2011 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Buick Enclave overview page.
What owners report
“TAKATA RECALL HAD STOP AT A STORE GOT BACK IN CAR PUT CAR IN DRIVE PULL OUT CAR MADE LIKE A DOOR BELL SOUND PADLEL…”NHTSA complaint 10895981 — filed 08/15/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10853562 — filed 04/05/2016
“ANOTHER GM IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE. WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND VEHICLE NOT RUNNING, NO CHIME WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED. IF KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION…”NHTSA complaint 10850025 — filed 03/16/2016
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Buick Enclave have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Buick Enclave: 21 of 211 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have in total?
211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
