2023 BUICK ENCLAVE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
The 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (4 complaints), Service Brakes (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. Vehicle is still at the dealership. They have requested and put in the new equipment which upon inspection by dealer service this replacement was also defective and a new part has been ordered.
Headlight on right side failure - no light. AI shows a recall for this problem, but my vin was not listed. Notice also states 2022, 2023, and 2024 vehicles. It should be as car was only 2 years 10 months old with about 42000 miles. GM has the part now. Dealer inspected the car. Light had less then 750 hours on it; references say average light should last 20,000 hours. An obvious defect. Only noticed failure due to a neighbor seeing it. We drive mostly in the day due to age. Car is used only to go to work. Car has auto headlights, and they do not operate during daylight when we drive.
Driver's seat belt cable going to floor on outside of seat broke, it is available for inspection. Seat belt is inoperative. I spoke with a dealer, but I am over on miles to be covered by warranty. The vehicle has not been inspected, and there were not any warning lamps or warning' I noticed when I tried to buckle up for ride home Friday evening 10/10/2025
Anyone behind me could’ve hit the part and caused a wreck. We have told the dealer.
Brakes squeak very loudly. This has been an issue since I purchased this new vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
The 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
General Motors, LLC has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6101R — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.
PIE0773 — SEATS
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat.
PIE0757A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This engineering information (EI) Lite ends the need for gathering further information from technicians to use the steps in Field Product Report (FPR) App in regard to engine coolant found under vehicle.
PIE0756A — STRUCTURE
This engineering information (EI Lite) closure ends the need for requesting further information from technicians to take pictures in regard to water leaking from the sunroof area that results in a repair on any 2023 Enclave/Traverse.
PIE0756A — EQUIPMENT
This engineering information (EI Lite) closure ends the need for requesting further information from technicians to take pictures in regard to water leaking from the sunroof area that results in a repair on any 2023 Enclave/Traverse.
PIE0756A — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This engineering information (EI Lite) closure ends the need for requesting further information from technicians to take pictures in regard to water leaking from the sunroof area that results in a repair on any 2023 Enclave/Traverse.
23-NA-090 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Water Intrusion at Front Door Harness Connector X500 and/or X600.
23-NA-060 — STRUCTURE
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Creak/Tick Noise from the Left (Driver) Side Rear of the Vehicle When Traveling Over Bumps/Uneven Surfaces.
PIP5915 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates a leak concern between the fuel rail pressure sensor and fuel rail at the threads.
23-NA-057 — SEATS
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Auto Heated Seat Option is Not Available in Personalization.
Showing 10 of 16 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ENCLAVE
- 2018 BUICK ENCLAVE — 81 complaints
- 2019 BUICK ENCLAVE — 60 complaints
- 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE — 50 complaints
- 2021 BUICK ENCLAVE — 24 complaints
- 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE — 18 complaints
- 2023 BUICK ENCLAVE (current)
- 2024 BUICK ENCLAVE — 9 complaints
- 2025 BUICK ENCLAVE — 34 complaints
- 2026 BUICK ENCLAVE — 0 complaints
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