AI DamageBuick Enclave: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Buick Enclave across 12 model years: 598 owner complaints and 1,693 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 44% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 3% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 3% of all complaints
- Air bags: 263 complaints (44% of all), 11 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 22.
- Engine: 69 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 620.
- Electrical system: 68 complaints (11% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1,284.
- Powertrain: 65 complaints (11% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 567.
- Service brakes: 59 complaints (10% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 207.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2025–2027
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2008–2024
- automatic, 6-speed 2008–2017
- automatic, 8-speed 2025–2027
- automatic, 9-speed 2018–2024
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 598 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 263 | 11 | 22 |
| Engine | 69 | 1 | 620 |
| Electrical system | 68 | 5 | 1,284 |
| Powertrain | 65 | 3 | 567 |
| Service brakes | 59 | 5 | 207 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 0 | 70 |
| Seat belts | 20 | 6 | 17 |
| Structure | 18 | 2 | 284 |
| Steering | 17 | 1 | 144 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 2 | 76 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1 | 113 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 138 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle suffered a catastrophic, uncommanded electronic and mechanical system failure within 30 days of purchase, resulting in a severe crash.Prior to the incident, the vehicle exhibited a violent, unexpected jerking motion while accelerating up a highway on-ramp, though control was briefly regained.
Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and his wife and daughter were all transported for medical attention and were checked for injuries. The contact received a CT scan and was currently undergoing physical therapy and pain management injections for back and hip injuries.
In December 2017 we were involved in a rear end collision so violent the spare tire was knocked out from under the vehicle. Our vehicle, 2014 Buick Enclave VIN [XXX] was struck in the rear. The lap belt held us secure, but the shoulder belt allowed us to be tossed forward.
The air bags did not deploy. The safety seat was located on the rear driver's side, and another safety seat was on the rear passenger's side; however, the rear passenger's side safety seat showed no visible signs of damage. There were no passengers in the safety seats.
No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for bloody stool, lower back pain, and neck pain. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
No airbag warning or alerts on dashboard. - I reported the accident to General Motors but no one yet assigned - GM case #: [XXX]. - No complete police report has been provided yet. Police provided link to Crash doc website with insurance info.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment
- This PI communicates the possibility of dtc U11E2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at…
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to…
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- A dealer is advised to perform no repairs if U3000 SYM 92 is found
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
- If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path…
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Rebuilding A Salvage Crashed 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir - Part 4amount per author: 22,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- How Bad Can It Be? Ep.31 | 2016 Buick Enclave #mobilemechanic
- 2016 buick enclave battery replacement
- Taking Longer Than It Should.. 2020 Buick Rebuild
- Rebuilding A Salvage Crashed 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir - Part 5
- Rebuilding A Salvage Crashed 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir - Part 3
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.