System Defect Summaries & Field Data
NHTSA enrichment missing — model token did not resolve or API query failed. Do not treat as zero complaints.
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
PendingNHTSA owner complaints
PendingSafety recalls on file
PendingTop issue reports · Pending
—Recall count unknown
0 average monthly buyer searches in the US (google ads data · as of Jul 28, 2026). Run a MotoMetrics scan for your VIN to see live repair exposure.
Verify the data — open primary sources · as of Jul 28, 2026
- NHTSA recalls API — 2027 Buick Enclave · NHTSA.gov recall lookup · as of Jul 28, 2026
- NHTSA complaints API — 2027 Buick Enclave · NHTSA.gov complaint portal · as of Jul 28, 2026
- NHTSA ODI FLAT_CMPL bulk file — public complaints archive when REST gaps occur · as of Jul 28, 2026
- Wikipedia — Buick Enclave — pageviews fallback when google ads data unavailable · as of Jul 28, 2026
- Wikipedia intro extract — platform heritage · Wikimedia API · as of Jul 28, 2026
- NHTSA manufacturer communications — dealer bulletins · as of Jul 28, 2026
- MotoMetrics diagnostic app — on-site OBD scan & fraud checks · as of Jul 28, 2026
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.
- 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.
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