2012 Buick Enclave engine problems
24 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Buick Enclave, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 107,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
What does it mean when my car says service StabiliTrak and service traction control? Its main function is indicating that the traction system has been turned off manually to remind you to turn it back on when necessary. However, the StabiliTrak warning light may also signal potential damage to vehicle components that allow the system to work effectively. Loss of Power to Engine, Can't stear, feels like its about to blow up. It seems very usual for the Enclaves, Traverses and Acadias.
While driving during light acceleration a mild to violent shudder occurs causing reduction or loss of controll GM states its normal. No specific speed happens any time at random. After researching extensively it is a common problem among this line of vehicles. Vehicle is an all wheel drive buick enclave platnum edition. No problem or solution is found. This is dangerous
Other problems reported for the 2012 Buick Enclave
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints