YearToAvoid

2010 Buick Enclave Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 7% of that year's 275 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 44,763. One crash was linked to this area, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
19
7% of 275 complaints
All complaints this year
275
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
44,764 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle rolls backward on an incline even with the brake applied, requiring heavy pedal force to hold or stop.
  • Rear brake pads wear down to metal-to-metal contact and rotors warp, sometimes blamed on stop-and-go driving.
  • Brake booster fails during driving, causing brakes to seize and produce a loud pop when reapplied.
  • Rear brake pads freeze and wear unevenly due to rust, overheating the rear brakes.
  • Traction control and stabilitrack warnings appear together with loss of power steering and near-complete brake stops at highway speed.
  • Brake lining needs early replacement, alongside unrelated electrical issues like an inoperative instrument panel.

When 2010 Buick Enclave brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2009, latest Dec 22, 2019.

2010 Buick Enclave brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2009Sep 2011Apr 2014Nov 2014Jan 2016Jun 2017Dec 2019
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Dec 2019; peak Oct 2009 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Enclave model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200837 (7%)
  2. 200916 (7%)
  3. 201019 (7%)
  4. 201119 (9%)
  5. 20129 (7%)
  6. 201312 (17%)
  7. 201410 (3%)
  8. 201515 (9%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20173 (2%)
  11. 201821 (33%)
  12. 20193 (7%)
  13. 20206 (10%)
  14. 20216 (24%)
  15. 20223 (23%)
  16. 20233 (14%)
  17. 20240 (0%)
  18. 202514 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2010 Enclave, which is 7% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Buick Enclave?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake system on the 2010 Enclave.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Enclave?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Enclave is 44,763 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as under 2,000 miles.
Did the brake problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows one crash linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Enclave and no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2010 Enclave compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 Enclave's brake complaint share is 7%, similar to 2008 and 2009 (both 7%), lower than 2013 (17%) and 2018 (33%), and higher than 2014 (3%) and 2017 (2%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.