2018 Buick Enclave: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 66 complaints about the 2018 Buick Enclave describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2025
2
2018
5
2015
2
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2010
3
2009
5
2008
7

What owners say

Filed Dec 10, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MD

The brake system ABS module/sensor malfunctions- yes it is available for further inspection. Safety is an issue due to the ABS indicator light on. Yes, the problem/issue has been confirmed by a dealership. No inspections have occurred other than the dealership. The only warning is the light indicator for the brakes, parking ABS.

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Passenger side rear electronic parking brake wire clip failed, wire is rubbing against the rear cv boot. This caused a short that led to defective ABS control module that had to be replaced for anti-skid and anti-roll for this SUV. It also affected the transmission alert system. Related Bulletins: https://s3.amazonaws.com/shop-ware-prod-attachments/2ce2615fbf6158c020eb7ddbba19c956d5c9cf33.pdf?1678982217 https://s3.amazonaws.com/shop-ware-prod-attachments/df15af6513bb2265bc07179efd733f06e355fe8a.pdf?1678916531 From Shop: "Continued working with the electronic parking brake system Used GM Techline connect to attempt to reprogram the EBCM because of the programming error DTC. After programming we also performed the module configuration procedure and although e removed the programming error, the system is still reporting a failure with the LEFT parking brake circuit. All circuits have been checked. The current hypothesis is that the electronic brake control module (EBCM) has failed internally. This likely occurred when the actuator wiring became exposed and allowed the wiring to short together. : https://s3.amazonaws.com/shop-ware-prod-attachments/d0edde862ec36d33b013087e9934f74892154a13.pdf?1678995379

Filed Feb 23, 2022 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to drive sluggishly before coming to a stop. The brake warning light had illuminated and the message service ABS system was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS computer had lost its program and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Brakes · 20,900 miles · WY

While driving on very slick roads on a highway, I attempted to brake the vehicle in preparation to making a left hand turn. I could not stop the vehicle. The wheels kept pushing me forward. I could feel the ABS pulsing but the vehicle would not stop. Luckily, no one was ahead of me or I would have hit the vehicle. It felt like the car was overriding my attempts to stop it. I wasn't just sliding on slick roads; the vehicle was actively pushing me forward.

Filed Jul 7, 2018 · Brakes · 1,200 miles · VA

I was driving the car and when I depressed the brakes the brakes did not engage. The dashboard illuminated with a "brake assist: alert and I could feel the ABS brakes engage. Luckily this happened while I was pulling into a parking lot. Only had 1,200 miles. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Check engine light did come on and showed code p0557. They replaced the crank shaft position sensor wiring harness and 2 gaskets, based on a repair bulletin and then before I could get the vehicle home it happened again. No brakes, but brake assist activated and ABS was able to stop the vehicle. Check engine light came on again and showed codes p0557, u0401, u0121, & u0078. Had vehicle towed to dealer again. This time they replaced part # 84341899. Luckily both instances happened at low speeds and I was able to safety maneuver the vehicle to a place where I could get towed and nobody was in front of me.