2017 Buick Enclave · symptom sheet
Airbag warning light or recall
- 145owner reports
- 64,000median miles
- 4involved a crash
Newest report May 15, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
145 of the 179 complaints on this car describe airbag, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Enclave.
Tick what matches of 145 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the occupant sensor (10 reports) and the inflator (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the airbags cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“Itâs an absolutely unreasonable period of time to fix an airbag defect, I donât feel safe at all driving this car. What is the government doing about this?”
Filed Mar 30, 2024
“Received safety recall last year 2021 and made arrangements with John Holt Auto Sales in Chickasha, OK. They took all the information and said we would be notified when the air bag replacement had arrived. It's been over a year now and this problem still exists. Not sure how much longer I should wait while driving this hazardous vehicle on the highway.”
Filed Dec 27, 2023
“There was no incident, yet, but GM is for whatever reason dragging their feet for a solution. It has been almost 7 months since I received the recall notice and nothing has been rectified. I fear every time I get into my car to go anywhere!”
Filed Nov 3, 2023
“There is a recall and parts are unavailable (backordered). I contacted the dealer and confirmed parts are unavailable. My safety and safety of my family is at risk and would like to know what can be done until the part is available.”
Filed Sep 6, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 145 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.