2014 Buick Enclave Problems

292 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict AVOID 28/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags205
Electrical System27
Power Train21
Engine17
Unknown Or Other12
Seat Belts11

In the owners’ words

“The vehicle has issues with the air bags and seats. If you move the seat the airbag light comes on. There were open recalls and while the dealership says they are repaired, this is an ongoing issue and the fixes appear to only be temporary.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Enclave owner
“My vehicle starts displaying traction control on the dash then says reduced engine power and looses power starting until u stop turn it off and crank it back up. Sometimes it runs really rough and you have to crank it back up. The ac goes in and out on it, sometimes it jerks while driving, after having a new transmission put in, 3 starters, 2 batteries! Everyone keeps telling me it’s something electrical but can’t fi”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Enclave owner
“I am not sure if I have the correct form. I puchased a 2014 Buick Enclave from Group 1 Toyota 20465 Southwest Fwy, Richmond, TX 77469. The dealership sold me this vehicle without addressing the safety recall. They claim it is not their responsibility.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Enclave owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
07/10/2021Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYGeneral 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.
08/04/2021Air Bags:Critical Fasteners SAFETYGeneral 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.
20/05/2014Seat Belts SAFETYGeneral Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acad
30/04/2014Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control
21/02/2014Power Train:Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
01/10/2014Electrical System SAFETYGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD,
10/05/2023Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module SAFETYGeneral 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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?

On the federal record it scores 28/100: 292 owner complaints (24.33 per year on the road) and 7 recall campaigns, 6 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 205 of 293 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Buick Enclave scored 28/100 on the federal record.

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