2014 Buick Enclave vs 2014 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Buick Enclave | 2014 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 461 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,565 | 1,571 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,700 mi | 61,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 204 | 245 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 90 |
| Engine | 17 | 45 |
| Power Train | 21 | 34 |
| Steering | 11 | 26 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 43 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 14 |
| Stalling | 7 | 45 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
2014 Buick Enclave
2014 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.