2016 Buick Enclave
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Buick Enclave is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2016 Buick Enclave at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Buick Enclave recalls 4
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.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer serv…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipe…
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.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer serv…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2016 Buick Enclave common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Buick Enclave MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Buick Enclave worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Buick Enclave costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($20,897) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,172), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Buick Enclave trims & engines on record
2016 Buick Enclave vehicles on record
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2016 Buick Enclave — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Buick Enclave have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Buick Enclave. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Enclave?
Based on 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Buick Enclave get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Buick Enclave at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much is a 2016 Buick Enclave worth?
Comparable 2016 Buick Enclave listings run roughly $16,895–$26,988, typically around $20,897 (from 17 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.