The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained depressed on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch, at which point the front passenger-side and rear driver-side and passenger-side airbags also deployed. Medical attention was required. The contact sustained an injury to the left temple, head pain, and pain extending from the left side of the neck into the shoulder blade. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to Burleson Towing Service and was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
2013 Buick Enclave airbags problems
10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 53,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 53,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Enclave airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Buick Enclave airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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 2013 Buick Enclave owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
I originally did front end collision repairs on this GM vehicle and I had to originally replace the front passenger seatbelt. I went through 3 apparent good used ones for replacement and all of them have had their fair share of difference from acting up. One of them seemed to work but every now and then the airbag light would come on due to seatbelt. Replaced it with another and frequently the airbag light would come off and on than the last one installed. The 3rd replacement seems to work but airbag light would come on again, not as frequent and would only shut off if seatbelt is pulled and retracted purposely by hand. I am not seeing a short or a wire problem but the seatbelt is not working properly and I believe GM has failed to produce quality front passenger seatbelts. Even all three of the seatbelt would not fully retract on their own without pushing it in by hand.
It keeps happening. The service airbag light comes on several times during the year. No service code to repair!!! To fix we keep disconnecting the battery and reconnecting why is this a recall on some models and not on others.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to alpine buick gmc 8120 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123 to have the light turned off however, the warning light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that one day while reversing from the driveway, the power steering ceased without warning and the vehicle hit a tree. No injuries were reported and there was not a police report filed. The contact had the vehicle repaired under warranty at the same dealer but the failure recurred. Also, the contact stated that the transmission had to be replaced under warranty due to an abnormal noise that was heard emitting from the engine. The contact had the transmission replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,515.
The service air bag light came on. I took it to independent auto service shop then the dealership, neither could find anything wrong with them. I was told to keep moving my driver side seat up and back every so often...that might get it to go off. Seriously, that is what dealership told me. So, during oil change I asked auto shop to take a look at service air bag issue. They said no computer code came up, so I need to take it to the dealership. Now I'm left with a car that might kill me in a crash, and my best bet to survive crash is to 'trick' sensor by moving my driver seat ' back and forth every so often!'
Air bag warning light is on. Has been on for several months; no goes off and on indicating a loose connection. My vehicle does not show a recall when looking up the VIN; however the 2013 buick enclave has an active recall for a loose air bag connection. I believe my vehicle should be included in this recall.
Driver's seat airbag defective. A warning light indicated it was not functioning. When repaired, noted that airbag was "open" and would not have inflated. The vehicle had not previously been in an accident. Gm would not cover repair of defective airbag
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to alpine buick gmc (8120 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123 (720) 746-2697), but the diagnostic results and repairs were unknown. The contact mentioned that the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to alpine buick gmc several times. The air bag warning indicator failure was serviced, but the diagnostic results and repairs were unknown. The contact stated that all previous air bag failures were serviced per a warranty. The warranty expired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but only offered to pay for part of the repairs since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000...updated 07/24/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick enclave. The contact stated that while traveling 5 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and required immediate medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 11,500.
Questions about the 2013 Buick Enclave airbags
Does the 2013 Buick Enclave have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Buick Enclave airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 53,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 Buick Enclave problems
Engine 14Transmission 14Driver assistance 13Electrical 12Steering 12Lights 6Acceleration 5Fuel system 4Seat belts 3Body 2Suspension 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Brakes 1Tires 1
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