2016 Buick Enclave
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
- Complaints
- 141
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
78% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 141 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 213 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 292 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
78% · 110 reportsShow complaint excerpts
We have a very serious concern about our vehicle. We were involved in a car accident on Friday, July 28, 2018. A car ran right into our rear without stopping at about 45 MPH. We were very surprised our airbags did not deploy upon impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-28
We were involved in a motor vehicle accident on i-79 in Pennsylvania where we were struck from the rear we were stopped in traffic the impact was severe it knocked the rear tire completely off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-28
Also filed under Seat belts
The contact owns 2016 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12
Power train
7% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased this used 2016 Buick Enclave in July 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began repeatedly jerking and hesitating while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Engine
6% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise when accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that they could not duplicate the sound. The vehicle was not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-19
Electrical system
6% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Steering
2% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-09-30Visibility15V609000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced.
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2016-01-28Seats15V833000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016.
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2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 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.
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2024-02-23Air bags23V334000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 110 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V609000 · Visibility
- Recall 15V833000 · Seats
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2016 Buick Enclave reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Buick Enclave is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Enclave?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Enclave have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.