The most common problems with the 2015 Buick Enclave include recalls for front airbag inflator issues, unsecured side curtain airbags, and tire tread cracking.

2015 Buick Enclave owners commonly complain about the model’s navigation system, interior storage spaces, and poor mpg.
A variety of transmission issues stemming from a broken 35R clutch wave plate have also plagued the 2015 Enclave with no related recall.
The 2015 Buick Enclave receives slightly less-than-average reliability ratings in the midsize crossover SUV segment.

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The most common 2015 Buick Enclave problems

The 2015 Buick Enclave has racked up a total of 58 official complaints with the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

. The most common complaints include the following areas:

Electrical system: 11 complaints, namely early air conditioning failure and issues with connectivity

Steering problems: 11 complaints, especially failure of the power steering system followed by a locked steering wheel and a warning light that the traction control is off

Service brakes: 8 complaints, most due to normal

brake pad wear

Powertrain: 7 complaints, including a stretched timing chain

Drivers also report the following common (albeit less serious) complaints against the 2015 Enclave:

Difficulty folding/adjusting the rear seats

Lack of

interior storage space

Issues with the model’s built-in navigation system

Underwhelming fuel economy

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The 2015 Buick Enclave recalls

These driver complaints are joined by four official 2015 Buick Enclave recalls:

Exploding driver airbag inflator: Two recalls address the increased likelihood of this SUV’s airbags to over inflate and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to strike the car’s occupants in a way that could cause serious injury or death.

Unsecured side airbags: This General Motors recall affected multiple models, addressing installation faults that could cause the Encore’s side airbags to underperform in a car accident.

Tire cracks: The model’s Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires became prone to cracking, leading to loss of tire pressure and complete

tire failure

in some cases.

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The 2015 Buick Enclave transmission problems

Transmission failure is another commonly reported problem facing the 2015 Buick Enclave. Owners reported their

check engine lights turning on

with one of the following codes:

P0716

P0776

P2714

P2715

P2723

What it means: All these

OBD scan codes

indicated an issue with the Enclave’s six-speed automatic transmission and frequently resulted from issues relating to a broken 35R clutch wave plate in the car’s transmission.

The 2015 Buick Enclave has less-than-average reliability

The average annual cost of

repairs and maintenance

for the 2015 Buick Enclave is approximately $542. Consider the following reliability ratings:

J.D. Power: 85/100

RepairPal: 3.0/5.0; 24th out of 26 midsize SUV

The bottom line: The 2015 Buick Enclave isn’t considered to be very reliable compared to other midsize crossover SUVs. Unfortunately, serious repairs are likely to become more frequent and more expensive as this model year gets older.

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