2014 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Buick Enclave, 10% of its 292 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,400. Two related recalls cover the chassis electronic module and a fuel gauge ECM reprogram, with one fire reported.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 10% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights fail or shut off suddenly while driving, sometimes going out one at a time before all going dark.
- Engine loses power at speed, with the check engine light, stabilitrack, and traction control warnings appearing while acceleration is limited above 40 mph.
- Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving and will not restart until diagnostic codes are cleared.
- Rear power liftgate becomes inoperable, failing to open by remote, touch pad, or console switch, with no manual backup.
- Blind spot and side object sensors fail due to water contamination, disabling the side detection system.
- Chassis electronic module tied to a recall was reported unavailable as a replacement part when owners sought repairs.
When 2014 Buick Enclave electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 8, 2014, latest Jul 17, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
- NHTSA 14V223000Apr 30, 2014Electrical System51,640 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.
Electrical System 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 2014 Buick Enclave owners reported electrical problems?
- NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Buick Enclave, which is 10% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Buick Enclave electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 14V614000 covers replacement of the chassis electronic module, and recall 14V223000 covers an ECM reprogram to fix fuel gauge readings.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Buick Enclave is 63,400 miles.
- Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the reported problems in this area.
- What electrical failures do owners describe most?
- Owners report headlights failing suddenly, sudden stalling with warning lights, an inoperable power liftgate, and side sensor failures from water contamination.