2015 Buick Enclave Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Buick Enclave, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags10551.2%
- Driver assistance188.8%
- Electrical146.8%
- Steering125.9%
- Engine125.9%
- Brakes104.9%
- Seat belts62.9%
- Exterior lighting52.4%
- Suspension42.0%
- Body & structure42.0%
- Powertrain (other)42.0%
- Visibility31.5%
- Other / unspecified31.5%
- Fuel system21.0%
- Tires & wheels21.0%
- Interior & seats10.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side air bag unintendedly deployed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side roof air bags independently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver's side and front passenger's side seat belts had seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,282.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
The entire audio system went out, including the radio, blinkers, lane detection, crash detection, back up indicators, OnStar, anything related to any kind of sound whatsoever to the vehicle does not work. The issue that we have discovered is the wiring harnesses in the doors are filling with water and shorting the entire system.
I started my car at a CVS parking lot. When I made a turn, the car was out of control and I couldn't stop or turn the car. My car hit other three cars in the parking lot and finally stopped. The OBD-II code check later indicated a "Engine misfire detected". I once got a recall letter from GM for the following issue. Not sure if this accident is related to this issue. "Inoperative purge solenoid that could lead to excessive fuel vapors entering the combustion chamber from the fuel tank. This condition could result in no start, idle stall and possible drivability issues such as hesitation." The good thing is nobody got hurt in this accident.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
The entire audio system went out, including the radio, blinkers, lane detection, crash detection, back up indicators, OnStar, anything related to any kind of sound whatsoever to the vehicle does not work. The issue that we have discovered is the wiring harnesses in the doors are filling with water and shorting the entire system.
2015 Buick Enclave with 19k miles on it and the AC just broke and freon sprayed through the vents while driving. Almost caused an accident as we couldnt breathe and had to pull over.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
While @ highway speed, steering wheel shudders & takes over driving, (@ random times).
Squealing noise when using steering wheel. Even if the car is heated up for over 20 minutes. Steering wheel slow to turn or hard to turn. Happens everyday now. Took to a dealership and they are advising that will cost almost 3K to resolve issue. Will have to send invoice once I pick up vehicle
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
oil just disappears. Burns off all the engine oil w no smoke
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. Additionally, the second-row driver’s side seat belt buckle had fractured and was inoperable. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 270,000,
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
2015 Buick Enclave put in Park, doors unlocked, got out and the vehicle moved while in park.
While driving at highway speed, Service Traction Control/Stabilitrak warning comes on. Vehicle slows and if driver attempts to accelerate (using accelerator pedal), it causes severe lurching of vehicle. This makes the vehicle basically undrivable while in the middle of traffic. You must use emergency measures to pull over (potentially across multiple lanes) off the road and while trying to do that, you are in a very high risk state of being hit. The problem is reproduceable. The manufacturer and dealer service centers are aware of this problem and it has been reported by many owners of GM vehicles since at least 2010. Search the internet and you will find hundreds of incidents being reported.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. Additionally, the second-row driver’s side seat belt buckle had fractured and was inoperable. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 270,000,
I was in a car accident on 10/31/2023. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt (Pretensioners) did not engage as a result of this high impact force. Esis- General Motors inspected the vehicle and provided the crash data retrieval report, attached. There were no problems prior to the accident.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
I had storm damage to my vehicle and needed the front headlight replaced. This was a insurance claim and it went to a local body shop as well as a GM Dealership trying to fix the problem. My vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Forwarding Headlights that turn with my steering wheel. Once my headlight was replaced this feature cannot work again. This feature is what holds my headlights in alignment with a module behind the headlight. GM is aware of this issue, and they cannot fix it. Now I have headlights that will not stay in place. The GM dealership said it cannot set my headlights the proper way due to the feature not working now. GM owned the issue; told us their engineers are working to find a fix however it has been years and every Enclave that needs a new headlight loses the feature they can't fix. I bought this car for the adaptive headlight feature to help me see at night and now I'm stuck with a vehicle I don't even want because GM can't fix their own product. It is not fair, and I can't see at night at all now due to my headlight pointing at the ground. Safety is a huge issue. GM needs to recall and fix their Enclaves or any other vehicles they make that have Adaptive Forward Assistant Headlights.
