2009 Buick Enclave
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 220
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 220 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 212 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 292 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
49% · 108 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 65 mph on the hwy, in rush hour traffic my entire steering column came completely out and I lost control of my vehicle causing a 3 car wreck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-04
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20
Engine
16% · 35 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while his wife was driving unknown speed, when she heard an abnormal noise and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-16
Power train
15% · 33 reportsElectrical system
10% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact purchased the vehicle from a local used car dealer in April 2025. The contact stated that the odometer and the bill of sales indicated that the mileage was 133,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-09
Vehicle speed control
5% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2008-11-26Seat belts08V615000 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.…
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…
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2009Complaint volume 220 complaints filed for this model year.
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2009-03-15Power train09V073000 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…
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…
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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 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…
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…
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2010-08-18Seat belts10V375000 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…
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…
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2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 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.
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.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 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...
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.
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2016-11-15Structure15V415000 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...
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.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 108 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V615000 · Seat belts
- Recall 09V073000 · Power train
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 10V375000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 15V415000 · Structure
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Buick Enclave reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Buick Enclave is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buick Enclave?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Buick Enclave have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.