2022 Buick Enclave AWD

SPECS

2022 Buick Enclave AWD at a glance

Engine

6-cyl 3.6L

Cylinders

6

Displacement

3.6 L

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic 9-spd

Body

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel

Regular

Source: EPA / NHTSA vPIC, as of July 11, 2026.

NHTSA has opened one or more investigations covering this model. Recalls can follow an investigation, so check NHTSA for the latest before you buy.

Open safety recalls are free to fix at any franchised dealer. What recalls mean → Source: NHTSA recalls, as of July 11, 2026. Recalls can be issued any time, confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.

• SERVICE BRAKES

  Brake booster has gone out at 100,000 miles. Brakes do not work when vehicle is first started. Problem was diagnosed by an independent mechanics shop. There was no warning light until after the first incident.

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• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Rear hatch randomly opens. Hatch button sometimes works, usually not.

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• BACK OVER PREVENTION

  The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally,

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• EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly b

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• UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  A known defect that was previously addressed in a previous recall on the 2019 model year is still occurring on 2022 Buick Enclaves with no repair offered by GM. The defect causes a large hole to form in the exhaust pipe between the exhaust

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• ENGINE

  Mounting bracket for exhaust in front develops a leak at a cross member. GMC is aware of the issue and has refused to honor their extended warranty for the 2021 model year on my 2022 Buick that was delivered in 2021 due to mileage even thou

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Problems owners reported to the government, useful for spotting patterns, not proof any one car has them. What complaints mean → Source: NHTSA complaints, as of July 11, 2026. Owner-submitted reports, not verified diagnoses.

CRASH-TEST RATINGS · NHTSA NCAP

Overall

★★★★☆

Frontal

★★★★★

Side

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★☆

Government crash tests of this model; not every trim or year is tested. Source: NHTSA NCAP, as of July 11, 2026.

FUEL & RUNNING COST · U.S. EPA

Combined

20 mpg

City / Hwy

17 / 25

Est. fuel / yr

$3,100

CO₂ / mi

448 g

EPA lab estimates; real mpg varies by how you drive. Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov, as of July 11, 2026. Annual cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at EPA's reference price.