Owners have filed 221 complaints
about the 2015 Buick Enclave with NHTSA between 2015 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 18 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 60
Against the median year of the Buick Enclave. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 40
7.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 33
19% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
22.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
56.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
67.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1013.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2735.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1316.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
810.4%
150,000+ miles
67.8%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2015 Buick Enclave SUV FWD
16.9% risk
2015 Buick Enclave SUV AWD
15.5% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2015peak 16Aug 2026
Recalls on the 2015 Buick Enclave
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202327742,154 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Recall 2022189242 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Recall 20216198 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall only affects certain driver-front airbag inflators with a lot number identified from a suspect lot. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Alexandria, KYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
2015 Buick Enclave put in Park, doors unlocked, got out and the vehicle moved while in park.
NHTSA complaint #11697178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, INCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I had storm damage to my vehicle and needed the front headlight replaced. This was a insurance claim and it went to a local body shop as well as a GM Dealership trying to fix the problem. My vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Forwarding Headlights that turn with my steering wheel. Once my headlight was replaced this feature cannot work again. This feature is what holds my headlights in alignment with a module behind the headlight. GM is aware of this issue, and they cannot fix it. Now I have headlights that will not stay in place. The GM dealership said it cannot set my headlights the proper way due to the feature not working now. GM owned the issue; told us their engineers are working to find a fix however it has been years and every Enclave that needs a new headlight loses the feature they can't fix. I bought this car for the adaptive headlight feature to help me see at night and now I'm stuck with a vehicle I don't even want because GM can't fix their own product. It is not fair, and I can't see at night at all now due to my headlight pointing at the ground. Safety is a huge issue. GM needs to recall and fix their Enclaves or any other vehicles they make that have Adaptive Forward Assistant Headlights.
NHTSA complaint #11694298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lompoc, CACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
I was in a car accident on 10/31/2023. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt (Pretensioners) did not engage as a result of this high impact force. Esis- General Motors inspected the vehicle and provided the crash data retrieval report, attached. There were no problems prior to the accident.
NHTSA complaint #11579325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lompoc, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I was in a car accident on 10/31/2023. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt (Pretensioners) did not engage as a result of this high impact force. Esis- General Motors inspected the vehicle and provided the crash data retrieval report, attached. There were no problems prior to the accident.
NHTSA complaint #11579325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAlden, NYCrash1 injured
STEERING
SON WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE STEERING LOCKED. VEARED OFF ROAD AFTER TURNING ONTO STREET, WENT OVER CURB ONTO SIDEWALK AND HIT LIGHT POLE AND CONCRETE BENCH, STOPPING INCHES FROM A BUILDING. CAR WAS TOTALED
NHTSA complaint #11403787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBullhead, AZCrash
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THEY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES OR MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEN WHILE IDLE WHEN A TRUCK CAME FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE ANYTHING IN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE BODY SHOP FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP (FINDLAY CHEVY BUICK GMC ADDRESS: 2565 LAUGHLIN VIEW DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429; PHONE: (928) 754-3400) WHO ONLY ATTEMPTED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *BF CONSUMER SAYS THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER SAYS THAT ISSUE MAY BE DUE TO THE SEAT BEING TO LOW FOR A SHORTER PERSON TO SEE OUT OF THE MIRROR. CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
NHTSA complaint #11330399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Elon, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump module
NHTSA complaint #11756730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, KYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
2015 Buick Enclave put in Park, doors unlocked, got out and the vehicle moved while in park.
NHTSA complaint #11697178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, INCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I had storm damage to my vehicle and needed the front headlight replaced. This was a insurance claim and it went to a local body shop as well as a GM Dealership trying to fix the problem. My vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Forwarding Headlights that turn with my steering wheel. Once my headlight was replaced this feature cannot work again. This feature is what holds my headlights in alignment with a module behind the headlight. GM is aware of this issue, and they cannot fix it. Now I have headlights that will not stay in place. The GM dealership said it cannot set my headlights the proper way due to the feature not working now. GM owned the issue; told us their engineers are working to find a fix however it has been years and every Enclave that needs a new headlight loses the feature they can't fix. I bought this car for the adaptive headlight feature to help me see at night and now I'm stuck with a vehicle I don't even want because GM can't fix their own product. It is not fair, and I can't see at night at all now due to my headlight pointing at the ground. Safety is a huge issue. GM needs to recall and fix their Enclaves or any other vehicles they make that have Adaptive Forward Assistant Headlights.
