2011 Buick Enclave air bags problems
38 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2011 Buick Enclave, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Turned corner on ironwood46615 and rear ended car that stopped suddenly. Crushed my front end back to puncturing the radiator. No air bag deployed and no seat belt on impact. My knees hit the dash under the steering wheel. No onstar as no airbag deployed. Holding steering wheel was my only deterrent to hitting forward. Repairs cost $5000.+ and GM dealer insisted airbag and seat belt were functioning. Knees still hurt. And seen doctor about knees and going again soon.
The day we purchased this vehicle, the service air bag light came on when we test drove the vehicle but the sales man ensured us that they could fix that. Well we thought they did and keep saying that everytime we leave the dealership for the same issue. We have had our vehicle to the shop for this same 'service air bag light' at least 10 times since november 25, 2011. Very frustrating!!
Other problems reported for the 2011 Buick Enclave
- Steering 41 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints