FaultScore

FaultScore report

2010 Buick Enclave problems

Owners have filed 358 complaints about the 2010 Buick Enclave with NHTSA between 2009 and 2025. The largest single group is the steering. Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 18 worst.

C

FaultScore 60/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Buick Enclave.

How this is worked out

The numbers

358

Complaints

8

Crashes reported

1

Fires reported

6

Injuries reported

75,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

14%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 98 vs 50 Severity 22 vs 50 Early failure 24 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 98
Against the median year of the Buick Enclave. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 22
4.2% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2010 compares with every other Buick Enclave

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2010 Buick Enclave

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Steering 128 35.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 68,000 mi

Engine & Cooling 74 20.7%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 92,000 mi

Median failure at 78,000 miles

Median failure at 93,000 miles

Median failure at 85,000 miles

Brakes 13 3.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 35,000 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 88,180 mi

Median failure at 91,500 miles

Stability & Traction Control 9 2.5%

Median failure at 60,000 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 9 2.5%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 54,000 mi

Suspension 7 2.0%

Median failure at 74,431 miles

Airbags 6 1.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 88,100 mi

Seat Belts 3 0.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 104,000 mi

Tires 3 0.8%

Median failure at 84,000 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 3 0.8%

Median failure at 60,000 miles

Seats 2 0.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 7,606 mi

Wheels 1 0.3%

Median failure at 17,100 miles

Lights 1 0.3%

Median failure at 41,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 6 2.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 10 3.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 8 2.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 30 10.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 86 29.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 67 23.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 63 21.7%
150,000+ miles 20 6.9%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Oct 2009 peak 12 Nov 2025

NHTSA investigations into the 2010 Buick Enclave

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA20002 Opened 31 Aug 2020 Closed 30 Aug 2024 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) EA20002, as an upgrade of Recall Query (RQ) RQ19003. This investigation, related to recall 14V-266, was opened to investigate instances of detachment of the flexible steel seat belt anchor cable attached to the outboard side of the front seats in vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The subject vehicles included model year (MY) 2009 through 2014 GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse SUVs as well as MY 2009 through 2010 Saturn Outlook SUVs. These vehicles were previously repaired...

RQ19003 Opened 28 May 2019 Closed 31 Aug 2020 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

On May 19, 2014, General Motors LLC (GM) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct Safety Recall 14V266 to address fatigue and separation of the flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the seat-mounted belt pre-tensioner in 1.4 million model year (MY) 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook, 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse (Lambda Platform) vehicles.The remedy was to inspect for signs of damage and replace pre-tensioner anchor cables as needed. Re-work was conducted to relocate the pre-tensioner anchor cable out of the occu...

Recalls on the 2010 Buick Enclave

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2015280 36,369 units in Canada

Structure

On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may prematurely wear. These vehicles have a Prop Rod Recovery system intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return of the liftgate to the closed position if the liftgate’s gas struts are no longer capable of supporting the weight of the liftgate. The vehicle would provide audible warnings and flash the tail lamps to indicate there is a problem. However, the liftgate’s Prop Rod Recovery system software may be unable to detect/stop a liftgate with prematurely worn gas struts from falling too quickly after the liftgate is opened. This could allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate actuator motor ECU with a new software and will verify power liftgate operation following the reprogram.

Recall 2014181 75,701 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the vehicle structure at the front outboard seating positions can fatigue over time and could separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner, as necessary.

Recall 2014081 70,526 units in Canada

Airbag

On certain vehicles, side airbag wiring connections could develop high resistance, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, resistance may continue to increase over time and eventually cause the seat side airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.

Recall 2010276 16,752 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the second row seat side trim shield may restrict the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button. As a result, the release button will not travel as much as designed when depressed and will appear to be jammed. The buckle cover may have visible damage which may only be cosmetic, but in some cases, the buckle may not latch/unlatch, or may appear to latch when the latch mechanism is not fully engaged. If the latch mechanism is not fully engaged, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended in a crash, which could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields, inspect the belt buckle and will replace it if damaged.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 130,000 miles Sioux City, IA 1 injured

ENGINE

THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOOSE POWER OR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING IT, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED OR WHAT CONDITION. A WARNING ON THE DASH SAYS THAT POWER WAS REDUCED, ALMOST LIKE A SAFETY OR GOVERNOR. IT RANDOMLY DOES IT, THE LOCKS WILL CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN UNLOCK AND LOCK AND IT WILL SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DIE OR JUST BE IN LIMP MODE SO YOU HAVE NO CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE GOING 75 DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK A FEW TIMES. IT WILL ALSO HAPPEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR AROUND TURNS ETC.

