2015 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Buick Enclave, 9% of its 171 total complaints for the year. Owners report brake failure that led to unintended acceleration, brakes locking up, and inconsistent pedal feel, with a median failure mileage of 64,592 miles. No related recalls are listed for this complaint area.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 9% of 171
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 64,592 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle surging or accelerating forward when brakes were applied, with the brakes having no effect on stopping the car.
- Some owners describe all four brakes locking up suddenly while the vehicle was in motion, sometimes releasing only after the vehicle sat overnight.
- Several owners describe inconsistent brake pedal travel, feeling spongy or requiring much more pedal distance than normal to stop the vehicle.
- Owners report the vehicle losing power or dropping speed unexpectedly on the highway, making it hard to brake safely in traffic.
- One owner reported the vehicle moved on its own after being placed in park with the doors unlocked.
When 2015 Buick Enclave brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 27, 2018, latest Nov 3, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2015 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Buick Enclave, which is 9% of the 171 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Buick Enclave?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2015 Enclave?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 64,592 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 2 injuries to the brake complaints filed for the 2015 Buick Enclave. No fires were reported.
- How does the 2015 Enclave compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Enclave's brake complaints made up 9% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2018 model year's 33% share and the 2025 model year's 38% share in this dataset.