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2022 Buick Enclave
The 2022 Buick Enclave is a midcycle refresh with new front and rear styling matching the Envision, standard LED headlamps and a head-up display on Premium and Avenir trims, with used prices from $22,700 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists one recall, for roof rail air bag connectors, and 13 complaints. EPA rates it 20 to 21 mpg combined.
What changed on the 2022 Buick Enclave
GM Authority (opens in a new tab) says the 2022 Enclave receives a midcycle refresh, with standard LED headlamps on every model including the Avenir, and GM-Trucks (opens in a new tab) describes an all-new front and rear design that matches the Envision and more standard safety features. A second GM Authority report (opens in a new tab) adds a head-up display as standard on Premium and Avenir but not on the base Essence, and a new pollutant and fine dust air filter as standard across all trims.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2022 Enclave prices at $22,700 for the Essence to $27,700 for the Avenir at a dealership, and rates fuel economy at 17/25 to 18/26 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2022 Enclave at 20 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2022 Enclave, 22V210000, which covers 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 to 2022 Buick Enclave vehicles whose harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals that could stop the air bags deploying in a crash; dealers replace the harness connector free of charge.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA: service brakes, exterior lighting and engine with 3 each, and visibility, electrical system and unknown or other with 2 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) reads the record as showing no systemic severe-failure pattern, and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.
2022 Enclave against the MDX, Traverse, Acadia and Telluride
EPA rates the 2022 Enclave at 20 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel. The Chevrolet Traverse lists the same 20 to 21 at $2,950 to $3,100, the GMC Acadia 21 to 25 at $2,500 to $2,950, the Kia Telluride 21 to 23 at $2,700 to $2,950, and the Acura MDX 19 to 22 at $3,500 to $4,100. The Enclave ties the Traverse and trails the Acadia and Telluride.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2022 Buick Enclave: 3 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 9-Spd | FWD | 310 | 266 | 18 / 26 / 21 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Premium | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 310 | 266 | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Avenir | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 9-Spd | AWD | 310 | 266 | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence | 204.8 in | 69.9 in | 120.9 in | 7.5 in | 19 gal | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | P255/65R18SL |
| Premium | 204.8 in | 69.9 in | 120.9 in | 7.5 in | 22 gal | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | P255/65R18SL |
| Avenir | 204.8 in | 69.9 in | 120.9 in | 7.5 in | 22 gal | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | P255/55R20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2022 Buick Enclave trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Essence | Premium | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | – |
| Pedestrian detection | Opt | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | Opt | Std | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Opt | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | Opt | Opt |
| Heated steering wheel | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | Std |
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44087Enclave AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A |
| 44085Enclave FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
5 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2022 Buick Enclave versus the 2021 Buick Enclave?
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2022 Buick Enclave carries the 2021 Buick Enclave's figures forward: 2 certification records labelled Enclave AWD, Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 20-21 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,100. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 2 for the 2021 to 1 for the 2022.
Q02How did the 2022 Buick Enclave do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
The 2022 Buick Enclave earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 4 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 15.1% to 16.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, read 2026-09-20.
Q03How do the 2022 Buick Enclave trims differ from one another?
All 3 trims share the 3.6-liter V6 making 310 hp. The Premium has AWD instead of FWD and a navigation system, pedestrian detection, power-folding mirrors and 2 more as standard equipment over the Essence. The Avenir has a heated steering wheel, a panoramic moonroof and rain-sensing wipers as standard equipment over the Premium.
Q04What engine oil does the 2022 Buick Enclave take?
The 2022 Buick Enclave owner's manual specifies SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Source: 2022 Buick Enclave owner's manual. The 2021 model year has the same figure.
Q05What size wheels does the 2022 Buick Enclave have?
The 2022 Buick Enclave's wheel diameter is 20 inches on the Avenir. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2021 model year has the same figure.
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