2013 Buick Enclave
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 69 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 213 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 292 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
20% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-22
Also filed under Steering and air bags
Transmission slip, surging forward, grinding, not shifting, shuts down completely
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28
Also filed under Engine
This vehicle should have a recall on the transmission upon review the recall numbers NHTSA Recall ID: 14V092000 and NHTSA Recall ID: 09V073000 are not showing up in the system as recalls on the 2013 model.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-27
Engine
20% · 14 reportsSteering
17% · 12 reportsElectronic stability control (esc)
17% · 12 reportsElectrical system
17% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated the heater overheated and as a result, the contact sustained a burn to the foot. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the vehicle did not overheat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-11
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
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2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Buick Enclave reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Buick Enclave is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Enclave?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Buick Enclave have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.