2023 Buick Enclave: Problems & Reliability
BEST2023 Buick Enclave: BEST — 22 owner complaints, 0.5× the Enclave median year by raw count; top issue: exterior lighting (6 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 0.44, where 1.00 is a typical Enclave year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best. Most complaints are about non-critical systems; only 33% are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
22
NHTSA complaints
0.5×
vs. median Enclave year
507
Service bulletins
0
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2023 Buick Enclave problems
Exterior lighting leads a spread-out record, named in 27% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2023 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 27% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 14% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 3 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 14% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Buick Enclave recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2023 Buick Enclave.
2023 Buick Enclave service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 507 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2023 — fewer than the 703 of the median Enclave year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (141), engine & cooling (66), powertrain / transmission (53). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2023 vs. the year before and after
From the 2022 to the 2023, owner complaints rose 57% (14 → 22). The 2024 that followed fell by more than half (22 → 7), so the 2024 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Enclave | TOO FEW REPORTS | 14 | 618 | 1 | — |
| 2023 (this page) | BEST | 22 | 507 | 0 | — |
| 2024 Enclave | TOO FEW REPORTS | 7 | 343 | 0 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Buick Enclave years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2023 Buick Enclave
Exterior lighting (6 complaints on the 2023): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Electrical system (3 complaints on the 2023): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Fuel / propulsion system (3 complaints on the 2023): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Service brakes (3 complaints on the 2023): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Powertrain / transmission (2 complaints on the 2023): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Nearby Enclave years with a better rating: 2021.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
2023 Buick Enclave: BEST — 22 owner complaints, 0.5× the Enclave median year by raw count; top issue: exterior lighting (6 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 0.44, where 1.00 is a typical Enclave year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best.
What are the most common 2023 Buick Enclave problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2023 Buick Enclave are exterior lighting (6, 27%), electrical system (3, 14%), fuel / propulsion system (3, 14%). The manufacturer has 507 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Buick Enclave have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2023 Buick Enclave. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2023 Buick Enclave before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2023 Buick Enclave come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.