Buick Enclave problems and recalls by year

2,506 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2008 (536); 29 recalls, 5 investigations.

By model year

Enclave by model year
Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported system
2026	2	1	Engine
2025	38	0	Service brakes
2024	7	0	Engine
2023	21	0	Exterior lighting
2022	14	1	Engine
2021	26	2	Service brakes
2020	60	6	Engine
2019	44	1	Power train
2018	65	0	Service brakes
2017	179	3	Air bags
2016	141	4	Air bags
2015	171	5	Air bags
2014	292	7	Air bags
2013	70	4	Engine
2012	132	6	Engine
2011	213	6	Steering
2010	275	6	Steering
2009	220	8	Steering
2008	536	6	Power train

Years with 100+ complaints

2017 Enclave: 179 complaints

6 crashes, 6 injuries · 23V334000, 21V782000, 21V246000

2017 Enclave, 179 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	143	64,000
Electrical system	6	52,000
Unknown or other	6	24,000
Engine	5	34,906
Vehicle speed control	5	75,000
Power train	4	58,000
Seat belts	4	33,000
Seats	3	24,000

2016 Enclave: 141 complaints

2 crashes, 5 injuries · 23V334000, 21V782000, 15V833000, 15V609000

2016 Enclave, 141 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	110	127,000
Engine	9	65,000
Power train	9	23,773
Electrical system	7	51,000
Unknown or other	7	35,000
Seat belts	3	130,000
Steering	3	69,000
Fuel/propulsion system	2	69,499

2015 Enclave: 171 complaints

7 crashes, 6 injuries · 23V334000, 22V246000, 21V782000, 21V246000, 15V044000

2015 Enclave, 171 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	104	97,000
Electrical system	14	66,786
Unknown or other	13	42,000
Engine	12	74,000
Steering	12	80,000
Service brakes	10	64,592
Electronic stability control (esc)	6	74,000
Seat belts	6	55,000

2014 Enclave: 292 complaints

9 crashes, 3 fires, 17 injuries · 23V334000, 21V782000, 21V246000, 14V614000, 14V266000, 14V223000, 14V092000

2014 Enclave, 292 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	205	90,000
Electrical system	26	63,400
Power train	21	40,000
Engine	17	55,000
Unknown or other	12	66,000
Seat belts	11	50,472
Steering	11	57,000
Service brakes	6	64,000

2012 Enclave: 132 complaints

9 crashes, 25 injuries · 21V782000, 21V246000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 12V151000

2012 Enclave, 132 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Engine	24	112,000
Air bags	21	75,000
Electrical system	19	66,000
Unknown or other	19	98,000
Steering	17	59,500
Structure › Body	14	96,000
Power train	13	89,000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate	7	65,100

2011 Enclave: 213 complaints

14 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries · 21V782000, 21V246000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 12V151000

2011 Enclave, 213 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	41	60,441
Air bags	38	56,000
Engine	35	82,100
Power train	32	40,500
Electrical system	21	57,000
Structure › Body	16	50,000
Vehicle speed control	14	43,407
Electronic stability control (esc)	11	68,000

2010 Enclave: 275 complaints

5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries · 21V782000, 21V246000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 10V375000

2010 Enclave, 275 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	125	68,000
Engine	72	93,000
Power train	30	82,400
Electrical system	21	107,000
Unknown or other	18	85,000
Vehicle speed control	9	54,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	8	60,000
Fuel/propulsion system	8	93,000

2009 Enclave: 220 complaints

3 crashes, 6 fires, 11 injuries · 21V782000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 10V375000, 10V240000, 09V073000, 08V615000

2009 Enclave, 220 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	107	70,000
Engine	35	96,207
Power train	33	91,000
Electrical system	20	57,796
Unknown or other	12	102,488
Vehicle speed control	10	129,900
Electronic stability control (esc)	9	74,321
Air bags	8	98,000

2008 Enclave: 536 complaints

13 crashes, 10 fires, 41 injuries · 21V782000, 15V415000, 14V118000, 10V240000, 08V441000, 08V410000

2008 Enclave, 536 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	129	85,000
Air bags	101	89,000
Steering	98	74,000
Engine	72	90,000
Electrical system	71	85,430
Structure › Body	37	87,000
Unknown or other	37	120,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	22	104,000

29 recall campaigns since 2005

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 26V114000 (2026, equipment); 21V115000 (2020, tires); 20V684000 (2020, tires); 20V446000 (2020, air bags)
Chevrolet Traverse: 23V334000 (2014–2017, air bags); 22V246000 (2015, air bags); 22V210000 (2021–2022, air bags); 21V782000 (2008–2017, air bags); 21V472000 (2021, air bags); 21V246000 (2010–2015, 2017, air bags); 20V639000 (2020, fuel system, gasoline); 19V643000 (2020, structure); 15V833000 (2016, seats); 15V609000 (2016, visibility); 15V415000 (2008–2012, structure); 15V044000 (2015, tires); 14V266000 (2009–2014, seat belts); 14V223000 (2014, electrical system); 14V118000 (2008–2013, air bags); 12V151000 (2011–2012, visibility); 10V375000 (2009–2010, seat belts); 08V615000 (2009, seat belts)
Chevrolet Malibu: 20V668000 (2019–2020, power train); 14V092000 (2014, power train); 09V073000 (2009, power train)
Chevrolet Impala: 14V614000 (2014, electrical system)
Chevrolet Tahoe: 10V240000 (2008–2009, electrical system); 08V441000 (2008, electrical system)
GMC Acadia: 08V410000 (2008, visibility)

Defect investigations

1 of 5 open.

Investigations naming the Enclave
Investigation	Years	Opened	Subject	Status
EA26006	2024–2026	August 21, 2026	Electronic Brake Module Component Failure	Open
EA20002	2009–2014	August 31, 2020	Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure	Closed
RQ19003	2009–2014	May 28, 2019	Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure	Closed
AQ10001	2009	November 18, 2010	Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit	Closed
EA08010	2008	June 12, 2008	NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES	Closed

Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Buick models.

Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.