NHTSA complaint #11103981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,200 miles Canton, OH 1 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE TO PLACE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE. THE LIFTGATE DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE CONTACT'S HEAD. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V415000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE LISTED ON THE NOTIFICATION WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,200. UPDATED 11/19/15

NHTSA complaint #10778550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 66,000 miles Sheldon, IA Crash 2 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE ON A FOUR LANE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING OVER AN OVERPASS NEAR ROCKPORT, MO. MY SPEED/CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET ON 70 MPH.THERE WERE ONE OR MORE CARS AHEAD OF ME IN THE PASSING LANE AND I WAS PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK IN THE RIGHT LANE. MY VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED UP, WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY TO BRAKE AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. I CHANGED LANES IN ORDER TO NOT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHICH WE WERE ALMOST UPON. IN DOING SO, THE SEMI-TRUCK CLIPPED THE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS SPUN ON TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DOWN THE 65 FOOT EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. HE HAD TO BE EXTRICATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY AIRLIFTED TO ANOTHER HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A COMPOUND FRACTURE IN MY CLAVICLE, 5 BROKEN RIBS AND A CRACKED PELVIS. I WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR THREE DAYS.

NHTSA complaint #10715574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,000 miles Phoenix, AZ Crash

STEERING

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED WITH BRAKES AND POWER STEERING I CONTACTED BUICK AND THE DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND AS OF 9/8/2014 THE BRAKES WERE THE ONLY ONES FIXED BUT POWER STEERING STILL AND ISSUE I HAVE CONTACTED BUICK FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME AND FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT IT IS A WORKMANSHIP ISSUE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER ISSUE BASED ON VEHICLE HISTORY THIS VEHICLE IS VERY CLEAN AND NO ACCIDENTS BUT I AM STARTING TO DOUBT THAT BECAUSE POWER STEERING GETS HARD AT ABOUT 15 TO 35 MILES AND ALSO AT 45 TO 55 WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY BRAMP VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE AROUND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUICK ENCLAVES TO ANYONE BECAUSE BUICK OR DEALERS GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WHEN YOU LET THEM KNOW ABOUT ISSUE...

NHTSA complaint #10631649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,000 miles Phoenix, AZ Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED WITH BRAKES AND POWER STEERING I CONTACTED BUICK AND THE DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND AS OF 9/8/2014 THE BRAKES WERE THE ONLY ONES FIXED BUT POWER STEERING STILL AND ISSUE I HAVE CONTACTED BUICK FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME AND FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT IT IS A WORKMANSHIP ISSUE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER ISSUE BASED ON VEHICLE HISTORY THIS VEHICLE IS VERY CLEAN AND NO ACCIDENTS BUT I AM STARTING TO DOUBT THAT BECAUSE POWER STEERING GETS HARD AT ABOUT 15 TO 35 MILES AND ALSO AT 45 TO 55 WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY BRAMP VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE AROUND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUICK ENCLAVES TO ANYONE BECAUSE BUICK OR DEALERS GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WHEN YOU LET THEM KNOW ABOUT ISSUE...

NHTSA complaint #10631649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,000 miles Phoenix, AZ Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED WITH BRAKES AND POWER STEERING I CONTACTED BUICK AND THE DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND AS OF 9/8/2014 THE BRAKES WERE THE ONLY ONES FIXED BUT POWER STEERING STILL AND ISSUE I HAVE CONTACTED BUICK FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME AND FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT IT IS A WORKMANSHIP ISSUE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER ISSUE BASED ON VEHICLE HISTORY THIS VEHICLE IS VERY CLEAN AND NO ACCIDENTS BUT I AM STARTING TO DOUBT THAT BECAUSE POWER STEERING GETS HARD AT ABOUT 15 TO 35 MILES AND ALSO AT 45 TO 55 WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY BRAMP VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE AROUND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUICK ENCLAVES TO ANYONE BECAUSE BUICK OR DEALERS GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WHEN YOU LET THEM KNOW ABOUT ISSUE...

