The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to an unknown recall. The mechanic contacted an unknown dealer and was informed that they could not assist because vehicle had previously been repaired under TSB Number: 15536. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2011 Buick Enclave airbags problems
38 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Buick Enclave airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Buick Enclave airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V782000 · Recall details
Air bags: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- Risk
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Recall number 21V246000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Recall number 14V118000 · Recall details
What 2011 Buick Enclave owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag light keeps coming on and going off
The airbag light stays on.????
In 2017 the timing belt failed with less than 100,000 miles on the vehicle. Timing belt replacement was over 2000 dollars. 2018 the check engine light came on india sting an issue with the caytalic converter. Have not repaired but vehicle will dye while driving. It quit working on interstate and I had to coast across five lanes to shoulder, where I was able to restart vehicle. This also happened on 2 lane highway. 2020 airbag light came on, stayed on for a few days and went out. Hit bump in road airbag light returns.
I received a class action law suit card, stating a gm recall #14v118, recall date 3/31/2014 was on my vehicle; I never received a recall notice about "gm ignition switch economic settlement claims center", but my VIN was stated as effected. I'm concerned I have an unsafe situation.
Service air bag/warning light keep coming on.
Check air bag light keeps coming on when I'm driving and there's a small bump in the road. (city street)
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
All recalls and up-to-date recalls on my vehicle power steering is hard to turn hatchback coming up when she'll wiper vehicle is hard to pull rattling noise
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Questions about the 2011 Buick Enclave airbags
Does the 2011 Buick Enclave have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Buick Enclave, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Buick Enclave airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Buick Enclave airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 21V782000, 21V246000, 14V118000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Enclave have bad airbags?
The Buick Enclave model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (205 complaints), 2017 (145 complaints) and 2008 (113 complaints).
Other 2011 Buick Enclave problems
Steering 41Engine 38Transmission 38Body 25Electrical 21Acceleration 14Driver assistance 11Fuel system 11Brakes 8Tires 6Lights 5Seat belts 5Seats 4Visibility 4Suspension 3Wheels 2Locks 1
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