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2022 Buick Enclave Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2022 Buick Enclave with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the engine & cooling (3). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2022 for the curtain. For comparison, the 2021 has 27 and the 2023 has 22.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Enclave year, for its age

#156 most complained-about 2022 vehicle

Complaints
14
Recalls
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2022 Buick Enclave problems

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2022 Buick Enclave recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: curtain

22V21000089 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.

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14 complaints about the 2022 Buick Enclave

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Other & unknown

The electronic dash and HUD randomly do not illuminate when the car is started. After 10-15 minutes it does come on but I have to use navigation to estimate my speed. It has happened twice in the last month.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11770311
Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, water was leaking from the overhead console near the OnStar controls onto the center screen display. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the sunroof had never been opened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the leak in the sunroof was confirmed; however, the source of the leak could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,230.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11753309
Electrical system

Rear hatch randomly opens. Hatch button sometimes works, usually not.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11735974
Brakes

Brake booster has gone out at 100,000 miles. Brakes do not work when vehicle is first started. Problem was diagnosed by an independent mechanics shop. There was no warning light until after the first incident.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11700390
Electrical systemLights

I have been the owner of this vehicle almost 6 months. My headlights and brake lights do not currently work because of what was diagnosed as electrical failure at the Buick dealership. There are no warranties for this issue specifically aside from the 36,000/3 year warranty which is expired. The dealership mechanics don't know how to fix this issue and informed me it could be thousands. It poses an extreme safety risk and prevents me from being able to drive my car at any point requiring headlights. I've been given...

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a warning from an officer as to my lights being out as it gets dark around 5-5:30 pm. This vehicle hasn't been altered in any way and has all original manufacturer parts. It has not been wrecked or in any minor or major accident. I am stuck with a "LEMON" but in the state of SC my vehicle doesn't qualify. This vehicle has 70k miles. I am the 3rd owner. Buick indicated that these model enclaves have been known to have headlight issues. I do not have an alternative vehicle. I have children. I have responsibilities. I cannot go without a safe vehicle and currently I'm unable to use my vehicle for the purpose it's intended because of this issue. I need a replacement vehicle if this is not a repairable issue. I also cannot get new financing as this vehicle has only been financed for 6 months.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11697817
Driver assistanceLights

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, while shifted into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Incident Back over prevention · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11683832
LightsBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingCrash

Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts! How does a company sell a car without the ability to pro ide ANY customer service in a timely manner.. I've made 4 car payments with no car..I purchased a Buick with the expectation of quality service..

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Structure · EngineNHTSA 11574072
Other & unknown

A known defect that was previously addressed in a previous recall on the 2019 model year is still occurring on 2022 Buick Enclaves with no repair offered by GM. The defect causes a large hole to form in the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifold and the muffler which could leak Carbon Monoxide into the passenger compartment and cause decreased engine performance. In the attached pictures the defect hole noted in the recall exactly matches the hole in the 2 pictures of the underside of my car in the exact same...

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spot is the previous recall identified. It's obvious that GM is still producing defective components and parts and placing them on their vehicles after a recall had caused repairs to previous model years.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11560383
Engine & cooling

Mounting bracket for exhaust in front develops a leak at a cross member. GMC is aware of the issue and has refused to honor their extended warranty for the 2021 model year on my 2022 Buick that was delivered in 2021 due to mileage even though the extended service plan extends mileage to 150,000, mi and 15 years. Vehicle has exhaust leak which triggered check engine light. Could also possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11558387
Visibility & wipers

Front windshield has Shadows when high beams pointed on objects like Signs traffic lights or lights from a moderate distance, issue only shown at night when your high beams pointed on signs, in addition to Road lights from moderate distance shows duplicate lights until you get closer in order for the two lights to be Unified as one object. As you can see in the three attached pictures, all the signs has a shadow in addition to the lights it shows that there is another light under the original light while in fact there is only one

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11537807
Brakes

I have a 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir. I purchased the car Dec 2021. I received a low pressure indicator October 26, 2022 in which I had the tire repaired. The brakes started grinding in December of 2022. I took it to the local dealership several times and have called to report the issue as well. On one visit the brake pads were repaired because of a bulletin received from GM. A few days after the replacement, the brakes are still grinding. (see attached documents) I called the dealership again and was told, I assure...

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you that you are not the only one. There are at least 4-5 other customers in my area having the same issue and there is nothing the dealership can do until they receive instructions from GM. What can be done about this? I am concerned with this issue and would like to see it resolved or get a replacement. I have not received a follow up call regarding this issue from the local dealership or GM. My family is important to me and I am not comfortable continuing to own this vehicle without a resolve.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11514206
BrakesDriver assistanceCrash

my 2022 buick enclave was involved in a minor accident that was a stop and go traffic . THE car is supposed to have anti collision sensors in the front grill but the car did not stop or slow down and no warning lights went off , also from the hood had a buckled bacl along with the front fenders and pushed both fenders back a little enough to prevent either front door from opening had to exit through the back seat if the car had caught on fire a person would have not survived , all parts in accident where replaced by the body shop and buick dealer had to recalibrate the collision equipment thanks for any help jeff quicksell

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11498276
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Engine revving, would not shift even after taking my foot off the accelerator. Had to pull over and shut the car off. After restart, it was very hard shifting but the engine wasn't revving, Engine light stayed on. Engine revved between 3,500-4,500 rpms without shifting. The car can be very jerky when accelerating from a stop and shifting the first time or two.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11473357
Visibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she heard an abnormal loud popping noise coming from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact stated there was no object that had struck the sunroof nor any other vehicle nearby that could have caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact was able to continue to drive and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who...

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inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the sunroof glass. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11454852

Buick Enclave: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20263100BrakesA
202539030BrakesD
20247010Driver assistanceA
202322020LightsA
202214120BrakesA
202127200BrakesA
202061630Engine & coolingB
201945121Transmission & drivetrainA
201866050BrakesB
All Enclave years

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Questions about the 2022 Buick Enclave

Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave: curtain (March 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Enclave?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), engine & cooling (3), lights (3).

How many complaints has the 2022 Buick Enclave had?

14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 2, 2022 and the latest on October 10, 2026. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2022 Buick Enclave a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Enclave year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2022 Buick Enclave has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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