Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she heard an abnormal loud popping noise coming from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact stated there was no object that had struck the sunroof nor any other vehicle nearby that could have caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact was able to continue to drive and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the sunroof glass. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, water was leaking from the overhead console near the OnStar controls onto the center screen display. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the sunroof had never been opened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the leak in the sunroof was confirmed; however, the source of the leak could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,230.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH when the contact was attempting to pull into a parking space when they hit another vehicle near the driver's side. The contact was not able to see the other vehicle. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was filed. No injuries or medical attention was needed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for repairs. The contact stated that then while idle when a truck came from the side of the vehicle crashing into the driver side of the vehicle when this occurred the contact was not able to see anything in the side view mirror. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was returned to the body shop for the driver's side door to be replaced. …
My husband was driving our vehicle on I-20 in georgia on tues 8/15. It was around 2:00 pm, 90-95 degrees, no cars within a 1/2 mile in front or behind. It sounded like a small explosion. Sunroof shattered outward. The shade was pulled so glass did not come into the passenger section. A fine glass dust came through the shade. Buick is claiming it was hit by an unknown impact. That is completely untrue. There was no vehicle, person or equipment anywhere near. It was very disconcerting and the startle/distraction could have caused a serious accident. Please help get car manufacturers to change the type of glass or installation so this does not happen again. In the meanwhile, it should be the manufacturers responsibility to pay for repairs.
Blind spot is extremely large between the front windshield and side windows, because of the enlarged side view mirror housing. Entire vehicles and people can dissappear into these spots rendering them invisible to proceeding motorist.
Passenger side front window developed a stress crack. The crack begins unders the cover for the rearview mirror and extends upwards about 1/3 of the way down window and terminates at the top edge of the glass. The crack happened while driving and there were no strikes to the side window. Appears to be a faulty piece of glass. I have since observed another Buick Enclave with the passenger side front window cracked in the exact same location with the same crack pattern
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. While loading some items in the back of the vehicle, the sun roof shattered into pieces. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealer (walter jackson in ringgold, georgia), but was not covered under warranty. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the heater was activated and overheated, causing third-degree burns to the contact's foot. The vehicle was inspected but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Related recalls (3)
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, and GMC acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
GM is recalling 88,809 my 2008 Buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 GMC acadia and Saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. The recall began o October 13, 2008. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or…
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Enclave years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (30) and 2014 (5) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Buick Enclave window & wiper problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 15V-609 (motor, Sep 29, 2015); 12V-151 (linkages, Apr 9, 2012); 08V-410 (linkages, Aug 14, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Buick Enclave window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles; 46% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the sun/moon roof assembly (17 mentions), followed by the glass, side/rear (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.