YearToAvoid

2010 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 9% of all complaints filed for that model year. There are no related recalls for this problem area, and median mileage at failure is 90,550 miles.

Electrical System complaints
24
9% of 273
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
90,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Instrument cluster and speedometer displays fail or become unreadable, including a case where the speedo defaulted to kilometers with faint lettering.
  • Instrument panel and warning lights malfunction, with emergency flashers, ABS, and stability/traction control indicators flashing or going out entirely.
  • Vehicle loses power or stalls unexpectedly while driving, in one case traced to shorted ground wires near the O2 sensor.
  • Ignition-related issues occur, including a key becoming stuck in the switch and the engine continuing to run after the key is removed.
  • Exterior lighting problems appear, such as inoperative amber marker lights and remote entry buttons without illumination.
  • Unexpected downshifting and speed loss happened repeatedly over an extended period despite multiple dealer visits.

When 2010 Buick Enclave electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2010, latest Feb 11, 2024.

2010 Buick Enclave electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2010Mar 2013Aug 2014Dec 2016Jul 2018Apr 2019Jul 2020Jan 2024
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Feb 2024; peak Aug 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Enclave model year

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

  1. 201024 (9%)
  2. 201124 (11%)
  3. 201219 (14%)
  4. 201316 (23%)
  5. 201430 (10%)
  6. 201516 (9%)
  7. 20168 (6%)
  8. 20179 (5%)
  9. 201810 (16%)
  10. 201911 (26%)
  11. 202010 (17%)
  12. 20216 (24%)
  13. 20224 (31%)
  14. 20238 (38%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20259 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Buick Enclave have?
NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Enclave, which is 9% of all 273 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick Enclave electrical system?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint data for the 2010 Enclave.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2010 Enclave?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical complaints on this model year is 90,550 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these 24 electrical complaints.
How does 2010 compare to other Enclave years for electrical complaints?
The 2010 Enclave's electrical complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, similar to 2011 (11%) but lower than years like 2023 (38%) or 2022 (31%) on a share basis.

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.