NHTSA complaint #10631649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Chicago, IL

ENGINE

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 risk to myself and other drivers. The failure occurred only 60 days after purchase and approximately 2,000 miles later, suggesting a pre-existing internal defect that the dealership did not disclose. The dealership has refused to inspect the vehicle, acknowledge the safety risk, or assist in any way. This type of sudden engine failure could pose a serious hazard if similar vehicles have the same issue, and I believe NHTSA should be aware of the potential risk.

NHTSA complaint #11701258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vallejo, CA

ENGINE

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 vehicle began to jerk and thud back and forth. While I pushed the gas pedal, I began to question why the vehicle was suddenly reacting this way. In efforts to pull over to the side, a huge smoke fog began to come out of the exhaust pipe. As I tried to reach the curb the car didn’t want to move any further as I pushed on the gas. I put it in park and called the tow truck (receipts below) while there were cars passing me by almost causing an accident. I have looked online to see if there was a problem or recall with this vehicle having the same issue I was having. Come to find out there was a recall issued for certain vehicles only, with the same issue as my vehicle. The vehicle was taken into a local auto shop, where they diagnosed it and inspected it. The reports show it has the same exact issues with the car as those that were recalled. No there were not any warning signs nor failure signals. Due to this reason, I was completely caught off guard.

NHTSA complaint #11695070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vallejo, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 vehicle began to jerk and thud back and forth. While I pushed the gas pedal, I began to question why the vehicle was suddenly reacting this way. In efforts to pull over to the side, a huge smoke fog began to come out of the exhaust pipe. As I tried to reach the curb the car didn’t want to move any further as I pushed on the gas. I put it in park and called the tow truck (receipts below) while there were cars passing me by almost causing an accident. I have looked online to see if there was a problem or recall with this vehicle having the same issue I was having. Come to find out there was a recall issued for certain vehicles only, with the same issue as my vehicle. The vehicle was taken into a local auto shop, where they diagnosed it and inspected it. The reports show it has the same exact issues with the car as those that were recalled. No there were not any warning signs nor failure signals. Due to this reason, I was completely caught off guard.

NHTSA complaint #11695070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Port, FL

POWER TRAIN

I purchased a 2010 Buick Enclave from a dealer who did not disclose any major issues with the vehicle. After purchase, I began experiencing significant problems while driving, including difficulty shifting, loss of power, and unstable handling. Concerned for my safety, I took the Buick to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic verified that: •The wrong transmission had been installed in the vehicle, causing unsafe shifting and performance issues. •The driveshaft was malfunctioning, which affects the stability and control of the SUV. •No warning or check engine lights were on •CV axel bolts were zip tied closed Because of these defects, the mechanic told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. These problems were never disclosed to me at the time of sale, and I would not have purchased the vehicle had I known.

NHTSA complaint #11684851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Port, FL

SUSPENSION

I purchased a 2010 Buick Enclave from a dealer who did not disclose any major issues with the vehicle. After purchase, I began experiencing significant problems while driving, including difficulty shifting, loss of power, and unstable handling. Concerned for my safety, I took the Buick to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic verified that: •The wrong transmission had been installed in the vehicle, causing unsafe shifting and performance issues. •The driveshaft was malfunctioning, which affects the stability and control of the SUV. •No warning or check engine lights were on •CV axel bolts were zip tied closed Because of these defects, the mechanic told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. These problems were never disclosed to me at the time of sale, and I would not have purchased the vehicle had I known.

NHTSA complaint #11684851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hewitt, TX

POWER TRAIN

The timing chain broke and my transmission needs to be replaced.

NHTSA complaint #11679800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Laporte, IN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Bad timing chain at 141,000 miles

NHTSA complaint #11623077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coventry, RI

ENGINE

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.

NHTSA complaint #11603092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kissimmee, FL

ENGINE

Car was running just fine had its oil changed new tires added and it just stopped running. Got it checked with a car technician and he stated it’s the engine.

