2017 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Enclave years
The 2017 Buick Enclave has 179 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 67, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years with a "Caution" verdict. Airbags dominate at 81% of complaints, tied to 3 recalls covering inflator explosions and detached side curtain airbags.
- Complaints
- 179
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15 city / 22 hwy
Top 2017 Buick Enclave problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags145 (81%)
- Engine10 (6%)
- Electrical System9 (5%)
- Other7 (4%)
- Structure & Body7 (4%)
- Seat Belts4 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (2%)
- Brakes3 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (1%)
- Fuel System2 (1%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during low-speed collisions, including turns and rear-end impacts, sometimes causing head injuries.
- After a crash, the airbag system displayed a "service airbags" error message and did not fire.
- Seat belts failed to lock during collisions, letting occupants strike the steering wheel or windshield.
- The driver's side power window was difficult to control precisely, distracting drivers trying to adjust it while driving.
- The vehicle jerked at various speeds while the stability track warning light illuminated, requiring a restart.
- Gas and brake pedals locked up briefly while shifting into reverse from a parking space.
2017 Buick Enclave recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 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.
2017 Buick Enclave fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Enclave a complaint index of 67 and a "Caution" verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 16 model years. Airbag complaints make up 81% of all reports for this year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 145 of 179 complaints (81%), with a median failure mileage of 64,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have a recall?
- Yes, it has 3 recalls, all related to airbags: driver's airbag inflator explosion risk (campaigns 23V334000 and 21V782000) and improperly attached side curtain airbags (21V246000). None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Enclave compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 67, the 2017 model ranks 6th worst of 16 years tracked. Years like 2014 (index 100) and 2011 (index 87) rank worse, while 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024 rank as "Best."