How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have?

NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Enclave, making up 11% of the 212 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Enclave electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2011 Buick Enclave.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Enclave?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Enclave is 57,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Buick Enclave's electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire and one crash reported among the 24 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Enclave.

2011 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, 11% of that year's 212 total complaints. One fire and one crash were reported, with a median failure mileage of 57,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 11% of 212
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report window and door electronics failing sporadically, including a passenger door that unlocks on its own without the driver noticing.
Headlights (HID) reportedly shut off about 30 seconds after startup and only come back on at the next ignition cycle.
Some owners describe the remote and key becoming unresponsive, unable to unlock, start, or even remove the key from the ignition.
Reports describe the radio staying on and door chimes failing to sound when the key is removed, similar to other GM ignition switch complaints.
Liftgate switches reportedly operate on their own without driver input, sometimes tied to a separate structural recall.
Daytime running lamps are reported to dim unexpectedly at random speeds, with the issue recurring after repair attempts.

When 2011 Buick Enclave electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2012, latest Nov 15, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Nov 2023; peak Aug 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Enclave model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201024 (9%)
201124 (11%)
201219 (14%)
201316 (23%)
201430 (10%)
201516 (9%)
20168 (6%)
20179 (5%)
201810 (16%)
201911 (26%)
202010 (17%)
20216 (24%)
20224 (31%)
20238 (38%)
20240 (0%)
20259 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have?: NHTSA lists 24 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Enclave, making up 11% of the 212 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Enclave electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2011 Buick Enclave.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Enclave?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Enclave is 57,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Buick Enclave's electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire and one crash reported among the 24 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Enclave.