NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Buick Enclave Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Buick Enclave has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Buick Enclave, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Buick Enclave owner complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Enclave, describing incidents dated February 9, 2017 to July 30, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 145 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 179 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11755312 · Filed
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The door locks independently latched and unlatched. In addition, the traction control error message was…
ODI #11738188 · Filed
We keep getting notifications that our 16 yr/old daughters car has an airbag safety recall with communication on it about how "quick" and "easy" it is to have the airbag recall repaired but it is ALL LIES! We have been waiting almost 1 year and the dealerships still can't get a replacement airbag…
ODI #11725463 · Filed
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to have the vehicle serviced at the dealer, but services were declined. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a…
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #23V334000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 995,085 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N232404980 · Owners notified February 23, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #21V782000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 555 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N212349040 · Owners notified January 10, 2022 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured
NHTSA #21V246000 · Air Bags — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 108 vehicles
Repair completion: 50% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N202321200 · Owners notified May 24, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Buick Enclave model years
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