2010 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Buick Enclave, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (51% of reports).
- 72engine complaints
- 93,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 37 of 72 complaints (51%)
- Engine indicator: mentioned in 7 of 72 complaints (10%)
- Power train: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2010 Buick Enclave at $3,700, and half of them between $2,600 and $4,350.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 1 an injury.
Buick Enclave engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 Enclave | 4 | 11% | — |
| 2024 Enclave | 2 | 29% | 44,000 |
| 2023 Enclave | 2 | 10% | 1,663 |
| 2022 Enclave | 3 | 21% | — |
| 2021 Enclave | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Enclave | 16 | 27% | — |
| 2019 Enclave | 12 | 27% | 17,991 |
| 2018 Enclave | 13 | 20% | 19,875 |
| 2017 Enclave | 5 | 3% | 31,053 |
| 2016 Enclave | 9 | 6% | 57,500 |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% | 74,000 |
| 2014 Enclave | 17 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Enclave | 14 | 20% | 73,000 |
| 2012 Enclave | 24 | 18% | 107,000 |
| 2011 Enclave | 35 | 16% | 82,100 |
| 2010 Enclave | 72 | 26% | 93,000 |
| 2009 Enclave | 35 | 16% | 96,207 |
| 2008 Enclave | 72 | 13% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 Buick Enclave. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing this safety complaint regarding a sudden and dangerous engine failure in a 2010 Buick Enclave CXL purchased from Frankfort Car Outlet on 8/25/2025. On 10/25/2025, while driving on the expressway, the engine suddenly began knocking, lost power, and stalled. This created a serious safety…
The engine and fuel pump system failed while driving the vehicle. It is available upon request to inspect. I just towed it to the shop today on 10/22/25 to get a full inspection. My sister and I were put at risk while driving towards a hill in San Francisco. It was on a busy main road when suddenly…
The engine was built with the same components as the 2008/2009 models and they have been recalled, the oil drains out of the engine rapidly and causes engine to seize and had to be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Buick Enclaves have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Buick Enclave (26% of the 275 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Buick Enclave engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 93,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,700 (half paid between $2,600 and $4,350), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 37 of 72 complaints, followed by “engine indicator” (7).
Other 2010 Buick Enclave problems
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See all 2010 Buick Enclave problems or engine problems across all Enclave years.