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2026 Buick Enclave

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Enclave.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2026 Buick Enclave is built on its established platform and equipped with a conventional powertrain paired with an automatic 8‑speed transmission. It achieves EPA‑rated 20 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg, and despite a single reported owner complaint and one recall, the model’s complaint history shows just two grievances for 2026 — the fewest of any year from 2008 through 2026 — underscoring a strong reliability trajectory. This low complaint count, concentrated in the power‑train and fuel‑propulsion areas, reflects the Enclave’s consistent durability as it enters the current model year.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy20/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length207.5 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight4733 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 24 / 21 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.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2026 Sport Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2026Sport Touring 2.5L Turbo I-47.80 sec15.90 sec328 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
2022Avenir 3.6L V66.50 sec15.00 sec310 hpAWD
2020Essence ST 3.6L V66.60 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2018Avenir 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD

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 2026 Buick Enclave appears in the federal record with only 2 complaints and 1 recall, a sharp decline from the 54 complaints and 6 recalls seen in 2020 and the 24 complaints and 2 recalls in 2021. Compared to the preceding year, 2025’s 36 complaints and no recalls, 2026 shows a notable improvement, while the prior high of 291 complaints and 7 recalls in 2014 marks the peak of the trend. Across the generation, complaints fell from a high of 536 in 2008 to 7 in 2024, with recalls similarly tapering to zero after 2023; the 2026 year sits near the bottom of both metrics. The single complaint area listed—Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System—suggests that the remaining issues are concentrated and likely manageable. Given the low complaint and recall counts and the downward trajectory of the trend, 2026 represents a strong year to consider buying a used Enclave.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
131
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V114000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 26/02/2026

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ… Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 131 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N262546590-012026-07-14EngineCertain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65202026-06-18Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the HUD will not…
PIT6503B2026-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…
N25-2523322026-06-16Unknown Or Other• Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 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 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.