Recalls ·2021 Buick Enclave AWD

2021 Buick Enclave AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Buick Enclave AWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — curtain. Owners filed 25 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints25

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — CurtainCampaign 22V210000 · 31 Mar 2022

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.

Air bags — Frontal impactCampaign 21V472000 · 24 Jun 2021

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

What owners complain about

Share of the 25 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes6 · 24%
Electrical system6 · 24%
Unknown or other4 · 16%
Seat belts3 · 12%
Structure3 · 12%
Power train2 · 8%
Engine2 · 8%
Latches/locks/linkages2 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20219
20222
20243
20255
20266

From owner complaints

Catalytic converter was defective in October 2022. Had to wait to get part in. Vehicle taken to dealer for repair in December 2022/ Told that the second catalytic converter needed to be repaired. I stated that I was not aware that cars had two catalytic converters. Parts were ordered and replaced. Engine light came…

Fuel/propulsion system · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

This car crosses the line before the lane keep assist does anything. The car nearly hit an oncoming car. I asked the Koons Tysons Buick Service rep about it and he said he has heard this from a number of people but noting has been done. It seems like a software patch is necessary to make this safe.

Steering · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Brakes started grinding at 1000 miles. I will filed a complaint with the dealership and hope they record it. Now I have approximately 2100 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brake pad and rotor on the right front are grinding every time I apply the brakes. On July 23 2021 an own coming 18…

Service brakes · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Problem: The back hatch or trunk door pops open randomly on its own, many times a day. In a parking lot once. It hasn't happened while I've been driving. Safety issue because if it were to open while in public and a person wasn't in the vehicle, then anyone could enter the vehicle and theft could occur. Yes, the…

Electrical system · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20086
20098
20106
20116
20126
20134
20147
20155
20164
20173
20180
20191
20206
20212
20221
20230
20240
20250
20261

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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