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2022 Buick Enclave

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Enclave.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

Specified with a 9-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil, the 2022 Buick Enclave delivers EPA fuel economy of 17 city, 25 highway, and 20 combined mpg. The vehicle's reliability profile is relatively settled, marked by just 12 total owner complaints and a single recall that predominantly highlights the service brakes as the top issue. Positioned far closer to the model's lowest complaint year of 2026 than the troubled 2008 debut that amassed 536 complaints, this 2022 iteration indicates the Enclave had firmly matured into a stable, dependable chapter of its production history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

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 torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery is an AGM VRLA and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. 94R · 730 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 Battery is an AGM VRLA and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/55R20 107HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12681660
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84580856
Serpentine belt12647764
Thermostat12681133
Cabin air filter13540923

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.3 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight4614 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 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 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2022 Avenir
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Avenir 3.6L V66.50 sec15.00 sec310 hpAWD
2020Essence ST 3.6L V66.60 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2025Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec328 hpFWD
2025Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.60 sec328 hpFWD
2025Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.10 sec328 hpAWD
2025Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.00 sec328 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V67.00 sec15.40 sec310 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, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Engine OilSynthetic · 5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidSynthetic · 75W-90
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.90 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUse new nuts only. 15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 23.0-; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: .866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.018 ft. lbs

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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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 2022 Buick Enclave sits near the bottom of a clear downward trend in complaints across the current generation (20182024), with only 12 complaints—the second-lowest figure in that span after 2024’s 7. Its single recall is also among the lowest in the generation, and the top complaint areas (service brakes, electrical system, back-over prevention) each involve only 1–2 reports, with no fire complaints. While the data does not specify root causes, the overall pattern shows that the 2022 model year is significantly more reliable than earlier years like 2018 (64 complaints, 0 recalls) and 2020 (54 complaints, 6 recalls). This suggests that by 2022, Buick had largely resolved earlier issues, making it a strong choice for a used purchase within this generation. **Takeaway: The 2022 Buick Enclave is a good year to buy, offering low complaint and recall counts that indicate improved quality compared to earlier model years.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
619
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
2 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 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Back Over Prevention,Exterior Lighting1
Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V210000Air Bags:Side/Window:CurtainReported 31/03/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical… Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 619 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
N25-2505522026-03-20Unknown Or OtherImprovements to OnStar functionality.

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Enclave take?

6.0 qt of ACDelco Dexos 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30; Temperatures Below -2°F 0W-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Enclave have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Enclave get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.