2017 Buick Enclave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Enclave years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Enclave. That ranks 6th out of 19 Enclave model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (145 complaints, 81%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 179owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Buick Enclave problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 145 | 81% | 64,000 | “air bags contacted” (38%) | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 16,850 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 31,053 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 12,023 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 12,134 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 250 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 27,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 125 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Buick Enclave recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Air bags:critical fasteners
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The door locks independently latched and unlatched. In addition, the traction control error message was…
We keep getting notifications that our 16 yr/old daughters car has an airbag safety recall with communication on it about how "quick" and "easy" it is to have the airbag recall repaired but it is ALL LIES! We have been waiting almost 1 year and the dealerships still can't get a replacement airbag…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to have the vehicle serviced at the dealer, but services were declined. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a…
> Failed component is the front sun roof window > The shattering of the glass sounded like a bullet coming through the roof of the car. Sprayed me with glass from the implosion. I was in heavy rush hour traffic. >There are several complaints about the sun roof window just shattering. > Not at this…
Shortly after purchasing my 2017 enclave premium around 60000 I noticed a problem that felt like vehicle's tires were skipping when making sharp turns. Upon my own extensive research (as I didnât have time money and couldnât go wonât vehicle) discovered a clutch pack needed replaced. This is…
Other Buick Enclave years
← 2016 Enclave · 2018 Enclave →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Enclave | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 Enclave | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Enclave | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 Enclave | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Enclave | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 Enclave | 60 | 6 |
| 2019 Enclave | 44 | 1 |
| 2018 Enclave | 65 | 0 |
| 2017 | 179 | 3 |
| 2016 Enclave | 141 | 4 |
| 2015 Enclave | 171 | 5 |
| 2014 Enclave | 292 | 7 |
| 2013 Enclave | 70 | 4 |
| 2012 Enclave | 132 | 6 |
| 2011 Enclave | 213 | 6 |
| 2010 Enclave | 275 | 6 |
| 2009 Enclave | 220 | 8 |
| 2008 Enclave | 536 | 6 |
See all Buick Enclave problems by year, every Buick model, or the Buick VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 145 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Buick Enclave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Enclave model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.