2021 Buick Enclave
2 recalls · 19 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | Electrical System | Problem: The back hatch or trunk door pops open randomly on its own, many times a day. In a parking lot once. It hasn... | No | No |
| 06/30/2025 | Unknown or Other | The catalytic converter has been replaced 3 times. The flex pipes has been repaired and replaced 4 times and the exhaust... | No | No |
| 05/07/2025 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate latch inde... | No | No |
| 03/17/2025 | Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the door locks intermittently failed to operate as needed... | No | No |
| 02/24/2025 | Electrical System,structure | Power Liftgate was functioning erratically and now it won't open at all. Currently there is no way to manually open the ... | No | No |
| 10/24/2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Catalytic converter was defective in October 2022. Had to wait to get part in. Vehicle taken to dealer for repair in Dec... | No | No |
| 02/24/2024 | Electrical System,structure | The rear switch on our tailgate has failed and it allows the tailgate to open/close randomly on its own while the vehicl... | No | No |
| 01/20/2024 | Seat Belts | Passenger seat belt doesn't always work. Has to click several times | No | No |
| 09/11/2022 | Power Train | AWD has vibration at highway speeds when engaged | No | No |
| 02/28/2022 | Engine | When driving my car down the street today, it abruptly stopped in the middle of the street and and engine locked up. I c... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 19.
The 2021 Buick Enclave has a Safety Score of 72/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Buick Enclave received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. No crash reports are on file.
Contact your nearest Buick dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).