NHTSA complaint #11694298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ewing, NJ
TIRES
I went to Firestone in 2023 about my tire recalled and they claimed there was no recalled. I went again on July 5th, 2025 to changed all my tires but three of them were the tire mentioned. I provided documentation but the agent refused any recalled. Today July 22 , the manager Jason C told me tire recalled only last 6 months and he looked at the recall but per him is not applicable because I used the tire. I was expecting free replacement of 3 tires but they refused or willing to made an adjustment. I'm looking to see if the comment from the manager were correct or not. The firestone location is on address: 777 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne, PA 19047-1823 phone 215-792-6901. If the firestone agent in 2023 told me there is no recall even with documentation and once again in July 2025 I was told the same thing .I will use the tires but during all this time I experience holes, changed valves and replacement one but it costed me money. Please advised [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11675413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ewing, NJ
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
I went to Firestone in 2023 about my tire recalled and they claimed there was no recalled. I went again on July 5th, 2025 to changed all my tires but three of them were the tire mentioned. I provided documentation but the agent refused any recalled. Today July 22 , the manager Jason C told me tire recalled only last 6 months and he looked at the recall but per him is not applicable because I used the tire. I was expecting free replacement of 3 tires but they refused or willing to made an adjustment. I'm looking to see if the comment from the manager were correct or not. The firestone location is on address: 777 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne, PA 19047-1823 phone 215-792-6901. If the firestone agent in 2023 told me there is no recall even with documentation and once again in July 2025 I was told the same thing .I will use the tires but during all this time I experience holes, changed valves and replacement one but it costed me money. Please advised [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11675413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
ENGINE
oil just disappears. Burns off all the engine oil w no smoke
NHTSA complaint #11673533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Opelika, AL
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side air bag unintendedly deployed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11664356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crozet, VA
POWER TRAIN
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months. Since the vehicle shuts off, there are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.
NHTSA complaint #11651741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crozet, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months. Since the vehicle shuts off, there are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.
NHTSA complaint #11651741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crozet, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months. Since the vehicle shuts off, there are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.
NHTSA complaint #11651741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,282 milesTonopah, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side roof air bags independently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver's side and front passenger's side seat belts had seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,282.
NHTSA complaint #11649191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesCrestview, FL
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. Additionally, the second-row driver’s side seat belt buckle had fractured and was inoperable. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 270,000,
NHTSA complaint #11631383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesCrestview, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. Additionally, the second-row driver’s side seat belt buckle had fractured and was inoperable. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 270,000,
NHTSA complaint #11631383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsdale, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11622954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evansville, IN
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11619177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dexter, MI
AIR BAGS
I was notified via USPS mail by GM 06/2023 regarding a recall (N232404980 / 23V334) & parts not being currently available. I received a follow-up USPS mail by GM 03/2024 regarding the same recall & parts now being available. I followed up with my Buick dealer 05.24.2024 to request a service appointment. I was told the parts were NOT available & the only way for my vehicle to get fixed was by setting up a "placeholder" appointment to get the parts ordered. This "placeholder" was scheduled for 10.31.2024. I hadn't heard anything & reached back out to the dealer on 08.09.24 & was told the part is still not available & still on order. My vehicle is an older model Buick Enclave (2015) & this is safety recall that can't be completed 1 & 1/2 years AFTER notification (6 months after telling me the parts WERE available). This is getting ridiculous to have to wait to have a SAFETY recall, especially as the issues are more prevalent in older models. And this is also hindering my ability to trade in/resell my vehicle since it's an OPEN recall.
NHTSA complaint #11608418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V44000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Hennessy Buick GMC (7261 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA 30260); and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11607092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Haysville, KS
ENGINE
I took my car in for routine maintenance service and requested them to investigate a rattle noise when the car is started and when it idles. The vehicle was around 96K mile range. The repair center said it was the fuel injection system and it was normal. Fast forward to now, I have 111k miles, same rattle noise, and took my car back to shop for routine maintenance service and investigation into the rattle noise. It's the timing chain. Timing chain was stretched to the point where it couldn't be tightened and had to have over $4000 worth of repairs done to replace the chain and other damaged components. I pulled my owners manual and even searched online for the OEM recommended inspections for major components of my car and nothing about having timing chain inspected at any specific mileage point, or any other major components that could fail are listed for major components that could be inspected for wear and tear at said mileage milestones. The fact that prior year models had recalls due to failed timing chains, you'd expect to see following year cars, of the same body style, to have a heightened recommended inspection schedule to make sure the solution to the prior recall worked.
NHTSA complaint #11602483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The Plains, OH
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11599178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesColumbus, OH
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11592648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Wayne, IN
AIR BAGS
GM Recall N232404980: I was sent a letter in June 2023 about this recall, which stated parts were not currently available to replace the airbag. The letter states that GM will contact me when the part becomes available. On May 8, 2024 I called my local GM dealer to ask about the status of this recall. The dealer said they would have to special order the part and would notify me when it was available. The dealer never notified me and on May 28, 2024 I called the dealer, they checked, and the part had come into the dealership. Today I had the new airbag installed at the dealership. Had I not followed up on this recall I may never have been notifed that the replacement was available. This is totally unaccepable and GM should be held responsible.
NHTSA complaint #11592347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cordele, GA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11592459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Katy, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11590313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tulsa, OK
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11587728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Attleboro, MA
AIR BAGS
The recall was discovered on March 25 by my car insurance company. We stopped driving the vehicle since it is unsafe to drive it until recall is remidied with a new part. I have called GM 3 times as well as 3 different dealerships. GM and one dealership mentioned the vehicle is actually safe to drive its just if you got in accident that it would be a concern! Noone can say when these parts will be in and its already been 3 weeks. The dealerships refuse to offer a loaner and when asked about reimburse for a rental they said to call GM. Gm refused to reimburse for a rental since my car is paid for and out of their warranty. GM nor the dealerships are actually doing anything to fix the car or offer transportation that is safe until it can be fixed.
NHTSA complaint #11581790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.