repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2017 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 179 owner complaints about the 2017 Buick Enclave, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-246 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Buick Enclave has problems
179 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
145Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
5Engine
5Vehicle speed control
4Power train
4Seat belts
4Structure
3Seats
2Lane departure
1712 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 145 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Buick Enclave recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Enclave year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Enclave median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Enclave owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Responded to a Recall notice on passenger air bag in August 2025. Have had vehicle to GM dealership many times. They can't fix it. And won't call me back. Have called Buick direct and they are also having trouble with the dealership. But the service employees at Buick have been very helpful. This…
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
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