2017 Buick Enclave problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (139) · Vehicle Speed Control (5) · Seat Belts (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2023-05-10 · campaign 23V334000 · 995,085 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2021-10-07 · campaign 21V782000 · 555 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:critical Fasteners 2021-04-08 · campaign 21V246000 · 108 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,004)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-27 · PIT6002C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise about a part concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,004 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 100,000 mi“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 displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where…”
2026-05-15 · Air Bags“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 from the manufacturer 's to do said replacement. th…”
2026-03-19 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 95,015 mi“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 dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle …”
2026-03-11 · Structure:body“> failed component is the front sun roof window > the shattering of the glass sounded like a bullet coming through the roof of the car. sprayed me with glass from the implosion. i was in heavy rush hour traffic. >there are several complaints about the sun roof window just shattering. > not at this time. >no warning or cracks in the sun roof were …”
2026-02-15 · Suspension“shortly after purchasing my 2017 enclave premium around 60000 i noticed a problem that felt like vehicle's tires were skipping when making sharp turns. upon my own extensive research (as i didn’t have time money and couldn’t go won’t vehicle) discovered a clutch pack needed replaced. this is after replacing the battery and brakes nit even a month…”
2026-01-29 · Air Bags“responded to a recall notice on passenger air bag in august 2025. have had vehicle to gm dealership many times. they can't fix it. and won't call me back. have called buick direct and they are also having trouble with the dealership. but the service employees at buick have been very helpful. this is a safety issue and haven't driven my buick much s…”
2025-10-10 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 buick enclave. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made a…”
2025-07-18 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 buick enclave. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not ma…”
2025-07-15 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 buick enclave. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that several local dealers were contacted regarding the recall repair and was informed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that…”
2025-04-15 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 buick enclave the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not mad…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.