2023 Buick Enclave: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
133.3
Severity index
Severity index 133.3 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 27.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 16.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 16.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 11.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 11.1% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 11.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 5.6% |
| STEERING | 1 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, cited in 5 of 18 complaints (27.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 16.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
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.