2015 Buick Enclave Safety Report
2015 Buick Enclave Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Buick Enclave
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Buick Enclave. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (170) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 7 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Buick Enclave with 19 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Buick Enclave before buying across this generation. |
Buick Enclave Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Buick Enclave years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Enclave | 139 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Buick Enclave | 177 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Buick Enclave | 56 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Buick Enclave | 37 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Buick Enclave | 41 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | 19 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Buick Enclave Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Buick Enclave, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
99 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Buick onlySteering
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Buick onlyUnknown Or Other
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Buick onlyElectrical System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Buick onlyService Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Buick onlyVehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes issues Buick onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Buick Enclave
Reliability Score
The 2015 Buick Enclave receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Buick Enclave
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Buick Enclave
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Buick Enclave:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags: Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module General Motors is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave models due to potential inflator module failures in the driver's side air bag. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags: Frontal Fasteners Recall for potential fastener issues in the driver and passenger side air bags, affecting 2010-2015 and 2017 Buick Enclave models. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Issues Steering problems have been reported, though the frequency is not specified. |
Low | Occasional | N/A miles |
| Electrical System Electrical system issues have been reported, affecting 2015 Buick Enclave models. |
Medium | Common | N/A miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Buick Enclave:
Air bag issues are the most common problem, affecting 23% of the vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2015 Buick Enclave
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Buick Enclave by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. 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 N222366190.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Consequence: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed a...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Buick Enclave
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Buick Enclave with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
2015 Buick Enclave put in Park, doors unlocked, got out and the vehicle moved while in park.
I had storm damage to my vehicle and needed the front headlight replaced. This was a insurance claim and it went to a local body shop as well as a GM Dealership trying to fix the problem. My vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Forwarding Headlights that turn with my steering wheel. Once my headlight was replaced this feature cannot work again. This feature is what holds my headlights in alignmen...
I went to Firestone in 2023 about my tire recalled and they claimed there was no recalled. I went again on July 5th, 2025 to changed all my tires but three of them were the tire mentioned. I provided documentation but the agent refused any recalled. Today July 22 , the manager Jason C told me tire recalled only last 6 months and he looked at the recall but per him is not applicable because I us...
oil just disappears. Burns off all the engine oil w no smoke
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side air bag unintendedly deployed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side roof air bags independently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver's side and front passenger's side seat belts had seized. The manufacturer was not made a...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. Additionally, the second-row driver’s side seat belt buckle had fractured and was inoperable. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was ...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconn...
I was notified via USPS mail by GM 06/2023 regarding a recall (N232404980 / 23V334) & parts not being currently available. I received a follow-up USPS mail by GM 03/2024 regarding the same recall & parts now being available. I followed up with my Buick dealer 05.24.2024 to request a service appointment. I was told the parts were NOT available & the only way for my vehicle to get fixed was by sett...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V44000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Hennessy Buick GMC (7261 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA 30260); and was informed...
I took my car in for routine maintenance service and requested them to investigate a rattle noise when the car is started and when it idles. The vehicle was around 96K mile range. The repair center said it was the fuel injection system and it was normal. Fast forward to now, I have 111k miles, same rattle noise, and took my car back to shop for routine maintenance service and investigation into th...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experien...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dea...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced ...
GM Recall N232404980: I was sent a letter in June 2023 about this recall, which stated parts were not currently available to replace the airbag. The letter states that GM will contact me when the part becomes available. On May 8, 2024 I called my local GM dealer to ask about the status of this recall. The dealer said they would have to special order the part and would notify me when it was ava...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution di...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts...
The recall was discovered on March 25 by my car insurance company. We stopped driving the vehicle since it is unsafe to drive it until recall is remidied with a new part. I have called GM 3 times as well as 3 different dealerships. GM and one dealership mentioned the vehicle is actually safe to drive its just if you got in accident that it would be a concern! Noone can say when these parts will b...
Showing 20 of 170 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Buick Enclave
Has the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
The 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE has 170 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 7 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE involve air bags (99 complaints), steering (6 complaints), unknown or other (5 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control,service brakes.
How many crash reports does the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are 7 crash reports associated with the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE out of 170 total complaints (4.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE is acceptable with caveats. It has 170 complaints, 5 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE are: 1. AIR BAGS (99 complaints), 2. STEERING (6 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 99 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Be cautious of air bag recalls and ensure they are addressed promptly. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid steering and electrical system issues. The 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE has 170 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 170 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 7 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bags: Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module and Air Bags: Frontal Fasteners.
What are the known issues with the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Known issues with the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE include: Air Bags: Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module, Air Bags: Frontal Fasteners, Steering Issues, Electrical System. These are based on patterns found across 170 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the air bags in the 2015 Buick Enclave?
Yes, there are multiple recalls for air bag issues, including inflator module failures and fastener problems.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Buick Enclave?
The most common issues are air bag problems, steering issues, and electrical system problems.
Can you tell me about the steering issues reported?
Steering issues have been reported, but the frequency is not specified.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of air bag recalls and ensure they are addressed promptly. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid steering and electrical system issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Buick Enclave
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Buick Enclave. The data includes 170 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 7 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Buick Enclave an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13