2010 Buick Enclave Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Buick Enclave, 2% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering on my 2010 Buick Enclave stopped working slowly. I was almost unable to turn the steering wheel at all. Not only was the power steering a problem, but the service airbag light had been on for a couple of months. I took the car to a local dealership's service dept & told the service rep that my power steering was not working. I also asked the airbag recall be done on my car. The service rep advised me there were 2 recalls required, but the second if the 2 required she order parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608647, filed 2014-07, 88,100 miles“On july 28, 2014, traffic lights were out due to a storm at a busy intersection making it a 4-way stop. When my turn to proceed I started out going north and a vehicle heading west didn't realize the lights were out ran thru intersection hitting me on right front passenger side pushing my vehicle over 2 lanes. I would estimated she was doing at least 45 miles per hour. She didn't see me and I didn't see her because a truck was stopped blocking both of our views. I bounced off drivers door and ended up laying in passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621786, filed 2014-08, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer did not know when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10616911, filed 2014-07Related recalls
- 21V782000Oct 7, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2013–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, GMC Acadia 2011–2016
- 14V118000Mar 17, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2013, GMC Acadia 2008–2013, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2013 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 145 | 81% |
| 2016 | 110 | 78% |
| 2015 | 105 | 61% |
| 2014 | 205 | 70% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 21 | 16% |
| 2011 | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 113 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2010 Buick Enclave
126 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology