Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 28, 2026
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.
- NHTSA ID
- 11753256
- Incident
- Jul 22, 2026
2023 Buick Enclave
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Buick Enclave, most frequently naming the exterior lighting, brakes and engine categories. 508 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Aug 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 10 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 11 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 | 13 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | 16 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 17 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 18 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 19 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Exterior lighting630.0%
- Brakes315.0%
- Engine210.0%
- Seat belts210.0%
- Electrical210.0%
- Steering15.0%
- Body & structure15.0%
- Driver assistance15.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Exterior lighting
Filed Jun 10, 2026
Right-side LED headlight assembly failed at under 3 years and ~55,000 miles. Dealer states the sealed LED unit is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly, quoted at ~$1,450. LED headlights are rated for tens of thousands of hours and are marketed to last the life of the vehicle; this failed at a small fraction of rated life. Other 2023 Enclave owners report the same right-side failure at similar low age/mileage, suggesting a recurring defect.
- NHTSA ID
- 11743284
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2026
Filed Dec 10, 2025
Sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. Vehicle is still at the dealership. They have requested and put in the new equipment which upon inspection by dealer service this replacement was also defective and a new part has been ordered.
- NHTSA ID
- 11704203
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2025
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 27, 2025
Headlight on right side failure - no light. AI shows a recall for this problem, but my vin was not listed. Notice also states 2022, 2023, and 2024 vehicles. It should be as car was only 2 years 10 months old with about 42000 miles. GM has the part now. Dealer inspected the car. Light had less then 750 hours on it; references say average light should last 20,000 hours. An obvious defect. Only noticed failure due to a neighbor seeing it. We drive mostly in the day due to age. Car is used only to go to work. Car has auto headlights, and they do not operate during daylight when we drive.
- NHTSA ID
- 11695839
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2025
Seat belts
Filed Oct 14, 2025
Driver's seat belt cable going to floor on outside of seat broke, it is available for inspection. Seat belt is inoperative. I spoke with a dealer, but I am over on miles to be covered by warranty. The vehicle has not been inspected, and there were not any warning lamps or warning' I noticed when I tried to buckle up for ride home Friday evening 10/10/2025
- NHTSA ID
- 11693250
- Incident
- Oct 10, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Oct 1, 2025
Anyone behind me could’ve hit the part and caused a wreck. We have told the dealer.
- NHTSA ID
- 11690828
- Incident
- Sep 17, 2025
Brakes
Filed Aug 19, 2025
Brakes squeak very loudly. This has been an issue since I purchased this new vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11681688
- Incident
- Aug 19, 2025
Seat belts
Filed Aug 13, 2025
The SmartFloor rear passenger (driver side and passenger side) bucket seat seatbelt retractors do not release to allow a passenger to buckle the seat belt. Both driver side and passenger side retractors fail in the same manner. Passengers are not able to buckle themselves in. Will report to Freedom Motors who use SmartFloor vehicle seats in their products.
- NHTSA ID
- 11680328
- Incident
- Jun 13, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIT5099J
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
PIT5966F
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
PIC6540J
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540H
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6551B
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIC6423A
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023Viewing | 19 | 0 | 0 | 45.8 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.6 |
| 2021 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 47.4 |
| 2020 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 61.5 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 47.8 |
| 2018 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 48.5 |
| 2017 | 179 | 3 | 0 | 52.4 |
| 2016 | 140 | 4 | 0 | 52.6 |
| 2015 | 170 | 5 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2014 | 292 | 7 | 2 | 62.7 |
| 2013 | 68 | 4 | 2 | 57.6 |
| 2012 | 132 | 6 | 2 | 62.3 |
| 2011 | 211 | 6 | 2 | 61.0 |
| 2010 | 275 | 6 | 2 | 55.7 |
| 2009 | 220 | 8 | 3 | 58.9 |
| 2008 | 536 | 6 | 1 | 54.7 |
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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.