Buick Enclave problems
275 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The check engine light came up on my 2010 Buick enclave cxl approximately 3 months ago (september 2017), however, when I went to get the check engine light diagnosed it turned off. This came back on in october 2017, but because it happened late at night I decided to go to a…
The timing chains and guides used on this model, as well as some earlier models are drastically undercapable, and subject to stretching at premature times. This can cause a catastrophic engine failure. While some earlier models have been subject to recall, gm has not stepped up…
11 months after I bought my Buick the engine went out the dealer said it was nothing to do with me the replacement used all my warranty. And there has been one after another problem. My steering wheel locks during turns almost had some real serious finder benders. It's throwing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Buick enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to shelton Buick GMC (855 south rochester road, rochester hills, michigan, (248)-651-5500) where the dealer replaced the air bag wiring…
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Common questions
Is the 2010 Buick Enclave reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 275 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Buick Enclave is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2010 Buick Enclave?
The 2010 Buick Enclave is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 126 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 74,719 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 74,719 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Buick Enclave has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Buick Enclave?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 275 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.