2017 Buick Enclave Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Enclave.

20162018
Complaints
199
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Buick Enclave Problems

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

#1142 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:21,532 mi
Crash-related:4
#26 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:22,175 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:26,125 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Buick Enclave.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS142421,532 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6122,175 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM526,125 mi
ENGINE561,776 mi
POWER TRAIN436,500 mi
SEAT BELTS4319,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL431,083 mi
SEATS3212,134 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY3112,022 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES2250 mi
STEERING227,200 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER2125 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY180,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER195,015 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1170,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD1
SUSPENSION1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1

Recalls for 2017 Buick Enclave

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~996,303 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.

21V782000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~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.

21V782000AIR 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.

Other Buick Enclave Years

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