2017 Buick Enclave Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 145about this part
- Share
- 81%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 145 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Buick Enclave, 81% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car was rear ended while parked. The car is totaled. The car moved up several feet upon impact in park and hit the trailer that was parked in front of it. The airbags did not deploy and the screen showed an error message following the accident that said service airbags . There was no prior notification of this sort previous to the accident. This airbag issue should have been alerted before the accident took place.”
NHTSA complaint #11322594, filed 2020-04, 43,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. No information on parts availability was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11530894, filed 2023-07, 64,000 miles“Received safety recall last year 2021 and made arrangements with John Holt Auto Sales in Chickasha, OK. They took all the information and said we would be notified when the air bag replacement had arrived. It's been over a year now and this problem still exists. Not sure how much longer I should wait while driving this hazardous vehicle on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11562086, filed 2023-12“Responded to a Recall notice on passenger air bag in August 2025. Have had vehicle to GM dealership many times. They can't fix it. And won't call me back. Have called Buick direct and they are also having trouble with the dealership. But the service employees at Buick have been very helpful. This is a safety issue and haven't driven my Buick much since August. I'm elderly and feel i may be being abused. Thanks for any help.”
NHTSA complaint #11714164, filed 2026-01“Was notified in may of 2023 of the airbag recall. Still no remedy what so ever. I drive this car on a daily and is terrified of getting into an accident. I purchased this car due to the safety ratings and now not so much. How are manufacturers making new cars with airbags and still no remedy for this?”
NHTSA complaint #11583177, filed 2024-04Related recalls
- 23V334000May 10, 2023General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Buick Enclave 2014–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2014–2017, GMC Acadia 2014–2017
- 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
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 2017 Buick Enclave
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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