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Owner report · 2021 model year

2021 Buick Enclave

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2021 Buick Enclave
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 7 of 26 complaints (27%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 61 in 2020 to 26 in 2021.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
26
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,950–$3,100
Combined MPG
20–21

Complaints by model year

  1. 452019
  2. 612020
  3. 262021
  4. 142022
  5. 222023

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes7 (27%)
  2. Electrical6 (23%)
  3. Body, Seats & Latches5 (19%)
  4. Other4 (15%)
  5. Airbags & Restraints3 (12%)
  6. Driver Assistance & Speed Control2 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2021: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20192020202120222023vs. 2021 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,950–3,1002,950–3,1002,950–3,1002,950–3,1002,950–3,100
Combined MPG20–2120–2120–2120–2120–21
City / Highway MPG17–18 / 25–2617–18 / 25–2617–18 / 25–2617–18 / 25–2617–18 / 25–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)420–440420–443420–440424–448424–448
Complaints filed4561261422Not compared
Recalls issued16210Not compared
Crash-involved complaints23022Not compared
Fire-involved complaints10000Not compared
Injuries reported22002Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared11111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Enclave have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Buick Enclave?

Brakes: 7 of 26 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Buick Enclave get?

EPA rates it 20–21 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Buick Enclave?

EPA estimates $2,950–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 9-spd63.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD18 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$2,950 (low)420 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 9-spd63.6LAll-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD17 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)440 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine20000
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System10000
Electrical60000
Brakes70000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints30000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control20000
Body, Seats & Latches50000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other40000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Campaign 22V210000 · Mar 31, 2022

    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT

    Campaign 21V472000 · Jun 24, 2021

    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.
    Consequence
    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.