2011 Buick Enclave Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, 18% of its 212 total complaints that year, the highest count among all model years listed. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 29,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 18% of 212
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 29,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle rolls backward on an incline when foot is released from the brake, even in drive.
- Vehicle rolls forward when in reverse on a decline, forcing quick brake-to-accelerator switching.
- Owners describe an absence of a hill-hold feature, so the drivetrain provides no resistance to rollback on hills.
- Some owners report the rollback made parking on an incline or backing into a garage difficult and unsafe.
- One owner reported the transmission behavior caused increased wear on brakes from repeated two-foot driving.
When 2011 Buick Enclave transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 3, 2011, latest Jun 17, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, which is 18% of all 212 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Enclave transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this transmission issue.
- At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2011 Enclave?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 29,000 miles.
- What is the main transmission complaint for the 2011 Buick Enclave?
- Most owners describe the vehicle rolling backward on an incline when the brake is released, with no hill-hold feature to stop it, requiring quick movement between the brake and accelerator.
- How does the 2011 Enclave compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2011 model year has 38 complaints in this area, more than any other year listed, though 2019 had a higher share of its total complaints (38%) in this category.