- The problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Protection."
- The risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Buick Enclave Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2026 Buick Enclave with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2026 for the owners / service / other manual. For comparison, the 2025 has 39.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Enclave year, for its age
#120 most complained-about 2026 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2026 Buick Enclave problems
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2026 Buick Enclave recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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3 complaints about the 2026 Buick Enclave
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2026 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-60 MPH, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and determined that the brakes were inoperable. The Customer Service Representative was contacted and opened a case; however, the case was denied. The approximate failure mileage was 5.
I am reporting a sudden, complete failure of the vehicle braking system. I was operating a black 2026 Buick Enclave (an Enterprise rental car which my husband, [[redacted]], rented from the Tucson International Airport fleet, Vehicle Fleet #[redacted]) with my two children in the backseat. We were traveling at the posted speed limit of 45 mph in the fast lane on [[redacted]], heading toward Costco. Without warning, the braking system completely malfunctioned. Half a dozen red warning lights illuminated and alarmed...
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on the dashboard, including the primary "BRAKE" indicator. When I pressed the brake pedal, it completely stopped working and went dead. The electronic parking brake failed to engage as well. Fortunately, the vehicle immediately ahead of me cleared a green light at the intersection, allowing me to coast through before the light turned red. I safely steered across the slow lane onto the shoulder and pressed "Park," but the vehicle continued to roll. The vehicle only came to a complete stop when I turned the engine ignition completely off. This vehicle has an Iowa license plate (PYR149) and failed at around 28,128 miles. This matches the exact profile of the ongoing master brake cylinder cartridge seal failures documented in active federal litigation against General Motors (such as [redacted] v. General Motors LLC). This defect poses an immediate public safety risk across GM's 2025-2026 shared-platform vehicles (Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, Colorado, Canyon) and needs to be formally investigated for a 2026 fleet safety recall. I have contacted GM Corporate (Case Number [redacted]) and William Withington at Enterprise Corporate regarding this incident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Driving home from work on interstate, 2 month old 2026 Buick enclave jolted and shut off completely while going 65mph. Barely pulled over safely to the left side (Oklahoma drivers). Restarted car, check engine light illuminated with messages of reduced engine power (limp mode up to 35mph) while stuck on highway, traction control and esc disabled. Was able to get off highway and limp to nearest GM dealer. They performed diagnostics 3 days later and replaced the fuel rail pressure sensor. It did not fix it. More...
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codes according to dealer and they are involving engineers. Moving next week on military orders and car is still being worked on with no estimate of time to complete. Insanely concerning safety hazard for a brand new car to shut off on the highway. Could have died or killed others in accident. Unable to invoke lemon law yet but not comfortable driving the car again especially across the country on limited time.
Buick Enclave: every year compared
All Enclave years2026 Buick Enclave vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Enclave | 3 | 1 | A | |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 131 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 37 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 21 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | 16 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 15 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | 15 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Acadia | 10 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2026 Buick Enclave
Does the 2026 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Buick Enclave: owners / service / other manual (February 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Buick Enclave?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2026 Buick Enclave had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 30, 2026 and the latest on October 22, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2026 Buick Enclave a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 82 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Enclave year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Enclave years have the most complaints?
2008 (536), 2014 (292), 2010 (275). See every Buick Enclave year compared.
What should I do if my 2026 Buick Enclave has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data