Buick reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 5,056 complaints about Buick models with NHTSA since 2010, and Buick has filed 56 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Buick models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave | 1,745 | 2010–2026 | 2014 | Airbags |
| LaCrosse | 902 | 2010–2019 | 2012 | Electrical system |
| Regal | 636 | 2010–2020 | 2011 | Engine |
| Encore | 601 | 2013–2022 | 2015 | Engine |
| Verano | 441 | 2012–2017 | 2013 | Electrical system |
| Envision | 245 | 2016–2025 | 2017 | Electrical system |
| Encore GX | 235 | 2020–2026 | 2020 | Electrical system |
| Lucerne | 103 | 2010–2011 | 2010 | Electrical system |
| Envista | 95 | 2024–2026 | 2024 | Electrical system |
| Cascada | 53 | 2016–2019 | 2016 | Body and structure |
Look up a Buick by VIN or model year
Recent Buick warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Buick filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2026· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2020 model year Buick Encore GX vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Sep 2026· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2021 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Sep 2026· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Oct 2025· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2020 model year Buick Encore GX vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Oct 2025· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2021 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Oct 2025· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Jun 2025· Engine· Enclave
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe.
- Jan 2025· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Nov 2024· Engine· Encore GX
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Jun 2024· Other or unspecified· Enclave
Special Coverage - certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe.
- Jun 2024· Engine· Envision
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.0 gasoline engine (RPO LSY), may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- May 2024· Electrical system· Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal, Verano, Encore, Cascada
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.