2010 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 30% of its 275 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden acceleration, engine stalling, and one engine fire, with a median failure mileage of 90,800. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 82
- 30% of 275 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 275
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 90,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden unintended acceleration where the engine revs high and does not respond to brake pedal input.
- Engine stalling or losing power while reversing or driving at moderate speed, sometimes with no warning.
- Vehicle moving forward or reversing on its own after being shifted into park or reverse, even with brakes applied.
- One reported engine fire that spread through the entire engine compartment and totaled the vehicle.
- Engine revving without the accelerator pedal being pressed, reported while backing out of a driveway.
- A stretched timing chain triggering a check engine light, noted as a known issue on earlier Enclave model years.
When 2010 Buick Enclave engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 13, 2010, latest Nov 24, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Enclave model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problems does the 2010 Buick Enclave have?
- NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2010 model year, the largest complaint category at 30% of all 275 complaints filed for that year. Owners describe sudden acceleration, stalling, unintended vehicle movement, and one engine fire.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick Enclave engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2010 Buick Enclave engine problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 90,800 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Enclave years for engine complaints?
- The 2010 model's engine share of 30% is the highest among the years listed, ahead of 2008 at 18% and 2011 at 22%.