2011 Buick Enclave steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 41 complaints for the 2011 Buick Enclave, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Driving off of a highway. Sudden engine seize steering lock and zero power. Car rolled to a complete stop. Luckily we were in a turning lane and were able to roll into a safe waiting area. No one in the vehicle were injured bodily yet the mental anguish and fear was unbearable. Had this happened on the highway five minutes earlier , with the heavy traffic, I am sure there would have been much more serious outcome. The car has since been serviced. Replaced were a broken engine belt., and bad tensioner.
The power steering fails when the car is not accelerating. It is almost impossible to turn the wheel after backing up or from a complete stop. I need to replace the pump and rack and pinion system as well as get the system flushed due to metal shavings that have sheared off of a part within the system. The total repair will cost approximately $2200.00.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Buick Enclave
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints