TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN FIVE TIMES, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC T…
2010 buick Enclave electrical problems
moderate 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
WHAT WAS HAPPENING WAS THE CAR WOULD JUST START DOWNSHIFTING BY ITSELF, SPEED WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. IT DIDN'T MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW I WAS GOING BUT IT DID HAPPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND I WENT FROM 65MPH TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. HAD BEEN HAPPENING FOR A YEAR AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES, THIS LAST TIME THEY HAD IT FOR 7 WEEKS AND REQUIRED GM TECH CENTER SUPPORT TO FINALLY GET IT …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 buick Enclave?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 17 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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