2011 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011 Buick Enclave has 3 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Intermittent Loss of Steering Assist (Special Coverage 14329B). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
SEAT BELTS
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 April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011 Buick Enclave has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Intermittent Loss of Steering Assist (Special Coverage 14329B), Cold-Weather PCV Deposits Can Cause Reduced Power (PI0746), A-Pillar Water Intrusion Can Cause Electrical Faults (08-08-57-003F). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2011 Buick Enclave has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Intermittent Loss of Steering Assist (Special Coverage 14329B). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
GM Special Coverage 14329B identifies some 2008-2011 Buick Enclave vehicles that can develop power-steering pump wear. The wear can intermittently reduce hydraulic pressure, causing reduced or lost steering assist and much greater steering effort, particularly during low-speed ma… Severity: high.
GM PI0746 covers 2008-2011 Buick Enclave vehicles with the 3.6L LY7 or LLT engine. After a cold start or low-ambient-temperature driving, condensation can freeze at the throttle-body base while engine vapors, fuel dilution and oil mist collect in the air-inlet duct. The condition… Severity: medium.
GM Bulletin 08-08-57-003F documents water entering the right A-pillar or right-front floor area on 2008-2016 Enclave vehicles. Water may reach the instrument-panel bussed electrical center, producing communication loss, a no-crank/no-start condition, an engine that continues runn… Severity: medium.
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