2012 BUICK ENCLAVE Seat Belts Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE
3 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seat Belts Complaints
Steering wheel airbag warning. Seat belts fraying. The underneath welding for the support bar, potentially the rear axel, came unwelded.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER WHO, AS A RESULT, SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK, PINNING THE REAR PASSENGER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 03/10/16*LJ *CN
HELLO, PROBLEM: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ALARMS WITH LESS THAN 5 POUNDS OF WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. FACTS: I OWN A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE. I HAD A SERVICE CLINIC APPOINTMENT WITH STERLING MCCALL BUICK AT THE SW FREEWAY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT THE SEAT BELT ALARM WOULD DING WHEN MY PURSE AND IPAD WAS ON THE SEAT. I WEIGHED THE ITEMS THEY WEIGH 4.8 POUNDS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. THEY REPLACED THE MODULE ABOUT 45 DAYS AGO. OUTCOME: I WAS FORWARDED GM SERVICE NOTICE DOCUMENT ID 31202743/#08-09-41-0071. I COULD NOT BELIEVE THIS NOTICE. I AM NOT TO PUT ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR LARGE DRINKS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. REALLY? THERE IS A USB IN THE DASH COMPARTMENT OF THE SUV (WITHOUT A NOTCH FOR THE CORD - ROLLING MY EYES) AND GM THINKS THERE WILL NOT...
Other 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE Problem Areas
Engine
22 complaints
Air Bags
21 complaints
Electrical System
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint