Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Buick Enclave owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at unknown speeds in the snow, the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid and crashed into an unknown vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There was no reported fire or injuries. A police report was filed. The driver was able to drive away from the crash. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and decelerating to make a turn, the vehicle experienced a hard shift. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the same assessment was made, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …
The contact owned a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was crashed into the driver's side front and driver's side passenger doors by another vehicle. The contact stated that the crash pushed her vehicle into the guard rail on the passenger side. The contact stated that there were no serious injuries to the other four passengers, but all were transported by Emergency Services to the hospital for examination. The contact stated that she and the other passengers only had bruises. The contact stated the state police were on the scene and filed a report. The contact stated that both vehicles were towed to an impound lot. The contact stated that none of the vehicle air bags had deployed in her vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and had an unknown sensor repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the air bag warning illuminated a second time. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) in June 2023 however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the ignition switch was previously replaced. Additionally, the message "Check Stability System" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuse box and engine struts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while accelerating from a four-way traffic light at 5 mph, another vehicle's T-boned into the front driver-side tire. No air bags deployed. The contact sustained a cervical sprain and back injuries and the other driver had broken ribs and they both sought medical attention at a near hospital. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) on June 30, 2023. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was started, the message "Service Air Bags" was displayed, and the red seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and DTC: B0014 and B0022 were retrieved. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt anchor pretensioner showed a poor connection and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after the diagnostic test was performed, the seat belt warning light was not illuminated at start up. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,500.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that after the repair was performed, the driver's side "Air Bag Service" warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for additional diagnostic testing or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,500. The contact stated the main concern is the service warning message light comes on every startup as well as randomly while driving the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that the parts to repair the vehicle was on back order. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal
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.
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.
Air bags › Critical fasteners
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.
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.
Airbag complaints in other Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2014 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA has 205 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Buick Enclave, 70% of the model year's 292 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Buick Enclave airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-334 (inflator module, May 10, 2023); NHTSA recall 21V-782 (frontal, Oct 7, 2021); NHTSA recall 21V-246 (critical fasteners, Apr 8, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2014 Buick Enclave airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 12 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.