2009 GMC Acadia Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 3% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Takata recall seat belts don't latch and when they do, they come unlatched or they brake.. Purge valve is malfunctioning.. Back set does not move latch broke... Leftgate sometimes does not latch or says it's not latched and opens.. My dash light says I need air all the time but I checked and I don't.. Back passenger side window does not go down if driver tries to roll it down... Inner tie rod inn driver side malfunctioning...”
NHTSA complaint #11253772, filed 2019-09, 151,986 miles“This is in regards to the center row, middle seat belt. My 9 year old was sitting in this seat using the seat belt. I was driving down a hill at roughly 40 MPH when the light at the bottom changed so I stopped. My son was leaning a little forward and the seat belt locked up. I told him to lean back and it should unlock. But it did not, it kept clicking like when using a seat belt for a car seat. At which point he became stuck up against the seat and couldn't move his chest. He started panicking so I had to pull over to assist him. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592896, filed 2014-05, 67,000 miles“In september 2014, recall #14187 was preformed and repair on my vehicle. However now is september of 2015, while driving my vehicle, the service airbag light started coming on. Took to dealership to look at under air bag light special coverage and was told it was not covered. Issue for the service airbag light I was told is due to the front seat belt retractor on the driver side. Call GM to complain. Was told original recall was repaired. It seems that this is still an issue even after the recall was done. Now it is the seat belt retractor instead of the tensioner.”
NHTSA complaint #10783625, filed 2015-10, 87,500 miles“The second row seat belts that were listed on the NHTSA website for a recall. The dealer bergstron Gmc of appleton, wisconsin says the vehicle does not have a recall for this. The seat belts get jammed when the seat is lowered. One seatbelt connector is broken, and the seat is tearing from the belt connectors. The connectors still get jammed in the seat and are not accessible without having to re lower the seats and fumble with the belt connector. At least one of the connector is exposed with no plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #10578943, filed 2014-04, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc Acadia. While her child was seated in the rear passenger seat, the contact could not unlatch the rear seat belt restraint. After many failed attempts, the seat belt began to tighten across the child causing him to become pressed up against the seat and unable to move his chest. The child began to lose oxygen, which prompted the contact to cut the seat belt from the child. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615637, filed 2014-07, 30,000 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: GMC Acadia 2009–2014, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2014, Buick Enclave 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: GMC Acadia 2009–2010, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2010, Buick Enclave 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: GMC Acadia 2009, Chevrolet Traverse 2009, Buick Enclave 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 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Acadia
112 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsEngine
67 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Acadia
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology