2010 Buick Enclave problems
Owners have filed 358 complaints about the 2010 Buick Enclave with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 35.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 20.1%.
Complaints358
Crashes8
Fires1
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 35.8% · 128
Engine 20.1% · 72
Power train 9.5% · 34
Electrical system 6.4% · 23
Unknown or other 5.0% · 18
Structure 3.4% · 12
Vehicle speed control 2.5% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 2.2% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Buick Enclave in this data, 2010 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 19 in the last three years against 35 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When driving at low speeds, the steering would lock up when turning. A test drive by my mechanic resulted in a new steering gear 36r0450. When I researched steering problems on the 2010 Buick Enclave, I found a lot of information about the steering problems on the 2010 Buick Enclave. My mechanic said this needed immediate repair because it was a safety item. I believe this needs to be a formal gm recall. Steering · reported at 107,132 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While turning the vehicle at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000. ....Updated 08/08/16 Steering · reported at 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. While making a right turn at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times after attempting to make a right turn. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Ma 10/22/2015 Steering · reported at 84,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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