2010 Buick Enclave Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,180miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Buick Enclave, 4% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,180 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 problem is water leaking from the base cover on passages side inside the cabin of the car. The base cover is just above the feet under the glove compartment; it fills with water and leak inside the car wetting the carpet; inside the cover, seats an electrical blower motor or fan motor. As I searched the internet I discovered that this is an on going problem on Buick Enclave since 2007. I have 2010 model with the same problem. It is common knowledge that water and electricity can ignite a fire or totally short circuit the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534773, filed 2013-08, 18,690 miles“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…”
NHTSA complaint #10631649, filed 2014-09, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the liftgate fractured and would not stay up without being manually held. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11150185, filed 2018-11, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While the vehicle was parked, the tailgate was previously activated but independently closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The failure mileage was 93,160. Updated 1/19/16 ln updated 4/23/18”
NHTSA complaint #10783559, filed 2015-10, 93,160 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the audible warning chimes and turn signal clicking sound where not present due a malfunction in the audio amplifier. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer ballas Buick(5715 west central ave, toledo oh.) who diagnosed that an electrical shortage to the audio amplifier had occurred due to the water leaking into the panels of the vehicle and behind the fire wall. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11246623, filed 2019-08, 168,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2012, GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 77 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Buick Enclave
126 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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