2018 Buick Enclave vs 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Buick Enclave | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 453 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,026 | 1,106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,793 mi | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 100 |
| Engine | 13 | 83 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 36 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 16 |
| Steering | 2 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2018 Buick Enclave
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.