2011 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 19 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, 9% of its 212 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this brake issue, and median mileage at failure was 67,267 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 19
- 9% of 212
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,267 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power on the highway paired with stabilitrak or traction control warning lights, causing the vehicle to slow abruptly from highway speed.
- Several drivers describe the vehicle rolling backward or forward on an incline even while holding the brake pedal, requiring them to brace the vehicle with one foot while accelerating with the other.
- One owner reported rear brakes worn out and needing replacement at 25,000 miles during routine maintenance.
- Some complaints describe brakes failing to respond properly or feeling ineffective right after a power-reduction or stability control event, making the vehicle hard to stop.
- A few drivers noted the problem recurring on the highway, with the warning lights and reduced power clearing themselves only after turning the vehicle off for several minutes.
When 2011 Buick Enclave brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2013, latest Nov 15, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Enclave model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Buick Enclave?
- NHTSA has 19 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, which is 9% of the 212 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Enclave brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Enclave?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2011 Buick Enclave is 67,267 miles.
- Do the brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 19 brake complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave.
- How does the 2011 Enclave compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 Enclave's 19 brake complaints and 9% share are similar to 2010's 18 complaints, but lower than 2018's 21 complaints at a 33% share.