Vehicle recall 08V615000 · November 24, 2008
GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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 http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08387.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V615000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08387
- Owner notification
- November 26, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,667
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Enclave (2009): 2009
- Chevrolet Traverse (2009): 2009
- GMC Acadia (2009): 2009
- Saturn Outlook (2009): 2009
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