2017 Buick ENCLAVE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
179 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
38,953 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 143 of 179 complaints (79.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 2.8% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 1.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
Air Bags: 143; Electrical System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Power Train: 4; Seat Belts: 4; Seats: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 153 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2017: 6; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2020: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 61; 2024: 86; 2025: 5; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11279595 · 2019-11-12 (November 12, 2019)
WE WERE DRIVING OUR BUICK ENCLAVE ON I 94 EXPRESSWAY NEAR MERRIMAN ROAD NEAR DETROIT METRO AIRPORT WHEN WE HIT A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. WE SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MPH WHEN CAR BEHIND HIT US GOING FULL HIGHWAY SPEED. THERE WERE 4 PEOPLE IN THE CAR. 2 OF THE PEOPLE (THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER) DID NOT HAVE THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT HOLD. THE DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER HIT THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ANSWER FROM GM WAS A SIMPLE 'WELL IT SHOULD HAVE'. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 13000 MILES FROM T…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11279595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11374379 · 2020-11-12 (November 12, 2020)
POWER STEERING STOPS FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, RESULTING IN A LIKELY CAR ACCIDENT. DRIVING IN CITY MAKING ANY KING OF TURN EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ALREADY. ROUGH IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11374379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030274 · 2017-09-28 (September 28, 2017)
OUR VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. ENGINE WAS ON, ALL CONTROLS NORMAL, NO WARNING LIGHTS, ETC. AS WE BACKED OUT OF OUR PARKING SPACE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE CAR SLOWLY ROLLED BACKYARDS DUE TO SLIGHT INLCINE. I QUICKLY SHIFTED BACK TO PARK, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WAITED A MINUTE BEFORE RESTARTING. ALL SEEMED FINE. 2.5 WEEKS LATER, THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED AGAIN. MY WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN THE VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME AND AFTER ONLY 4 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP AS A BRAN…
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11184579 · 2019-03-06 (March 6, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. ONCE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR MORE THAN TWO MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SIMS BUICK-GMC (3100 ELM RD NE, WARREN, OH 44483, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11184579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11506915 · 2023-02-13 (February 13, 2023)
The battery, which is housed within the passenger compartment, began emitting fumes that caused passengers to experience physical symptoms of nausea and headache, followed by smoke and extreme heat. We realized what was going on and turned off the engine before it caught fire, but there were no warning lights on the dash and no messages from the vehicle itself. Initially we thought it was a smell outside of the vehicle. Even the vehicle app diagnostics don't report any kind of an issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11506915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11518225 · 2023-04-21 (April 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle however, the battery failed to provide adequate cold cranking amps (CCA) to start the vehicle. The contact replaced the battery himself. The contact noticed the vehicle was unvented. The new battery was reinstalled correctly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11518225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11531531 · 2023-07-11 (July 11, 2023)
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11531531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11614459 · 2024-09-13 (September 13, 2024)
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 vehicle had experienced intermittent engine failure prior to the vehicle stalling. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11614459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11162678 · 2018-12-20 (December 20, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED AND THE SERVICE STABILITY TRACK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEARTH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM [phone removed], LOCATED AT 602 8TH ST, MONROE, WI 53566) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT AN ENGINEER TO THE SAME DEALE…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11162678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11490283 · 2022-10-21 (October 21, 2022)
The engine light has come on and a diagnostic check has been made and I was told it needed the transmission replaced. This car has only 112,000 miles on it and has been maintained. Why would there be transmission issues with low mileage?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11490283 at NHTSA ↗