general problems of the 2012 Buick Enclave

11 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Buick Enclave. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Buick Enclave based on all problems reported for the 2012 Enclave.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2025

Steering wheel airbag warning. Seat belts fraying. The underneath welding for the support bar, potentially the rear axel, came unwelded.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2021

I was in a accident and the air bag hurt me very bad driver side tooth gone tissue want go down what can I do.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side causing severe damage to the vehicle. During the crash the passenger side curtain air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck, back and shoulder inquiries. The front passenger sustained head neck and back injuries. The second row driver side passenger suffered a head injury. The second row passenger side occupant suffered a head and neck and arm injury. The dog located in the 3rd row was also injured during the crash. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2020

I bought a 2012 Buick Enclave used in 2018. This year the airbag dashboard light came on. Mechanic says I must replace the airbag (which isn't cheap) and all airbags are disabled until it is fixed. I know there was a massive recall but apparently my Enclave wasn't one of them.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

2 months ago my service air bag icon & message came on my dash when I started my car. I took it to get it looked at they pulled a code but now they have to have my car all day to see where the problem actually is. Costing me lots of money for their labor. Give me a break why isnt this a recall for my car. Obviously I'm not the only one having issues with air bag.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2018

Tl-the contact owned a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5-10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle to reverse and park however, the vehicle kept rolling forward and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to ballas Buick GMC located at 5715 central Ave, toledo, OH 43615, (419) 464-7699 to be diagnosed which was still pending. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. The vehicle was salvaged. Ah.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Frequent message appearing in the message center which indicates "service air bags'. The airbag symbol is also lit at the same time. The message appears at different times and will remain lit for about 8 seconds. It happens while the vehicle is in motion or when stopped, however not at any specific time. This vehicle was purchased new from the Buick dealer in el paso, texas and has never been in any type of collision. An internet check on this type of complaint shows that my vehicle year is part of ongoing problems with that same message being displayed, however my dealer indicates that my VIN is not part of the recall to have that repaired by Buick. In my opinion, this is a safety issue and should be covered by Buick. My vehicle has 78,000 miles on the odometer and has been maintained by the dealer since it went into service. This complaint is a manufacturer defect which should be corrected by Buick. This complaint was first noticed around 11-2016 however it was difficult to catch it when the message would be displayed. It took months to notice it as it is shown in the included image since the vehicle would be in motion at the time. I finally was able to get my wife to snap a photo of the message before it disappeared from the dash board.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2016

Was involved in an accident where another driver seemingly proceeded thru a stop sign without an actual stop, my car was hit on the left side of the car. . . From side driver's door to front portion of vehicle, including grill. . . Left side tire was buckled into vehicle with probable axle damage, etc. None of the air bags were deployed, and I hit my head on the driver's window, breaking the window, resulting in serious head injuries, etc. My vehicle was on a city street, 4 way stop, and had just started auto motion to turn left at intersection. I will be able to provide photos and additional documentation as requested.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

Gm recall 14030 states in the event of a crash, the siab, front center airbag, if equipped, and/or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy increasing the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger. Parts are not currently available. Gm is precluding dealers form allowing test drives or sale of any new or used Enclave until the recall is resolved. Notwithstanding the notice and the failure to repair Buick customer service says cars are safe to drive and refuses to provide any compensation to current owners such as myself to park the car until the safety issue is resolved and allow for alternate transportation. So they are telling me my car has an increased injury risk they are telling me it is being recalled they are telling me they do not have the parts to fix it they are precluding dealers from letting anyone drive them and precluding sale but telling me the car is safe not withstanding the notice that says it is not. Replacement vehicle should be provided of funds to pay for rental provided so the car can be parked until they can address the recall.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2014

Hello, problem: front passenger side seat belt alarms with less than 5 pounds of weight on the seat. Facts: I own a 2012 Buick Enclave. I had a service clinic appointment with sterling mccall Buick at the sw freeway in houston, texas. A few days before the appointment the seat belt alarm would ding when my purse and ipad was on the seat. I weighed the items they weigh 4. 8 pounds. This is the second time I have had this issue. They replaced the module about 45 days ago. Outcome: I was forwarded gm service notice document id 31202743/#08-09-41-0071. I could not believe this notice. I am not to put any electronic devices or large drinks in the front of the car. Really? there is a usb in the dash compartment of the SUV (without a notch for the cord - rolling my eyes) and gm thinks there will not be an electronic device in the front seat? and a large drink? I really don't get the large drink thing. That is hilarious. My dealership gave me a seat belt extender to keep the thing from dinging constantly. Opinion: I think the module under seat is so frequently defective that gm has written this notice to unburden the corporation of further warranty work. They can't put a piece of aluminum foil under the seat to shield this module from interference? of course I don't know how you could shield it from the large drink threat, bounty paper towels? my concern is if there is an electronic device in the pocket or lap or at the feet of a passenger will the air bags deploy?.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2013

I have bought a Buick Enclave 2012 the fix air bag sign is on all the time I went to fix it to the dealer but still it's not fixed.


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