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2014 Buick Enclave airbags problems

205 complaints (70% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints
205
of this car's complaints
70%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
5
recalls
3

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Enclave airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Buick Enclave airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 27

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported May 10, 2023 · 995,085 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 23V334000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported October 7, 2021 · 555 vehicles affected
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 fastenersReported April 8, 2021 · 108 vehicles affected
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

What 2014 Buick Enclave owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Airbags, Seats · VA

The vehicle has issues with the air bags and seats. If you move the seat the airbag light comes on. There were open recalls and while the dealership says they are repaired, this is an ongoing issue and the fixes appear to only be temporary.

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Airbags · TX

I am not sure if I have the correct form. I puchased a 2014 Buick Enclave from Group 1 Toyota 20465 Southwest Fwy, Richmond, TX 77469. The dealership sold me this vehicle without addressing the safety recall. They claim it is not their responsibility.

Filed Dec 2, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

The "Service Airbag - Passenger" warning light suddenly appeared on the console of my 2014 Buick Enclave. Once I arrived home, I Googled what the light indicated and I also sorted through mail I had recently received from Buick that notified me of a recall. Convinced that I needed to resolve the issue promptly, I contacted the dealership we purchased the vehicle from and they informed me to come in so they could hook the diagnostic machine to the car to determine the codes. I went into the dealership early the following morning (work order initiated at 8:21AM). I explained the situation again, and was told that they'd perform a complimentary diagnostic test to determine the issue. The service advisor listed "Safety Recall - Driver Front Airbag Inflator May Rupture" [I did notify them that the warning light indicated it was the passenger side airbag]. At 9:00 AM I received a text message "To review the inspection and approve the recommendations": CUSTOMER STATES SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE CHECK AND ADVISE [Other]: DIAG, NEED 1.5HR DIAG TIME TO TEST CIRCUITS RELATED TO PASSENGER AIR BAG FOR CODE B0021 PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAD DEPLOYMENT LOOP. (NEED TOI REMOVE SEAT TO TEST)$389.93 -- yes, I approved. But when questioning why there was a charge for the resolving the recall issue, I was told, "It's a different issue than the recall." Then I was told they'd need to remove the seat to get to the wires/connectors for the airbag and that cost would be $519.90 BYPASS THE AIR BAG CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT BY SOILDERING THE 4 PIN CONNECTOR TOGETHER. INTERBNAL FAULT IN CONNECTOR CASUING HIGH RESISTANCE. Also add $44 Shop Charge. The "free recall repair" cost us $957.46 (I did ask for the military discount since this was totally unexpected and immersed with the planned costs for the holidays). I feel like this is unfair and inappropriate to charge customers for a service that should have been covered. I would have never come into the dealership had it not been for the recall

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Airbags · TN

I was notified of the recall May 10,2023 Manufacturer Recall NumberN232404980 the federal safety agency Recall Number23V334 by mail. I called my Buick dealer and was told they had the part. I set up an appointment and took my car in for the repair, and was told they made a mistake and didn't have the part after all and that they would let me know when they got it in. I guess now all I can do is sit and wait to be notified, however long that will take. 2014 Buick Enclave Leather [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 5, 2025 · Airbags · NJ

I got the notice air bag recall and gmc said it's passenger front seat side . They said it's discontinued and Wana use another 1 and charge me 500.00 plus labor. I just paid 398.00 for them to tell me this don't think that's fair what can I do if it's a recall I paid for nothing

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Airbags · ID · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in an accident that myself and my passenger were injured in due to our airbags not deploying and because of this we both hit our heads. I hit the steering wheel they hit the dashboard and side windows.

Filed Oct 10, 2025 · Airbags · AL

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated more than five times. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that that GM Part Number: 13576628 (Module 16.712) needed to be replaced, and the contact was provided and estimate for the repair. The air bag inflator was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 22, 2025 · Airbags · TX

I am submitting this statement regarding an ongoing issue with the driver seat airbag in my vehicle. The airbag warning light continues to illuminate intermittently. I have had the issue looked at multiple times by my mechanic. He has replaced parts underneath the seat in an effort to resolve the problem, but the warning light still returns. At times, the light will go off temporarily, only to come back on again later. I have noticed that the only way the light sometimes changes is when I move the seat back and forth. There is no other visible damage underneath the seat, and no other cause has been identified. Despite repeated repair attempts, the issue remains unresolved, and I am concerned about the reliability and safety of the airbag system.

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Airbags · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Filed Aug 8, 2025 · Airbags · AL

Purchased vehicle almost a year ago with Mobile dealership telling me they were unable to have air bags replaced due to lack of parts from manufacturer. I have been in contact every few months with local dealership (Mullinax in Montgomery, AL) checking on status of recalled airbags. July 2025 I received a letter from General Motors to contact local dealer as airbags were available for recall. I did so and dealership confirmed part and scheduled appointment for repair for a month later. On date of appointment I was on time delivering vehicle as they confirmed it would take most of the day. Three hours later I was called saying there was no airbags available to me and that I would have to be put on a waiting list as one was ordered. I have read where these malfunction causing major damage to vehicle which dealerships and GM do not cover. I cannot afford this type of damage and don't understand how a month goes by where you have the part and then on the day of repair you don't.

Questions about the 2014 Buick Enclave airbags

Does the 2014 Buick Enclave have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 205 complaints about the airbags of the 2014 Buick Enclave, 70% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2014 Buick Enclave airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Buick Enclave airbags?

Yes, 3 recalls: 23V334000, 21V782000, 21V246000. 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 2014 Buick Enclave problems

Electrical 27Transmission 21Engine 18Seat belts 11Steering 11Driver assistance 8Brakes 6Body 5Fuel system 5Visibility 5Lights 4Seats 4Wheels 4Suspension 2Acceleration 1

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