YearToAvoid

2010 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 electrical-system complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 9% of its 275 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 90,550. There are no related recalls tied to this component.

Electrical System complaints
24
9% of 275 complaints
All complaints this year
275
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 gauges fail or become unreadable, including speedometers displaying in kilometers with faint backlighting.
  • Instrument panel and warning indicators go dark or flash erratically, sometimes with the ABS and stability/traction control lights illuminating together.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving at highway speeds, in one case traced to a shorted ground wire near the O2 sensor.
  • Key becomes stuck in the ignition switch, making it difficult to shut the vehicle off.
  • Exterior lighting problems occur, including inoperative amber parking lights and non-illuminated remote garage door buttons.
  • Vehicle continues running after the ignition key is removed, and unexpected downshifting or speed loss happens without warning.

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. 200876 (14%)
  2. 200923 (10%)
  3. 201024 (9%)
  4. 201124 (11%)
  5. 201219 (14%)
  6. 201316 (23%)
  7. 201430 (10%)
  8. 201516 (9%)
  9. 20168 (6%)
  10. 20179 (5%)
  11. 201810 (16%)
  12. 201911 (26%)
  13. 202010 (17%)
  14. 20216 (24%)
  15. 20224 (31%)
  16. 20238 (38%)
  17. 20240 (0%)
  18. 20259 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA lists 24 electrical-system complaints for the 2010 Enclave, which is 9% of the 275 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick Enclave electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system for the 2010 Enclave.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 Enclave?
The median mileage at failure for electrical-system complaints is 90,550 miles.
Did the 2010 Enclave's electrical problems cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these electrical-system complaints.
How does the 2010 Enclave compare to other Enclave years for electrical complaints?
The 2010 model's 9% share is lower than the 2008 model's 14% and the 2013 model's 23%, but higher than the 2016 (6%) and 2017 (5%) model years.

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.