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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Buick Enclave

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
39Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE BUICK ENCLAVE

The Buick Enclave is a three-row midsize SUV pitched squarely at families who want near-luxury comfort without a premium-brand price tag. Competing against the likes of the Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride, the Enclave has been a quiet staple of GM's lineup since its second generation arrived in 2018. It seats up to seven and leans heavily on a refined, upscale cabin experience as its core identity.

VERDICT

The 2019 Buick Enclave earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Buick Enclave as one of the more refined and comfortable entries in the three-row midsize SUV segment, praising its quiet cabin and upscale feel. They tend to note that it prioritizes a smooth, composed driving experience over outright performance, and most consider it a strong family hauler for buyers who value ambiance and space.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13095

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record16.5/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20V668000

Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this reca

Reported 2020-10-29

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

39 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 14Engine 12Electrical System 10Unknown Or Other 8Service Brakes 3Steering 2

Other Enclave years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13095), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Buick Enclave 2019. Class rank 31 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure