2009 Buick Enclave Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,094miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Buick Enclave, 1% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,094 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. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after the automatic locks malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,094.”
NHTSA complaint #10704722, filed 2015-04, 83,094 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear tailgate unintentionally opened. The contact stated that once the failure had occurred, the contact closed the rear tailgate, and the rear tailgate was inoperable and failed to open. No warning lights were illuminated; however, the message Gate Lifted was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649030, filed 2025-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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