AIR BAG AND SIDE DECTION LIGHTS BLINK DON'T WORK AND HEADLIGHT DON'T WORK AND CAR STOPS RUNNING WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH WATER POURS ON MY FOOT WHEN IT RAINS HAS TO IN TO SHOP AGAIN TOMMROW GAYLORD MICH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
AT LOW SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. TAKES GREATER EFFORT THAN MY STRENGTH CAN HANDLE. ALSO SMELL A LIGHT BURNING SMELL WITH IT. FEELING EVERY BUMP WITH THIS ISSUE TOO SO MAY BE IN THE SUSPENSION BUT CANNOT DIAGNOSE YET.
WE HAD TRUCK SINCE NEW. WE HAVE CONSISTENT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS INCLUDING STRUTS AND BUSHINGS. THE PARTS WERE DESIGNED FOR CAR AND NOT HEAVY SUV. THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT IF NOT REPAIRED AS INVOLVES STEERING AND DIRECTION. WE HAVE ALSO HAD THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED 5 TIMES TO DATE. IT STARTS SQUEAKING. GM HAS SAID IT WILL NOT EFFECT THE BRAKE BUT THEY CANNOT LUBRICATE OR REPAIR UNLESS REPLACED. THIS ALSO EFFECTS OTHER GM TRUCKS ON SAME LAMBDA PLATFORM INCLUDING ACADIA AND TRAVERSE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that water was leaking into the engine compartment and the passenger side foot well, causing the vehicle to not start. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 08-08-57-003D for (Seal Seam) (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
MOTOR MOUNT BROKE POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OR MORE. UNKNOWN WHEN IT BROKE, WAS NOTICED IN ROUTINE CHECK. REAR AC AND FRONT AC HAVE BOTH QUIT WORKING PROPERLY TWICE IN 2 YEARS: 1ST IN 2018 AND AGAIN JULY 2020. REAR OF VEHICLE ABOVE WHEEL WELL KEEPS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months. Since the vehicle shuts off, there are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.
WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 ENCLAVE THE VEHICLE JERKS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THEN STARTS RATTLING AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND MY SPEED REDUCES TO 40, 25 THEN 10-5 MILES PER HOUR, THE WARNINGS READ ENGINE POWER REDUCED, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE STABILLITRAK. I PULL MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET, WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND SOMETIMES TURN ON MY CAR AND RATTLES AGAIN. NEED TO WAIT A FEW MORE MINUTES AND THE STARTS, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR A FEW MINUTES, MAYBE COUPLE HOURS OR FOR A DAY AND THEN CLEARS UP. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND NO CODES CAME UP. MY MECHANIC SUGGESTED TO DO A FULL SERVICE ON MY CAR WHICH I DID AND STILL HAPPENING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE I'M ON HIGHWAY OR CITY STREETS. . VERY, VERY DANGEROUS. THE VIDEO AND PICTURES PROVIDED ARE FROM MARCH/02/20, BUT I HAVE THIS PROBLEM SINCE FALL LAST YEAR( IS WHEN I FIRST TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND PERFORMED A FULL SERVICE, PICTURE PROVIDED) AND LAST TIME HAPPENED TO ME WAS JUNE/15/2020. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THEY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES OR MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEN WHILE IDLE WHEN A TRUCK CAME FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE ANYTHING IN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE BODY SHOP FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP (FINDLAY CHEVY BUICK GMC ADDRESS: 2565 LAUGHLIN VIEW DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429; PHONE: (928) 754-3400) WHO ONLY ATTEMPTED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *BF CONSUMER SAYS THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER SAYS THAT ISSUE MAY BE DUE TO THE SEAT BEING TO LOW FOR A SHORTER PERSON TO SEE OUT OF THE MIRROR. CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. *DL
