The 2009 Buick Enclave has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two other recalls affect occupant restraints. The side impact airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in a crash due to increased electrical resistance in the wiring harness, leaving the driver and front passenger without that protection. Separately, a steel cable inside the seatbelt assembly can fatigue and break, preventing the belt from properly restraining an occupant in a crash. There is also a second-row seatbelt concern: when the rear seat back is folded flat and then returned upright, a trim shield can block the belt buckle from rotating back into position, leaving it unable to properly secure a passenger. The liftgate rounds out the list, as it can drop unexpectedly while open and strike anyone standing nearby.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The gas struts that hold the power liftgate open may wear prematurely, causing the liftgate to suddenly fall when open.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power liftgate motor control software to prevent rapid closing of the liftgate.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seatbelt to the front outboard seats may weaken and break over time, potentially reducing seatbelt effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the lap pretensioner at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion or poor connections in the side air bag wiring may prevent side air bags and seat belt tighteners from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected wiring connections with soldered connections to restore proper electrical flow.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row seat side trim shield can block the safety belt buckle from rotating upward when the seat back is returned to sitting position after being folded flat. This can damage the buckle cover and cause the red release button to become partially depressed, making the buckle appear jammed and potentially preventing it from latching securely.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields and inspect the safety belt buckles, replacing any that are damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row seat side trim shield can restrict the safety belt buckle from rotating upward when the seatback returns to normal position. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, forceful effort to return the seat could push the buckle cover down the strap, exposing and partially pressing the red release button.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. Any damaged safety belt buckles will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
