2009 Buick Enclave Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,384miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Buick Enclave, 1% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,384 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. While driving 10 MPH and making a right turn, the contact noticed that the graco child safety seat that was latched in the second row seating on the driver side was moving. The contact also mentioned that the daytime running lights failed to operate, as well as the key fobs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dealer several times for the lights and key fobs, where the battery and sensor have ben replaced in the key fob and the bulbs have been replaced for the light. However, the failures recurred several times afterwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958052, filed 2017-03, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251679Feb 2, 2024This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10236153Apr 17, 2023This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 27% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Buick Enclave
108 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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