NHTSA complaint #11580856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbana, OH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE LOCKS ON THE DOORS WILL SUDDENLY LOCK, UNLOCK, LOCK AND UNLOCK. AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SLOWS WAY DOWN LOSING POWER, THEN IT WILL BE OKAY TO GIVE IT MORE GAS AND IT SPEEDS UP. THE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND STAHLED.

NHTSA complaint #11571321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbana, OH

ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE LOCKS ON THE DOORS WILL SUDDENLY LOCK, UNLOCK, LOCK AND UNLOCK. AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SLOWS WAY DOWN LOSING POWER, THEN IT WILL BE OKAY TO GIVE IT MORE GAS AND IT SPEEDS UP. THE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND STAHLED.

NHTSA complaint #11571321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, TX

AIR BAGS

When the driver seat is moved the service air bag light comes on. When you move the seat again the light goes off.

NHTSA complaint #11565483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When the driver seat is moved the service air bag light comes on. When you move the seat again the light goes off.

NHTSA complaint #11565483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 144,000 miles Tulsa, OK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact stated that the ECM warning light had remained illuminated. Additionally, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered water and mold under the carpet and electrical components submerged in the water. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

NHTSA complaint #11552833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

ENGINE

Timing belt chain

NHTSA complaint #11540938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Buda, TX

AIR BAGS

Purchased new, dealer twice during warranty kept vehicle for 6 weeks to do recall notice repairs. Now this 2010 has 42,000 miles and the steering is going bad. SB10056459-3388 describes the exact problem. During these two periods that recall repairs were done that should have addressed the problem even though the problem had not surfaced yet. This was a wear condition i was never informed of. It is getting worse now.

NHTSA complaint #11528361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Buda, TX

STEERING

Purchased new, dealer twice during warranty kept vehicle for 6 weeks to do recall notice repairs. Now this 2010 has 42,000 miles and the steering is going bad. SB10056459-3388 describes the exact problem. During these two periods that recall repairs were done that should have addressed the problem even though the problem had not surfaced yet. This was a wear condition i was never informed of. It is getting worse now.

NHTSA complaint #11528361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Buda, TX

STRUCTURE:BODY

Purchased new, dealer twice during warranty kept vehicle for 6 weeks to do recall notice repairs. Now this 2010 has 42,000 miles and the steering is going bad. SB10056459-3388 describes the exact problem. During these two periods that recall repairs were done that should have addressed the problem even though the problem had not surfaced yet. This was a wear condition i was never informed of. It is getting worse now.

NHTSA complaint #11528361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Nashville, TN

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed again that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the issue would be escalated. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

NHTSA complaint #11502627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 135,000 miles Valparaiso, FL

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the power steering failed at speeds of 15 mph or less. In addition, the failure occurred while making a turn. The contact stated the vehicle would have to use manual steering in order to operate the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

NHTSA complaint #11479499 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Milwaukee, WI

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle prior to starting the engine. After starting the vehicle, the noise became louder. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and a humming noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who indicated that the transmission gear was faulty. The vehicle was serviced however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. In addition, after refueling the vehicle would not immediately startup. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA complaint #11465389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Milwaukee, WI

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle prior to starting the engine. After starting the vehicle, the noise became louder. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and a humming noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who indicated that the transmission gear was faulty. The vehicle was serviced however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. In addition, after refueling the vehicle would not immediately startup. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA complaint #11465389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Milwaukee, WI

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle prior to starting the engine. After starting the vehicle, the noise became louder. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and a humming noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who indicated that the transmission gear was faulty. The vehicle was serviced however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. In addition, after refueling the vehicle would not immediately startup. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA complaint #11465389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Portland, IN

Other/I am not sure

I have 2 of these booster seats and both of them the back is no longer locking into the base. It folds as the child is getting into the Seat. It doesn't stay in place even if the child has their car seatbelt on making it dangerous while riding in it as it may fold. I have not had it inspected. I am just wanting to know what you can do to help me. Also, thus won't let me put the correct Manufacturer date of 09/21/2019 in.

NHTSA complaint #11440875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Frankfort, IN

STEERING

The power steering has issues when turning it seems to not work. Been have this problem for about a year. I’ve talked to other Buick owners and they have the same problem. I also have electrical issues on the drivers side door panel, where none of the switches work. Just all of a sudden quit.

NHTSA complaint #11421755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.