2017 Buick Enclave Safety Report
2017 Buick Enclave Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Buick Enclave
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 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 (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (177) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 6 | 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 | 2015 | Check the 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Enclave | 56 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Buick Enclave | 139 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Buick Enclave | 37 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Buick Enclave | 170 | 5 | 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. |
2017 Buick Enclave Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 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
139 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Buick onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Buick onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Buick onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Buick onlySeat Belts
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seat Belts issues Buick onlyPower Train
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Buick onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Buick Enclave
Reliability Score
The 2017 Buick Enclave receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 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 2017 Buick Enclave
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Buick Enclave:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal Air Bags Recalled for potential inflator module failure, posing a risk of injury or death. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Recalled for issues that could lead to vehicle malfunction or safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural Integrity Reported issues with the vehicle's structure, though not as severe as air bag or electrical system problems. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Seat Belt Detachment Detachment of seat belts from the seat, posing a risk during accidents. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Buick Enclave:
Issues with air bags are the most common problem reported.
Electrical system issues are a significant concern.
Structural issues are less frequent but still reported.
Seat belt detachment is a notable issue.
Recall Details for the 2017 Buick Enclave
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2017 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 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Buick Enclave
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Buick Enclave with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to have the vehicle serviced at the dealer, but services were declined. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000, and at the time of obtaining a...
Failed component is the front sun roof window The shattering of the glass sounded like a bullet coming through the roof of the car. Sprayed me with glass from the implosion. I was in heavy rush hour traffic. There are several complaints about the sun roof window just shattering. Not at this time. No warning or cracks in the sun roof were observed. I was driving on the Highway at 60 mph and t...
Shortly after purchasing my 2017 enclave premium around 60000 I noticed a problem that felt like vehicle's tires were skipping when making sharp turns. Upon my own extensive research (as I didn’t have time money and couldn’t go won’t vehicle) discovered a clutch pack needed replaced. This is after replacing the battery and brakes nit even a month after buying. Later after taking it for an oil c...
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 a...
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 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 after being contacted several ti...
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 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 experie...
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 available. The contact stated that several local dealers were contacted regarding the recall repair and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount...
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 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 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 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 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (AIR BAGS) however, the contact was told 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 contac...
Seat belt became detached from the seat on the drivers side where it attaches to the left hand side of the seat.
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 available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer-scheduled an appointment but informed the contact that the part was rejected. The contact called Stocker GMC (273 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801) and Thomas Johnstow...
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 available. The local dealer was contacted several times. 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 n...
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that she would receive a call once parts were available. The contact received a letter stating that parts we...
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 available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of...
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating, with the electronic stability warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the ve...
This recall has been open since June 2023 without remedy. I have been waiting a remedy to trade the car in on a newer vehicle. However, the dealership will not pay me fair value since the car cannot be resold until the recall is resolved. This is criminal and needs to be resolved immediately.
See attached document for complaint
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 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 2017 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 dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failu...
Showing 20 of 177 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Buick Enclave
Has the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
The 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE has 177 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 6 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2017 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 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE involve air bags (139 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), unknown or other (3 complaints). Other affected components include structure, seat belts, power train.
How many crash reports does the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are 6 crash reports associated with the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE out of 177 total complaints (3.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE is acceptable with caveats. It has 177 complaints, 3 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 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE are: 1. AIR BAGS (139 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 5. SEAT BELTS (2 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 139 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Be cautious of air bag and electrical system recalls. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid structural and seat belt issues. The 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE has 177 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
The 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 177 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 6 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Frontal Air Bags and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE?
Known issues with the 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE include: Frontal Air Bags, Electrical System, Structural Integrity, Seat Belt Detachment. These are based on patterns found across 177 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Yes, there are recalls for frontal air bags and electrical system issues.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
The most common issues are air bag problems and electrical system issues.
Is the structural integrity of the 2017 Buick Enclave a concern?
Structural issues are reported but less frequent compared to air bag and electrical system problems.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of air bag and electrical system recalls. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid structural and seat belt issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Buick Enclave
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Buick Enclave. The data includes 177 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 6 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 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