2015 Buick Enclave Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Buick Enclave.

20142016
Complaints
220
per 10K Sold
35.4
US Sales
62,081
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2015 Buick Enclave Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1104 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:34,571 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:70,124 mi
#312 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:92,209 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Buick Enclave.

Airbags
104
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,571
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,124
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,209
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
87,667
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
58,999
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,045
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Buick Enclave

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,007,509 vehicles.

23V334000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~995,085 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

22V246000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~2,687 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

21V782000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:frontal
~555 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

15V044000Tires
~9,074 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

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2015 Buick Enclave — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Buick Enclave reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Buick Enclave has 220 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 104 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Buick Enclave?
Top reported problems: Airbags (104 complaints, avg 34,571 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 70,124 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 92,209 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Buick Enclave?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,823 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Buick Enclave include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,007,509 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Buick Enclave?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Enclave reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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