repaired · 2024 Q1
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2021 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2021 Buick Enclave, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-210 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Buick Enclave has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes
6Electrical system
3Structure
3Seat belts
2Power train
2Engine
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q4
Sensor: frontal impact
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase 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
2021 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
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Buick Enclave safety ratings
2021 Buick Enclave SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Enclave owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brakes started grinding at 1000 miles. I will filed a complaint with the dealership and hope they record it. Now I have approximately 2100 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brake pad and rotor on the right front are grinding every time I apply the brakes. On July 23 2021…
No accident. I bought this brand new car on May 29, 2021, and have been experiencing brake issues. When I apply the brakes, there is a weird noise, grinding type and it feels like there is less traction (like when slowing down on snow). I have to apply more pressure to my brakes to slow the vehicle…
Brakes started grinding at 300 miles. I have filed a complaint with dealership who did record it and advised that it was a known issue that GM is working to resolve. I now have approximately 2000 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brakes are grinding every time I apply the…
Own a 2021 Enclave?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.