported on many 2025 enclaves. There is also a repeated clicking noise after turning the vehicle off.

   NHTSA complaint #11737790 · source
8. Filed Apr 29, 202615,000 miIABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2025 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control mode became inoperable, and the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, messages related to the braking system, forward collision system and the ABS were displayed. Additionally, the ABS was inoperable during inclement weather, and the vehicle became unsafe to drive. The contact pulled over to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11734649 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology