2017 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 211 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 289 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 140 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
80% of complaints: air bags — 143 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170302
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230906
There is a recall and parts are unavailable (backordered). I contacted the dealer and confirmed parts are unavailable. My safety and safety of my family is at risk and would like to know what can be done until the part is available.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230906
3% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
3% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
2% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.
2% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170302
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
2017 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (143 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V782000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V334000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Buick Enclave is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Enclave have?
3 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.