6 complaints reported

2020 Buick Enclave Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Oct 2025

Front exhaust flex pipes had to be replaced. It’s a common problem and a recall exists for the prior year.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2025
Aug 2025

The front exhaust pipe bracket has broken. Upon investigation, this is an ongoing issue for 2018-2019, and 2021-2023 Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave models, but NOT 2020. All of the models use the exhaust system and same bracket, and it should be included as a special coverage. In fact, the attached picture of my vehicle will show that it is an identical break to those pictures used in the previous bulletins. Any help is appreciated. Reference: N252503850, N242445280, N222385510, N212356540, and photo attached.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2025
Mar 2025

Front exhaust bracket detached from exhaust. An issue that has resulted in a hole in my exhaust. This same issue has been identified and warranty extended for 2019 and 2021 enclaves with the same engine and exhaust parts. Dealership wants to change $1000 to fix the issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2025
Sep 2024

The vehicle's exhaust intermediate pipe mount has broken has caused damage in the intermediate pipe requiring both the be replaced. The cracked exhaust allows exhaust fumes to enter the passenger compartment. A recall (N222385510) for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has been made however is addressing this on only the 2021 models, even though the same issue is applicable to other models. On the this forum, there are several complaints of this design flaw reported. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/06/gm-to-fix-2021-chevy-traverse-front-exhaust-pipe-issue/

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2024
Jul 2024

2020 Buick Enclave mounting bracket separated from the front exhaust pipe which caused a hole to appear in the exhaust pipe. This is a known issue for 2019, 2021, and 2022 Buick Enclaves. No warning light The exhaust fumes along with Carbon Monoxide were coming through my ac vents for several months. There is no indication on when the mounting bracket separated.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Dec 2023

The mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe separates from the pipe. This issue has been identified on 2019 and 2021 models and special coverage adjustment N212356540 Front Exhaust Pipe has been issued. The same exact defect has occured to my 2020 model Enclave.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2023

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The 2020 Buick Enclave has 6 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.