Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Enclave.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Overall length | 207.5 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4733 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.3 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 24 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sport Touring 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 328 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.80 sec | 15.10 sec | 328 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.60 sec | 328 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.90 sec | 16.10 sec | 328 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Avenir 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 328 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Avenir 3.6L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Essence ST 3.6L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Avenir 3.6L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
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.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 5 of 131 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N262546590-01 | 2026-07-14 | Engine | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIT6520 | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the HUD will not… |
| PIT6503B | 2026-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
| N25-252332 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.