2013 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Buick Enclave, 22% of its 69 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 22% of 69
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden 'reduced engine power' events on the highway, with speed dropping sharply from around 65-70 mph down to 35-45 mph while stabilitrak and traction control warnings light up.
- Drivers report the vehicle entering limp mode repeatedly, sometimes stalling or dying in traffic, requiring the engine to be shut off and restarted to reset the warnings.
- Owners describe unexpected overheating incidents, in one case requiring replacement of the radiator, water pump, and engine block after repeated overheating events.
- A transmission shudder in second gear reported between 20 and 30 mph, suspected to involve a torque converter wave plate.
- One owner reported the engine continuing to run after the key was removed following rain exposure, requiring a fuse to be pulled to shut it down.
When 2013 Buick Enclave engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 29, 2014, latest Aug 2, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2013 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine-related complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 22% of the 69 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Buick Enclave engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2013 Enclave.
- At what mileage do 2013 Enclave engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2013 Enclave is 70,000 miles.
- What do owners describe as the main engine symptom?
- Owners most often describe sudden 'reduced engine power' events with stabilitrak and traction control warnings, sometimes causing the vehicle to slow abruptly on the highway.
- Did the 2013 Enclave engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints.