2017 Buick Enclave
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Buick Enclave.
Recalls on the 2017 Buick Enclave
Air bags: frontal
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: critical fasteners
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Air bags: inflator module
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Source: NHTSA
What 179 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2017 Buick Enclave at a glance
- Trims
- ConvenienceLeatherPremium
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Owners have filed 179 complaints about the 2017 Buick Enclave with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Buick Enclave?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Buick Enclave listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.