2017 Buick Enclave Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 145 airbag complaints for the 2017 Buick Enclave, 81% of all complaints filed for this model year. The airbags are tied to three recalls, including a Takata driver's inflator recall, and owners report 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to non-deployment.
- Airbags complaints
- 145
- 81% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including turns and animal strikes, at reported mileage around 64,000.
- Driver's side seat belt failed to lock at the same time airbags did not deploy, contributing to injuries.
- Several owners received Takata recall notice 23V334000 but reported long delays getting the replacement driver's airbag module because parts were not available.
- One owner reported a dashboard "service airbags" warning message after a low-speed rear-end impact where the airbags did not fire.
- Owners describe frustration that GM could not provide a repair timeline for the recall despite months passing since notification.
When 2017 Buick Enclave airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 2, 2017, latest May 15, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2017 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 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
- Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three airbag-related recalls covering the 2017 Enclave: campaign 23V334000 for a Takata driver's airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, campaign 21V782000 for the same inflator defect, and campaign 21V246000 for side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2017 Buick Enclave?
- NHTSA lists 145 airbag complaints for this model year, which is 81% of the 179 total complaints filed for the 2017 Enclave.
- Have airbag problems on the 2017 Enclave caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median reported mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Enclave is 64,000 miles.
- What should 2017 Enclave owners do about the Takata recall?
- Owners should contact a GM dealer about recall campaign 23V334000 to have the driver's airbag module replaced free of charge; some owners reported delays due to part shortages.