Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 recalls, 19 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
19
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V472000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may hav...
22V210000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Buick Enclave SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Problem: The back hatch or trunk door pops open randomly on its own, many times a day. In a parkin... |
| May 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The catalytic converter has been replaced 3 times. The flex pipes has been repaired and replaced 4 t... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the door locks intermittently failed ... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Power Liftgate was functioning erratically and now it won't open at all. Currently there is no way t... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic converter was defective in October 2022. Had to wait to get part in. Vehicle taken to deal... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The rear switch on our tailgate has failed and it allows the tailgate to open/close randomly on its ... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | Passenger seat belt doesn't always work. Has to click several times |
| Feb 28, 2022 | ENGINE | When driving my car down the street today, it abruptly stopped in the middle of the street and and e... |
| Sep 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | AWD has vibration at highway speeds when engaged |
| Aug 23, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes started grinding at 1000 miles. I will filed a complaint with the dealership and hope they re... |
| Jul 17, 2021 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | This car crosses the line before the lane keep assist does anything. The car nearly hit an oncoming ... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | No accident. I bought this brand new car on May 29, 2021, and have been experiencing brake issues. W... |
| Jun 6, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | when applying the brakes it sounds lile metal on metal |
| Jun 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2021 Buick Enclave Premium purchased 01.03.2021from Alden Buick-GMC been having problems wi... |
| May 5, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN I DRIVE MY BUICK ENCLAVE AFTER IT SITS FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, IF I APPLY THE BRAKES, I HAVE A ... |
| Apr 19, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This vehicle has an auto stop start feature that the dealer refuses to override. The problem is that... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes started grinding at 300 miles. I have filed a complaint with dealership who did record it an... |
| Feb 3, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2021 BUICK ENCLAVE AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD OR THE WINDOW... |