Is the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE reliable?

The 2010 Buick ENCLAVE has 358 complaints filed with NHTSA (3.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE?

Top problems: STEERING (128 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (74 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (34 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SEAT BELTS. Contact any Buick dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Buick ENCLAVE?

The 2010 Buick ENCLAVE gets 18 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2667. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Is the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE often stolen?

Theft risk tier for the Buick ENCLAVE: low. HLDI insurance loss data suggests lower-than-average theft claims for this model.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Buick ENCLAVE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE is approximately $1,345/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Buick ENCLAVE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Buick ENCLAVE has 358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.3x the segment average of 108. The most common issue is steering problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: my 2010 buick enclave has now had the steering rack fail twice in it's first year. the steering pump has now failed. this starts off as a rub and then soon after begins to have grinding in the steering wheel. i have not let it progress and had it repaired immediately each time. the dealer told m. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 3 crash reports 2 injuries

358

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

128 complaints

36%

• MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE HAS NOW HAD THE STEERING RACK FAIL TWICE IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. THE STEERING PUMP HAS NOW FAILED. THIS STARTS OFF AS A RUB AND THEN SOON AFTER BEGINS TO HAVE GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOT LET IT PROGRESS AND HAD IT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY EACH TIME. THE DEALER TOLD M
• I LOST MY STEERING WITH ONLY 400 MILES THE FIRST TIME.THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE MILEAGE WAS 6404 THE RACK WAS REPLACED. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN FLORIDA THE SECOND WAS IN NEW YORK. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO IT EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY LOUD RUBBING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE DEFECT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECT, BUT DID NOT HAVE A SOL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE HAS NOW HAD THE STEERING RACK FAIL TWICE IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. THE STEERING PUMP HAS NOW FAILED. THIS STARTS OFF AS A RUB AND THEN SOON AFTER BEGINS TO HAVE GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOT LET IT PROGRESS AND HAD IT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY EACH TIME. THE DEALER TOLD M”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Buick ENCLAVE

Based on 290 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 75K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

125

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Earlier than typicalmedian 37K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Earlier than typicalmedian 56K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Reported earliermedian 54K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 68K mi · 115 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 92K mi · 61 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 78K mi · 29 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (6)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL07/10/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

Low theft risk

Low theft rates typically correlate with lower comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Buick ENCLAVE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,667

Per month

$222

Per mile

22.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,001/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,182/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Buick ENCLAVE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,345

Full coverage / month

$112

Liability only / year

$639

vs US avg

-20%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk0.90x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1345

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Buick New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

6 yr / 70K mi

These are the terms for a new Buick. If you're buying a used 2010 ENCLAVE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Buick dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 358 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: MY 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE HAS NOW HAD THE STEERING RACK FAIL TWICE IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. THE STEERING PUMP HAS NOW FAILED. THIS STARTS OFF AS A RUB AND THEN SOON AFTER BEGINS TO HAVE GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOT LET IT PROGRESS AND HAD IT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY EACH TIME. THE DEALER TOLD M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: FEB 22, 2011 -- OUR 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE 4D FWD WITH 12,500 MILES EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FIRE WHICH ENGULFED THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. AN INVESTIGATOR HIRED BY NATIONWIDE INSURANCE IS DETERMINED TO FIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FIRE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I PURCHASED THE VE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I OWN A 2010 BMW.THE CRUISE CONT. HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR 2010 & IN MY OPINION IS A SAFETY HAZARD.NO FAILURES-NO ACCIDENTS-YET. STANDARD FEATURE OF 2010 BMW 3, 4, 1, SERIES & PERHAPS ALL (MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS) IS THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS IS A NE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: SPEED IN SPEEDO IMPOSSIBLE TO READ DAY OR NIGHT. SPEEDO CURRENTLY IN KILOMETERS AND WE TRAVEL ALOT IN THE USA MPG ARE SHOWN IN THE SPEEDO BUT BECAUSE OF LIGHTING AND VERY FAINT PRINT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE MPH SPEED. I WENT INTO A CORNER TOO FAST BECAUSE I COULD ONLY GUESS THE SPEED. DEALER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Buick dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)