2010 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 30% of all complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year. Reported issues include unintended acceleration, stalling, and one engine fire, with a median failure mileage of 90,800. No related recalls are listed.
- Engine complaints
- 82
- 30% of 273
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 90,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle accelerating on its own without the pedal being pressed, sometimes causing a crash.
- Some describe the engine revving to high RPM by itself while stopped or slowing down, requiring the driver to shift to neutral or shut off the engine.
- Several report the engine stalling without warning while driving at low speed or while reversing, with no fault found by the dealer.
- One owner reported an engine fire that engulfed the engine compartment and totaled the vehicle at 12,500 miles.
- One owner reported a stretched timing chain triggering the check engine light, noting Buick had extended the powertrain warranty for the 2008-2009 model years for a similar issue.
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
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Buick Enclave?
- NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, which is 30% of all 273 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick Enclave engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2010 Buick Enclave.
- What engine problems do owners report on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
- Owners report unintended acceleration, engine surging without pedal input, unexpected stalling, and in one case an engine fire. The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 90,800.
- Did the engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries for the 2010 Buick Enclave.
- Is the 2010 engine problem worse than other Enclave years?
- Yes, the 30% share of complaints tied to engine problems in 2010 is the highest among all listed Enclave model years, compared to 22% in 2011 and 20% in 2012.