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2017 Buick Enclave

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Enclave.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2017 Buick Enclave is a front-wheel-drive SUV that pairs a six-speed automatic transmission with a powerplant requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil to deliver an EPA-estimated 15 city, 22 highway, and 17 combined mpg. Accumulating 178 total owner complaints alongside three recalls primarily centered on the air bags, this model year occupies a moderate middle ground in the vehicle's broader reliability timeline. This positioning means the 2017 Enclave offers a significantly improved ownership experience over the troubled 536-complaint debut of 2008, yet it still falls short of the near-flawless reliability established by the 2026 model and its single logged complaint.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/22/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/60R19; P255/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-JJ; 7.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter15278634
Spark plug12681660
Battery88866309
Front wiper blades20945799 alt 20945800
Serpentine belt12654815
Thermostat12689041
Cabin air filter20958479

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length202 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight4923 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 22 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Enclave of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2022 Avenir
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Premium 3.6L V67.90 sec16.30 sec288 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V67.00 sec15.40 sec310 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V67.20 sec15.60 sec310 hpAWD
2020Essence ST 3.6L V66.60 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2013Premium 3.6L V68.50 sec16.70 sec288 hpAWD
2022Avenir 3.6L V66.50 sec15.00 sec310 hpAWD
2011CXL-2 3.6L V68.40 sec16.50 sec288 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 qt
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity11.9
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)43.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission43.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum43 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum58 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 47; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 129
ABS Sensor Torque9.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.055; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.080; Rear: .720
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.090; Rear: .730
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4110.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2Use New Bolts
3+ 150
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 150
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil to contaminate cylinder head surface or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2110.0 degrees; Side bolts110 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Buick Enclave sits at the tail end of the first-generation model (2008–2017), and its federal record shows a mixed picture. Complaints for 2017 (178) are slightly above 2016 (140) but well below the generation's peak of 536 in 2008, while recalls (3) are among the lowest of the generation and investigations remain at zero for the third consecutive year. However, the top complaint area is overwhelmingly Air Bags (140 of 178 complaints), with 6 crash-related complaints, which is a significant red flag that the data does not explain further. The TSB count (1003) is the lowest of any first-generation year, suggesting accumulated dealer knowledge and potential fixes, but the air bag issue dominates the risk profile. Compared to the 2018 second-generation model (64 complaints, 0 recalls), the 2017 has more reported problems. Given the high concentration of air bag complaints and no indication of root cause resolution, this is not a recommended year to buy without verifying that all air bag-related recalls or service campaigns have been performed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1003
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
178
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 178 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags140
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Structure2
Seat Belts2
Power Train2
Visibility/Wiper2
Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V782000Air Bags:FrontalReported 07/10/2021

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. Remedy: 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…

21V246000Air Bags:Critical FastenersReported 08/04/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1003 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Enclave take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Enclave have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Enclave get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.