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR VEHICLE ON I-20 IN GEORGIA ON TUES 8/15. IT WAS AROUND 2:00PM, 90-95 DEGREES, NO CARS WITHIN A 1/2 MILE IN FRONT OR BEHIND. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SMALL EXPLOSION. SUNROOF SHATTERED OUTWARD. THE SHADE WAS PULLED SO GLASS DID NOT COME INTO THE PASSENGER SECTION. A FINE GLASS DUST CAME THROUGH THE SHADE. BUICK IS CLAIMING IT WAS HIT BY AN UNKNOWN IMPACT. THAT IS COMPLETELY UNTRUE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE, PERSON OR EQUIPMENT ANYWHERE NEAR. IT WAS VERY DISCONCERTING AND THE STARTLE/DISTRACTION COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP GET CAR MANUFACTURERS TO CHANGE THE TYPE OF GLASS OR INSTALLATION SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. IN THE MEANWHILE, IT SHOULD BE THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR REPAIRS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2015. LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER BUYING IT, I HAD ISSUES WITH WHEELS AS IT WIGGLES AND IS NOT STABLE REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF ROAD I AM IN. THE DEALERSHIP NEEDED TO REALIGN THE WHEELS. AND IT'S BEEN HAPPENING ALL THE TIME THAT THEY NEEDED TO REALIGN THE WHEELS ALMOST EVERY TIME I HAVE AN OIL CHANGE DONE. ON TOP OF IT, THE WHEELS ALSO LOSES AIR PRESSURE TOO OFTEN. IT IS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE FROM STOP AS CAR SEEMS WANTING TO GO TO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SITE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING
TIRE WILL NOT KEEP PRESSURE AT ALL. GOODYEAR FORTERA HL
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
The dealership is unable to identify the failing component or system. The vehicle shuts off while driving above speeds of 60mph, which causes the power steering pump and power brake pump to fail. This symptom of shutting off while driving creates a significant life safety risk for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership over 4 times in 3 months. Since the vehicle shuts off, there are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.
ON THURSDAY, 7/26/2018, I HAD PARKED MY CAR IN A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. I APPEAR TO HAVE PULLED THE VEHICLE UP ONTO A CONCRETE SPACE DIVIDER. WHEN I TRIED LEAVING THE RESTAURANT, I COULDN'T BACK OFF OF THE SPACE DIVIDER, THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE BACKWARD, SO I TRIED PULLING FOREWORD. WHEN THE CAR CAME FREE FROM THE DIVIDER, IT SHOT FOREWORD. APPLYING THE BREAKS HAD NO EFFECT. IN FACT THE CAR APPEARED TO ACCELERATE. I WAS HEADED DIRECTLY TOWARD A CONCRETE BUILDING, SO TO AVOID HITTING THE BUILDING HEAD ON, I HAD JUST ENOUGH TIME TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SIDE SWIPE THE BUILDING BUT IT CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. IT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND ONE OF THE PARKED VEHICLES AND ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE THIRD. IT APPEARED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE EFFORT I APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL, IT RAN AWAY AND THE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES HAD NO OR LITTLE EFFECT IN SLOWING THE VEHICLE. IS THERE, OR HAS THERE BEEN, REPORTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE BUICK ENCLAVE, 2015 MODEL ?
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
I went to Firestone in 2023 about my tire recalled and they claimed there was no recalled. I went again on July 5th, 2025 to changed all my tires but three of them were the tire mentioned. I provided documentation but the agent refused any recalled. Today July 22 , the manager Jason C told me tire recalled only last 6 months and he looked at the recall but per him is not applicable because I used the tire. I was expecting free replacement of 3 tires but they refused or willing to made an adjustment. I'm looking to see if the comment from the manager were correct or not. The firestone location is on address: 777 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne, PA 19047-1823 phone 215-792-6901. If the firestone agent in 2023 told me there is no recall even with documentation and once again in July 2025 I was told the same thing .I will use the tires but during all this time I experience holes, changed valves and replacement one but it costed me money. Please advised [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the "Service Tire Monitor System" message was displayed. Additionally, the doors failed to lock and unlock while using the switch inside the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the "Service Tire Monitor System" message was displayed. Additionally, the doors failed to lock and unlock while using the switch inside the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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