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 LOCAL AUTOZONE AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND INFORMED ME THAT IT INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN AND NEEDED TO BE REPL…
2010 buick Enclave engine problems
moderate 51 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 TO THE PLATE AND FIXED THE ISSUE BY REDESIGN. THE ISSUE PERSISTS, AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. AT PRESENT, MY VEHICLE IS SH…
I am filing this safety complaint regarding a sudden and dangerous engine failure in a 2010 Buick Enclave CXL purchased from Frankfort Car Outlet on 8/25/2025. On 10/25/2025, while driving on the expressway, the engine suddenly began knocking, lost power, and stalled. This created a serious safety risk to myself and other drivers. The failure occurred only 60 days after purchase and approximatel…
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGH, AND VERY SHORTLY THEREAFTER (ABOUT ONE MILE) THE ENGINE DIED. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY FOUND A BROKEN TIMING CHAIN THAT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, VALVES, AND CAMSHAFT CAPS AND SENSORS. WHILE IT WAS IN FOR SERVICE THEY DID CORRECT RECALL 14187 FRONT S…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2010 buick Enclave?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 51 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine 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 $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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
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