10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,028 miles

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problem #38

Nov 122023

Enclave

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to an unknown recall. The mechanic contacted an unknown dealer and was informed that they could not assist because vehicle had previously been repaired under TSB Number: 15536. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Bartow, FL, USA

problem #37

Oct 012022

Enclave

  • miles
Airbag light keeps coming on and going off

- Spencer, IN, USA

problem #36

Apr 022021

Enclave

  • 150,000 miles
The airbag light stays on."??"

- Adel, GA, USA

problem #35

Aug 112020

Enclave

  • miles
In 2017 the timing belt failed with less than 100,000 miles on the vehicle. Timing belt replacement was over 2000 dollars. 2018 the check engine light came on india sting an issue with the caytalic converter. Have not repaired but vehicle will dye while driving. It quit working on interstate and I had to coast across five lanes to shoulder, where I was able to restart vehicle. This also happened on 2 lane highway. 2020 airbag light came on, stayed on for a few days and went out. Hit bump in road airbag light returns.

- Prattville, AL, USA

problem #34

Aug 122020

Enclave

  • miles
I received a class action law suit card, stating a GM recall #14V118, recall date 3/31/2014 was on my vehicle; I never received a recall notice about "GM ignition switch economic settlement claims center", but my VIN was stated as effected. I'm concerned I have an unsafe situation.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #33

May 202020

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
Service air bag/warning light keep coming on.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #32

Aug 082019

Enclave

  • 110,000 miles
Check air bag light keeps coming on when I'm driving and there's a small bump in the road. (city street)

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #31

Jul 202019

Enclave

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #30

Apr 232019

Enclave

  • miles
All recalls and up-to-date recalls on my vehicle power steering is hard to turn hatchback coming up when she'll wiper vehicle is hard to pull rattling noise

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #29

Mar 312019

Enclave

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #28

Dec 182018

Enclave

  • miles
The service air bag light continues to display. I had the vehicle serviced at a local Chevrolet dealer but the light still displays. Currently the charge is over $200 for repair.

- Cutler Bay, FL, USA

problem #27

Sep 102018

Enclave

  • miles
On the dash board, it says service air bag and the drivers seat plastic that house the leather seat is broken

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #26

Aug 192018

Enclave

  • 84,000 miles
I have approximately 84,000 miles on my vehicle and my "service airbag" light has been coming on intermittently. I see several others also filed complaints about this same thing happening to their vehicles. Why is this not included in the airbag recalls with so many people filing a complaint on this?

- Gardiner, ME, USA

problem #25

May 142018

Enclave

  • 37,000 miles
My car make model VIN number is not included in the service airbag recall but I am experiencing service air bag issue. I only have 37,677 miles on the car! in addition, I just needed a new ac compressor and compressor condenser hose.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #24

Oct 122017

Enclave

  • 98,500 miles
On October 12, 2017 (vehicle had under 100K miles) I was driving my Buick Enclave with a passenger in the passenger seat and my son in the back captain's chair and my airbag light went on along with my service airbag on my dashboard. The vehicle was not driven in any unusual fashion as my vehicle is used for highway and city use. When I noticed the indicator(s) on the dash I was driving on a two lane blacktop highway at approximately 65 mph in partly sunny Colorado/nice conditions. I was not going to repair what was diagnosed as faulty airbags as the quoted price was close to $2000. Once I thought more about my decision, discovering that no airbags my trigger in an accident and that I commonly Transport my family and friends in my vehicle, I decided it was best to repair the airbags for safety reasons. I have attached the cost/receipt for this repair that took place on 12/20/2017: $2032.86 (minus an oil change for $44.92) = $1987.92. The reason for my complaint/issue is due to the cost to repair what I consider a manufacturers safety recall issue. While I do not find any recalls on-line or with GM, I consider this a safety issue with the manufacturer that should stand behind their work product for the safety of their customers. My vehicle is in mint condition with service records documenting my care and up-keep including maintenance and repair work recently at right automotive in parker Colorado. If you should have any questions, please contact me at [xxx] or [xxx]. thank you for your review and consideration in this matter. (in service date of 6-11-2011; I am the original owner) information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #23

Nov 292017

Enclave

  • 55,000 miles
This vehicle has only about 55,000 miles and was purchased used. It underwent the major recall GM had for defective airbags in 2014. The airbag light came on again while the vehicle was on motion and has been intermittently on and off. The dealer wants $145 for diagnostics and GM will not cover under previous recall unless we prove there was a defect with the previous recall parts. Of course GM will not disclose what the previous recall parts were.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #22

Sep 052016

Enclave

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness in the passenger seat needed to be replaced with soldered connections. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V118000 (air bags) however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Irvington, NY, USA

problem #21

Nov 162015

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the warning light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag needed servicing. When the vehicle was diagnosed, the mechanic stated that the air bag coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 02/12/16 the vehicle was repaired at the consumers expense. Updated 03/09/16.

- Windsor, CO, USA

problem #20

Apr 012015

Enclave

  • miles
Message keeps appearing "service air bags'. dealer told us that cord under seat connecting to air bags is not long enough. Every time seat is moved and sometimes when it is not moved the message appears. Can we get an approval from company to take it to dealer to get it fixed. We got a recall on the tailgate so we could get air bag fixed at the same time.

- Dumas, TX, USA

problem #19

Jul 042015

Enclave

  • 99,900 miles
Driving down the road on a 50mph zone and a vehicle pulled out in front of us. Our car T-boned the car that pulled in front of us. Everyone had there seatbelts on but the front airbags never deployed. I dont understand why they wouldnt have deployed when we hit the other car at at least 40mph after slamming on the breaks.

- Lockport, IL, USA

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