2016 Buick ENCLAVE Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2016 Model Year
Affected: AIR BAGS, SEATS, VISIBILITY

🛡️ Your 2016 Buick ENCLAVE has 4 recalls on record — compare extended warranty options

Get a Free Quote →

4 Recall Campaigns — 2016 Buick ENCLAVE

AIR BAGS
Campaign #21V782000 · 07/10/2021
Issue

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.

Fix

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 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 N212349040.

SEATS
Campaign #15V833000 · 11/12/2015
Issue

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

Risk

If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

Fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.

VISIBILITY
Campaign #15V609000 · 29/09/2015
Issue

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

Risk

A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.

AIR BAGS
Campaign #23V334000 · 10/05/2023
Issue

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia 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.

Fix

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2016 Buick ENCLAVE Recalls

The 2016 Buick ENCLAVE has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include AIR BAGS, SEATS, VISIBILITY. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Buick dealership.

If you own a 2016 Buick ENCLAVE, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Buick. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2016 Buick ENCLAVE recall repaired, contact your nearest Buick dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Buick ENCLAVE has a total of 45 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Buick ENCLAVE recalls →

2016 Buick ENCLAVE Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2016 Buick ENCLAVE have?

The 2016 Buick ENCLAVE has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2016 Buick ENCLAVE recalls?

The 2016 Buick ENCLAVE recalls affect the following components: AIR BAGS, SEATS, VISIBILITY.

Are 2016 Buick ENCLAVE recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Buick dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2016 Buick ENCLAVE has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.