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 28, 2026
Key facts for this model year
12NHTSA owner complaints
1Safety recalls on file
2Top issue reports · Service Brakes
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you
Verify the data — open primary sources · as of Jul 28, 2026
System Defect Summaries & Field Data
Active safety recalls on file: 1 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
Top NHTSA complaint categories
- SERVICE BRAKES — 2 reports (source: NHTSA Complaints API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER — 1 reports (source: NHTSA Complaints API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 1 reports (source: NHTSA Complaints API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 1 reports (source: NHTSA Complaints API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE — 1 reports (source: NHTSA Complaints API · as of Jul 28, 2026)
Recent recall summaries
Campaign 22V210000 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · API record
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
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 SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to BACK OVER PREVENTION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Inspect systems related to EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN (campaign 22V210000).
- 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.