2011 BUICK ENCLAVE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and structural features as reflected in the recalls.
Seven recalls address multiple systems including windshield wipers, the power liftgate, side impact airbags, seat belts, and airbag inflators.
Recalls- Windshield wiper linkages. Recall 12V151000 involves 47,846 vehicles where snow or ice buildup may restrict wiper arm movement causing it to loosen and become inoperative. Reduced driver visibility increases crash risk. GM will tighten the wiper arm nuts free of charge.
- Power liftgate struts. Recall 15V415000 affects 691,144 vehicles with power liftgate option. Struts may wear prematurely causing the liftgate to suddenly fall, potentially striking a person. Dealers will update the actuator motor software to prevent rapid closing at no cost.
- Side impact air bag wiring. Recall 14V118000 covers 1,176,407 vehicles. Increased resistance in seat-mounted air bag wiring may prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner deployment in a crash, raising injury risk. GM will replace affected harness connections with soldered ones free of charge.
- Seat belts steel cable. Recall 14V266000 includes 1,339,355 vehicles where the steel cable in front outboard seatbelts may fatigue and separate, impairing restraint capability. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace lap pretensioners as needed. Parts were initially unavailable but recall is ongoing.
- Driver air bag inflator module. Recall 21V782000 impacts 555 vehicles. A manufacturing defect may cause the inflator to explode during deployment sending metal fragments into the cabin. Dealers will replace the driver air bag module free of charge.
- Side curtain air bag fasteners. Recall 21V246000 affects 108 vehicles. Side curtain airbags may not be properly attached due to misaligned weld nuts, reducing effectiveness. GM will inspect and realign or replace weld nuts at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall notifications related to critical safety defects or structural issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney is advised for those needing assistance.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
3255415
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
555 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
108 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
691144 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
1339355 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
1176407 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
47846 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.