Five problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2011 Buick Enclave. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Buick Enclave based on all problems reported for the 2011 Enclave.
Rack and pinion failure and leaking while driving.
Loud whining noise and leaking from rack/pinion pump. Hewlett chevy/Buick dealership acknowledges pump is covered under special coverage adjustment but won't perform repair until pump and rack actually go out. . . Putting my family in danger.
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.
Power steering rack and pinion seals are leaking at 75000 miles as noted at gm dealer during routine service this is a safety issue that gm needs to address through a recall.
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. While driving 10 mph and making a right turn, the steering seized without warning. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering pump and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,664.