buick Enclave problems
0 safety recalls. 177 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
HEARD A RATTLE OR FLUTTERING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT AREA OF ENCLAVE, TOOK TO DEALER ON 12/21/2017 AND WAS INFORMED AFTER HAVING A TEST DRIVE AND INSPECTION ,SOUND WAS AN A/C HOSE CONTACTING ANOTHER HOSE , DEALER IN BUFORD ,GA STATED ISSUE WAS REPAIRED. WHILE TRAVELING NORTH…
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (AIR BAGS) however, the contact was told the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Received safety recall last year 2021 and made arrangements with John Holt Auto Sales in Chickasha, OK. They took all the information and said we would be notified when the air bag replacement had arrived. It's been over a year now and this problem still exists. Not sure how…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED AND THE SERVICE STABILITY TRACK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Buick Enclave is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 144 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Buick Enclave has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Buick Enclave?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 177 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.