2013 Buick Enclave Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 14% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I originally did front end collision repairs on this GM vehicle and I had to originally replace the front passenger seatbelt. I went through 3 apparent good used ones for replacement and all of them have had their fair share of difference from acting up. One of them seemed to work but every now and then the airbag light would come on due to seatbelt. Replaced it with another and frequently the airbag light would come off and on than the last one installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546242, filed 2023-09, 63,000 miles“The service air bag light came on. I took it to independent auto service shop then the dealership, neither could find anything wrong with them. I was told to keep moving my driver side seat up and back every so often...that might get it to go off. Seriously, that is what dealership told me. So, during oil change I asked auto shop to take a look at service air bag issue. They said no computer code came up, so I need to take it to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195317, filed 2019-04, 98,000 miles“Air bag warning light is on. Has been on for several months; no goes off and on indicating a loose connection. My vehicle does not show a recall when looking up the VIN; however the 2013 Buick Enclave has an active recall for a loose air bag connection. I believe my vehicle should be included in this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11154275, filed 2018-11“The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11610032, filed 2024-08, 109,000 miles“The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained depressed on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch, at which point the front passenger-side and rear driver-side and passenger-side airbags also deployed. Medical attention was required. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759995, filed 2026-08, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V782000Oct 7, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2013–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, GMC Acadia 2011–2016
- 14V118000Mar 17, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2013, GMC Acadia 2008–2013, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2013 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 145 | 81% |
| 2016 | 110 | 78% |
| 2015 | 105 | 61% |
| 2014 | 205 | 70% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 21 | 16% |
| 2011 | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 113 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Enclave
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology