2015 Buick Enclave Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 105 airbag complaints for the 2015 Buick Enclave, 61% of all complaints filed for the year. Four related recalls cover driver airbag inflators that may explode and side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached. Median mileage at failure was 97,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 105
- 61% of 171
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 97,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the 'Service Air Bag' warning light coming on, sometimes on vehicles as low as 42,000 miles, with dealers unable to permanently fix a poor seat connector wiring fault (code B0021).
- Some owners report airbags and seat belt pretensioners failing to deploy during a crash, with General Motors later reviewing crash data retrieval reports.
- Multiple owners were notified of the driver airbag inflator recall (campaigns 22V246000 and 23V334000) but reported long waits because replacement parts were not yet available.
- One owner reported the air bag warning light illuminated at approximately 149,000 miles with no diagnosis performed.
- A pregnant owner described anxiety about driving while waiting for the recalled driver airbag inflator part, citing risk of the inflator exploding and sending metal fragments into the cabin.
When 2015 Buick Enclave airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2017, latest Jun 2, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2015 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V246000Apr 14, 2022Airbags2,687 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. 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 N222366190.
- NHTSA 21V782000Oct 7, 2021Airbags555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
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.
Remedy: 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.
Airbags complaints by Enclave model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2015 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists 105 airbag complaints for the 2015 Enclave, which is 61% of the 171 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall on the 2015 Buick Enclave?
- Yes. Four recalls cover this vehicle's airbags: campaigns 23V334000, 22V246000, and 21V782000 for a driver airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and 21V246000 for side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2015 Enclave?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on this model year is 97,000 miles.
- Were there any injuries or crashes linked to airbag complaints on the 2015 Enclave?
- NHTSA data tied to these airbag complaints for the 2015 Enclave show 1 crash and 1 injury; no fires were reported.
- How does the 2015 Enclave's airbag complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 61% share for 2015 is lower than 2016 (78%) and 2017 (81%), but far higher than 2018-2025, which mostly show single-digit percentages.