2013 Buick Enclave Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Buick Enclave ranks 12th of 18 model years with a complaint index of 35 and a Good verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Enclave years. It has 69 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #12 of 18 Enclave years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 69
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2013 Buick Enclave problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (23%)
- Engine15 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (19%)
- Brakes12 (17%)
- Steering12 (17%)
- Airbags10 (14%)
- Other9 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver's airbag failed to deploy in a low-speed head-on crash, resulting in injury.
- The heater reportedly overheated, causing a burn injury, though the dealer found no fault.
- The airbag warning light illuminated intermittently, and power steering was reported to cease during a reversing maneuver.
- A driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly while turning, striking the driver and causing loss of consciousness.
- The entertainment/navigation center shorted out with a loud pop while backing up, disabling the backup camera.
- The vehicle suddenly entered reduced engine power mode on the highway, dropping speed from highway range to much slower without any diagnostic codes found.
2013 Buick Enclave recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V782000Oct 7, 2021Airbags555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
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.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
- NHTSA 14V266000May 20, 2014Seat Belts1,339,355 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
2013 Buick Enclave fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Buick Enclave reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Enclave has a complaint index of 35, ranking 12th out of 18 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Enclave years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Enclave?
- NHTSA complaint data shows the top problem areas are the Electrical System (23% of complaints), Engine (22%), and Transmission & Powertrain (19%).
- Does the 2013 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Enclave, covering airbags and seat belts, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Buick Enclave should I avoid?
- Among Enclave years, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2014 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes than the 2013 model, which is rated Good.
- At what mileage do 2013 Buick Enclave problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 53,500 for the 2013 Enclave overall, with Electrical System issues appearing at a median of 32,624 miles.