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2009 BUICK Enclave

8 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09V073000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The gearshift in your vehicle has a small clip that helps match the gear selector with the actual gear position. In some 2009 models, this clip might not be fully engaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clip fails, you might put the gearshift in 'park' and remove the key, but the transmission gear might not be in 'park'. This could cause the vehicle to roll away, potentially leading to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the shift cable and ensure the clip is fully engaged. If it's not, they'll replace the shift cable for free. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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High Priority #21V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Enclave or Traverse is designed to save your life in a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator inside might be faulty and could fail to deploy properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice – your safety is at stake.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
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High Priority #14V266000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a flexible steel cable that connects your front outboard seatbelts to the car. Over time, this cable can weaken and break, which could compromise the seatbelt's ability to keep you safe in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable breaks, your seatbelt might not work properly in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seatbelt system and replace the lap pretensioner if necessary – for free. You'll get a notice when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
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High Priority #14V118000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The side impact air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect you in a severe side collision. However, the wiring harness that controls these air bags might be too stiff, which could stop them from deploying properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not work as they should, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness connections with new, reliable ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
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High Priority #10V375000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The second row seat side trim shield in your vehicle is a plastic piece that helps guide your seatbelt buckle. In some 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook models, this shield can interfere with the buckle's movement, making it harder to return the seat to its upright position.
Risk if Unfixed
If you apply enough force to the buckle, it could be pushed down and accidentally release the seatbelt, leaving you unrestrained in the event of a crash. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will modify or replace the seat side trim shield to prevent this issue, and if your buckle is damaged, they'll replace it for free. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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High Priority #08V615000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The rear safety belt buckle in your vehicle is a crucial part that keeps you secure in the second or third row. Unfortunately, some of these buckles on certain 2009 models may be missing a tiny rivet.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rivet is missing, the buckle could break free in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury because you might not be restrained properly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the buckles in the second and third rows and replace any faulty ones with new, secure ones – all at no charge to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 16,667 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE RIVET IS MISSING, THE BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING STRAP, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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Moderate #10V240000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The heated washer fluid system in your vehicle is a system that warms up the washer fluid for better cleaning. In some 2006-2009 models, this system could overheat and catch fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heated washer fluid system overheats, it could ignite and cause a fire. This could lead to serious damage and potentially harm you or someone else.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disable and remove the heated washer fluid system for free. They'll also provide an updated owner's manual page to let you know the feature has been removed. This repair is free and should be done as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Under Review #15V415000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The power liftgate in your vehicle is the part that holds the hatch open when you're loading or unloading cargo. In some 2008-2012 Buick Enclave, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook models, the gas struts that hold the liftgate up can wear out too quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate suddenly falls, it could hit someone, causing injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit, which will prevent the liftgate from closing too quickly and potentially hurting someone. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
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SEAT BELTS
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BUICK Enclave Years

2026
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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