2015 Buick Enclave recalls and problems
The 2015 Buick Enclave has 5 safety recalls and 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Buick Enclave recalls
Recall 23V-334: Air Bags
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Recall 22V-246: Air Bags
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
Recall 21V-782: Air Bags
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 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 N212349040.
Recall 21V-246: Air Bags
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Recall 15V-044: Tires
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."
Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.
2015 Buick Enclave problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 105 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Service Brakes | 10 | |
| Seat Belts | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 6 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 3
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 3
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
- Air Bags › Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Lane Departure › Warning — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 64,592 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2015 Buick Enclave complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Buick Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Buick Enclave: 23V-334 (air bags), 22V-246 (air bags), 21V-782 (air bags), 21V-246 (air bags), 15V-044 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Buick Enclave?
Owners report air bags problems most often (105 reports), followed by electrical system (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 64,592 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.