AI Damage2022 Buick Enclave: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Buick Enclave filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. The maker issued 627 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 627
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 21% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 21% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 21% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Backover prevention 7% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 48.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 157.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 48 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 157 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 57 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 24 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts!
THE car is supposed to have anti collision sensors in the front grill but the car did not stop or slow down and no warning lights went off , also from the hood had a buckled bacl along with the front fenders and pushed both fenders back a little enough to prevent either front door from opening had to exit through the…
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.
Rear hatch randomly opens. Hatch button sometimes works, usually not.
Brake booster has gone out at 100,000 miles. Brakes do not work when vehicle is first started. Problem was diagnosed by an independent mechanics shop. There was no warning light until after the first incident.
My headlights and brake lights do not currently work because of what was diagnosed as electrical failure at the Buick dealership. There are no warranties for this issue specifically aside from the 36,000/3 year warranty which is expired.
No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, while shifted into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not identified.
Vehicle has exhaust leak which triggered check engine light. Could also possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,374 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 35% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Enclave has 50 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 14, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- Emission Recall
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- Improvements to OnStar functionality
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
NHTSA lists 627 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, service brakes, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (36%), windows, sunroof (14%), rear-view camera (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA lists 627 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Buick Enclave from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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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.