Platform Heritage
The Buick Enclave is a three-row full-size crossover SUV produced by General Motors since 2007. It was previewed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, officially as a concept car, making it the first Lambda vehicle to be displayed. The Enclave is partially based on the Buick Centieme concept shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
The first-generation Enclave, the Saturn Outlook, the original GMC Acadia, and the first-generation Chevrolet Traverse all shared the GM Lambda platform.
The Enclave replaced both of Buick's SUVs, the minivan-based Rendezvous and the truck-based Rainier, as well as the Terraza minivan. The second-generation Enclave was officially revealed at the 2017 New York International Auto Show.
Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Jul 27, 2026
Key facts for this model year
178NHTSA owner complaints
3Safety recalls on file
140Top issue reports · Air Bags
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you
Verify the data — open primary sources · as of Jul 27, 2026
System Defect Summaries & Field Data
Active safety recalls on file: 3 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jul 27, 2026)
Top NHTSA complaint categories
Recent recall summaries
Campaign 21V782000 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · API record
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.
Campaign 21V246000 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · API record
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.
Campaign 23V334000 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · API record
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.
YouTube voice themes below are research hints only — verify against NHTSA data before citing.
On-Site Buick Enclave Pre-Purchase Checklist
- Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
- Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
- Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
- Inspect systems related to AIR BAGS (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to UNKNOWN OR OTHER (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to STRUCTURE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to SEAT BELTS (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (campaign 21V782000).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS (campaign 21V246000).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (campaign 23V334000).
- Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Buick Enclave before signing the bill of sale.
Buick OBD-II trouble code quick reference
- P0420 — Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — top long-tail code across most makes
- P0171 — Fuel system too lean — vacuum leaks and fuel trim diagnostics
- P0300 — Engine misfire detected — inspect coils, plugs, and compression
Generic diagnostic context only — confirm stored, pending, and permanent codes with a full-protocol scan before purchase.