2013 Buick Enclave

48 serious complaints of 70, the most about power train (14) and engine (14); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“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. I purchased this vehicle used from a private owner.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Nov 2023

“While driving my 2013 buick enclave traction control, service stabili track flashes across dasboard. The check engine light comes on and engine speed is drastically reduced. Car does not accelerate properly and rpms are not producing speed. Car is lethargic and signs begin without warning.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Certain 2008 – 2013 buick enclave, 2008-2013 gmc acadia, 2008-2010 saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab) wiring-harness connectors, which could cause an… (15536, Aug 2015)
• Repair program Vehicles may have leaks from the water pump shaft seal. Dealers are to check the engine coolant level and, if necessary, add the proper mixture of coolant directly to the radiator and the coolant recovery tank. (G-163500, Apr 2013)
• Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

70 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features