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2015 Buick Enclave

The 2015 Buick Enclave earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $43,858 to own it for five years, or $731 a month. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 171 complaints.

Recalls
5
Complaints
171
5-yr cost
$44k
MPG (EPA)
18
0
Fair
Ownership Score

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5 recalls may apply

For the 2015 Buick Enclave. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

  • What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

    Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $12,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$43,858
$731/month · $0.73/mile
Depreciation$2,885
Insurance (national avg.)$12,000
Fuel / charging$11,165
Maintenance$8,533
Repairs$4,000
Loan interest$3,510
Taxes & fees$1,765

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

171 complaints7 involved a crash
  • Air Bags105
  • Electrical System14
  • Unknown Or Other13
  • Engine12
  • Steering12
  • Service Brakes10

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars
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Rated as: 2015 Buick Enclave SUV FWD

What to check on a used 2015 Buick Enclave

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

  • Airbags
    • The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
    • Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
  • Electrical and lights
    • Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
    • Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
  • Engine and transmission
    • Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
    • Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Buick Enclave a good car to buy?
The 2015 Buick Enclave earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $43,858 to own it for five years, or $731 a month. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 171 complaints.
Does the 2015 Buick Enclave have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Buick Enclave, including Tires; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2015 Buick Enclave problems?
Owners filed 171 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (105), electrical system (14), engine (12), steering (12).
How much does a 2015 Buick Enclave cost to own for 5 years?
About $43,858 over 5 years ($731/month) at an estimated $12,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.