CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Buick Enclave has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (24 reports).
2012 Buick Enclave recalls
Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in certain Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles may explode when the air bag deploys because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone
Certain 2007-2012 GM crossovers with a power liftgate have gas struts that can wear out prematurely.
Most common 2012 Buick Enclave problems
Problem areas named in the 132 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 24 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
While driving, the vehicle suddenly and without warning experienced a severe, dangerous loss of acceleration. The dashboard immediately displayed a "Reduced Engine Power" warning message along with a "Service StabiliTrak" light, forcing the vehicle into an immediate electronic fail-safe "limp mode." This sudden, drastic reduction in engine power severely restricts the vehicle's ability to maintain safe roadway speeds, accelerate from a stop, or merge safely into traffic, posing an immediate rear-end collision hazard to myself and other motorists. Furthermore, the defect simultaneously disables critical active safety systems by shutting down the StabiliTrak and Traction Control networks. A di
While sitting at a traffic light my engine runs rough, then it dies
Transmission needs replacing
Fuel pump, throttle body, and High pressure fuel pump. Car makes door lock noises andâs completely cuts off while driving over 20 times now on highway and all. Have gotten several things repaired in addition to these listed things and after repairing car works fine for a few months then needing to be replaced again. No codes are being given other then abs, traction control warning and stabilitrak
Steering wheel airbag warning. Seat belts fraying. The underneath welding for the support bar, potentially the rear axel, came unwelded.
2012 Buick Enclave questions
Does the 2012 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Buick Enclave: Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly; Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone; Seat Belts; Air Bags:Side/Window. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Enclave?
Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (24), Engine (24), Air Bags (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Buick Enclave has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.