2021 Buick Enclave: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

24
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index

Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM625.0%
SERVICE BRAKES625.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER416.7%
STRUCTURE312.5%
POWER TRAIN28.3%
SEAT BELTS28.3%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES28.3%
ENGINE28.3%

The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 6 of 24 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2021: 92022: 22024: 32025: 52026: 52122242526
YearComplaints
20219
20222
20243
20255
2026 (year to date)5
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V47200024/06/2021AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACTGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
22V21000031/03/2022AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a cra
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.