2009 Buick Enclave Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,250 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I attempted to put my seatbelt on the cable that attaches the seatbelt to the vehicle broke. If this had failed during an accident, my seatbelt would have failed. I have contacted GMC regarding the issue. They advised me that there was an extended warranty for this item but it has since expired on my vehicle. They are not willing to fix even though it is a big safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11420659, filed 2021-06“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and center seat belt failed to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but no failure could be determined. could not be determined. The contact then stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter failed to operate in drive(D). The contact stated that the shifter was stuck in drive (Low). As a result, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11511151, filed 2023-03, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the third row rear passenger side seatbelt failed to retract and the seatbelt had to be cut. The contact mentioned that due to the failure the passenger sustained an abrasion across the chest. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10615111, filed 2014-07, 98,500 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the seat belt buckle became fractured and the contact was unable to secure the seat belt. The contact stated that the warning lights for the seat belt did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma the consumer stated the side seat belt buckle was broken. When it was in the fold down position, it was difficult to raise it back into the sitting position. Updated 07/03/14”
NHTSA complaint #10585699, filed 2014-04, 35,000 miles“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 recalls
- 14V266000May 20, 2014General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles…Covers: Buick Enclave 2009–2014, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2014, GMC Acadia 2009–2014 +1 more
- 10V375000Aug 12, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side…Covers: Buick Enclave 2009–2010, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2010, Saturn Outlook 2009–2010 +1 more
- 08V615000Nov 24, 2008Gm is recalling 16,667 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of…Covers: Buick Enclave 2009, Chevrolet Traverse 2009, Saturn Outlook 2009 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 29% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 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 complaintsSuspension
6 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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