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All cars · Buick Enclave · 2021

2021 Buick Enclave. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index34100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold41,962U.S. model year
Per 100K sold33complaints
Complaint rank#6 of 15among the 15 scored Buick Enclave model years (2008–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes43%
Engine14%
Lane assist7%
Steering7%
Transmission & drivetrain7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1400000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 22V210000 Mar 2022 Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 21V472000 Jun 2021 Air Bags / Sensor / Frontal Impact

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 658

Buick filed 658 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates that a dealer may encounter a vehicle that is making…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Buick Enclave SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Buick Enclave SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdFWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdAWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018603049,647Brakes
2019331751,156Engine
2020471838,480Transmission & drivetrain
2021341441,962Brakes
2022271130,533Engine
2023452139,411Lights
2024–726,400Seat belts

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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