MYRModel Year Report

2014 Buick Enclave

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Buick Enclave
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Enclave Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2008: 536 complaints 2008 2009: 220 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 211 complaints 2011 2012: 132 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2014: 289 complaints 2014 2015: 170 complaints 2016: 140 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2017 2018: 64 complaints 2019: 39 complaints 2020: 52 complaints 2020 2021: 24 complaints 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 35 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2014: 289 complaints
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YearComplaints
2008536
2009220
2010275
2011211
2012132
201368
2014289
2015170
2016140
2017178
201864
201939
202052
202124
202212
202318
20247
202535
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 71%

71% of complaints: air bags — 204 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was crashed into the driver's side front and driver's side passenger doors by another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240603

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190719

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S PRESSURE INCREASED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S EARS TO HURT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141216

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The Buick did a hard turn to the left, without any action of the driver, and went into an uncontrollable counterclockwise spin and hit the concrete divider.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210714

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 289
R 20140410 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.

Campaign 14V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — electrical system, fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014.

Campaign 14V223000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140711 — seat belts

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.

Campaign 14V266000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190528 — RQ (closed 20200831)

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

I 20200831 — EA (closed 20240830)

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

R 20210524 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 21V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220110 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 21V782000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240223 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 23V334000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (204 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V092000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V223000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V266000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V782000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V334000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Buick Enclave is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Enclave have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.