Buick Enclave years to avoid and best years
Newer Buick Enclave years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (64 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 7 complaints), 2022 at 3 (from 13 complaints), and 2021 at 4 (from 25 complaints). The Buick Enclave 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Buick Enclave, 13 of 64 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
2024
2022
2021
2025–26
Buick Enclave reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Buick Enclave. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 21.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 19 | 37 | 0 | Engine | 22 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 2 | 7 | 0 | Air bags, Seat belts | 20.5 |
| 2023 → | 6 | 21 | 0 | Exterior lighting | 20.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 3 | 13 | 1 | Service brakes | 20.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 4 | 25 | 2 | Service brakes | 20.5 |
| 2020 → | 4 | 59 | 6 | Engine | 20.5 |
| 2019 → | 5 | 42 | 1 | Powertrain | 20.5 |
| 2018 → Most | 9 | 64 | 0 | Service brakes | 20.5 |
| 2017 → | 4 | 179 | 3 | Air bags | 17.5 |
| 2016 → | 5 | 141 | 4 | Air bags | 17.5 |
| 2015 → | 4 | 171 | 5 | Air bags | 18.5 |
| 2014 → | 8 | 292 | 7 | Air bags | 18.5 |
| 2013 → | 5 | 69 | 4 | Air bags | 18.5 |
| 2012 → | 5 | 132 | 6 | Structure | 18.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (~6 qt with filter, 3.6L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/65R18, 255/60R19, or 255/55R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V782000 covers certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave vehicles (with Chevrolet Traverse on the same campaign) where the driver's frontal air-bag inflator may rupture on deployment. Dealers replace the driver's frontal air-bag module. Recall 21V246000 covers certain 2010-2015 and 2017 Enclave vehicles (with Traverse and Acadia) for a passenger-side frontal air-bag inflator condition; dealers replace the passenger frontal air-bag module.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (~6 qt with filter, 3.6L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/65R18 or 255/55R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V668000 covers certain 2019-2020 Buick Enclave vehicles (with Equinox, Traverse, Terrain, Acadia, Blazer, XT4, and other GM models; 194,105 units across the campaign) where start-stop transmission accumulator bolts may be missing. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if bolts are missing.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Enclave years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 7 complaints), 2022 at 3 (from 13 complaints), and 2021 at 4 (from 25 complaints).
Which Buick Enclave year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (64 complaints). On the 2018 Buick Enclave, 13 of 64 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Buick Enclave owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Buick Enclave years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Buick Enclave years are too early to compare?
The Buick Enclave 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Second generation (2018-on).
What oil does a Buick Enclave take?
US generation notes list 5W-30 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6 across both generations here.
What tire sizes does a Buick Enclave use?
First-gen pages list 255/65R18; second-gen trims also use 255/55R20 on upper levels.