2026 Buick Enclave recalls and problems

The 2026 Buick Enclave has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2026 Buick Enclave vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2026 Buick Enclave recalls

Recall 26V-114: Equipment

Reported Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

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.”

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.

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.

2026 Buick Enclave problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Engine1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2026 Buick Enclave complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 5 miles · reported Oct 22, 2026
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.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 16, 2026
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, [XXX], rented from the Tucson International Airport fleet, Vehicle Fleet #XXX) with my two children in the backseat. We were traveling at the posted speed limit of 45 mph in the fast lane on [XXX], heading toward Costco. Without warning, the braking system completely malfunctioned. Half a dozen red warning lights illuminated and alarmed on the dashboard, including the primary "BRAKE" indicator. When I pressed the brake pedal, it…
Engine · reported Jun 30, 2026
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 codes according to dealer and they are involving engineers. Moving next week on…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Buick Enclave have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Buick Enclave: 26V-114 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Buick Enclave?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5 miles.

Are Buick recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.