Steering Problems of Buick Enclave - part 1

Every time I turn right my car turns off. I am able to restart after. I’ve taken it to several mechanic's and no one seems to know the issue. I’ve had my battery change circuits change a tune up and my gas filter changed and the car still doesn’t work.

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Wednesday August 6th 2025, I was coming home from work, the low engine compression and engine light came on the car was shaking and I lost power on a busy road, I had to pull it off the road quickly before I lost all power. I stayed there for a few minutes, then turned the car back on to retreat to a safer spot, I then waited for my husband to bail me out, we checked the oil on the dipstick, there was minimal oil on it. We added 1 quart of oil, then the lights went off, all seemed fine. August 23rd 2025, I was driving my car and the same thing happened car lit up with low engine compression and engine light came on car was shaking, I shit the car off. We added 1quart of oil. But the engine light stayed on after about 30 min. I shut the car off. The engine light went off after I shut the car off.

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In driver info center messages displayed are esc “this is anti lock cracking system not working”. Steering assist reduced “this is lane departure steering assist not working” parking brake. “not working” also cruise control is not working Buick service tells me this has happened often enough in other vehicles that there is a repair bulletin on it. Also the initial cost to repair is $3000 + if this bulletin repair fixes the problem if not there would be more costs. This vehicle is within the 36 month bumper to bumper warranty period but has recently exceeded the 36000 mile warranty threshold. I have already paid for the initial part so it could be ordered.

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For the past month, I had been unable to start the vehicle unless I would turn the key without fully starting the vehicle and having to shift to each gear until I would be able to start it. It would start in any gear, but mostly in neutral. Now, on September 25, 2024, I stopped at a shopping center and I was unable to turn the vehicle on at all and it is now stuck in that parking lot. I had not been able to report it because hurricane helene hit (September 26, 2024) and we just got power, but phone lines and internet are not stable and cut off in the middle of calls and we have issues uploading documents. I called gm about the issue yesterday and they said because my VIN is not on the recall list that I have to pay for my car to be towed ($89 hook up fee plus $8 per mile) and I have to pay for any repairs. The airbag needs to be replaced as well because it has not been replaced due to the dealership saying they had not received the part and the appointment would be cancelled, so I quit making an appointment to have the driver's side air bag replaced.

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The car shuts off at random when coming out of autostop, the car will disable power steering when coming out of autostop to make turns making it difficult to turn the steering wheel. Coming out of autostop is typically when you are trying to go or make a turn. This has been an ongoing issue that happens often. The issues began around 60k miles.

I own a 2024 Buick Enclave avenir the steering wheel has a whining noise when vehicle is in motion or standing when turning the steering wheel. The air bag is in the steering wheel I am concerned if there is a problem with the steering wheel if the air bag could eject from the steering wheel causing an accident when vehicle is in motion. Took it to my dealership following is an e-mail sent to me. Even though it's built in late 2023 it's a 2024. So that bulletin doesn't pertain to your vehicle, but I will ask today if there is a 2024 Buick Enclave avenir on the lot and I'll try to see but if there's no 2024, I have to wait to see what gm says because that bulletin doesn't work for your newer vehicle. Also, the 2023 Buick Enclave is different when it comes to the steering. For example, a 2023 Buick Enclave has a bulletin #pit5987: whining noise from steering - (Feb 17, 2023) that is a whining noise from the steering but that only pertains to a 2022-2023. Thats what service manager acquired about if the 2024 would follow that same bulletin ---date of manufacture of my Buick was December 2023.

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Unknown.

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I was driving fine until I slowed down and tried to turn, the steering wheel was hard to turn and making a grinding noise. It works fine going on the highway. I noticed this was a big issue with the Enclave and wondering why this isnt recalled? ive spent enough money on this that I didnt have and cant afford another expense. I do not have a warranty on it. No check engines light and fluids are good.

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lunged forward while accelerating. The failure was more persistent at speeds of 40 mph and lower. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right there was a clunking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

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Steering wheel repeatedly locks while turning followed by loss of power steering. Also accompanied by warning messages such as "service esc", "park assist off", "steering assist is reduced drive with care", as well as the stability control and stability control off lights. Began in October 2023. Brought in to dealership 4 times in 5 months (waiting on loaner availability to bring in for a 5th time) and still not repaired. Dealership unable to replicate problem but finds error codes when diagnosing. Below is a summary of each visit to "fix" the problem: visit 1 (October 17, 2023): problem due to software out of date, reprogrammed the brake control module visit 2 (October 30, 2023): problem due to battery low voltage, replaced battery visit 3 (January 12, 2024): problem due to software out of date, reprogrammed power steering control module visit 4 (February 19, 2024): problem due to short in steering rack, replaced steering rack there is no pattern to when the power steering goes out or when the wheel locks. Must constantly drive on guard to be prepared. We live in a city and drive in a lot of traffic. It is dangerous to have the wheel lock while turning, causing the car to potentially head into traffic, pedestrians, curbs, etc.

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The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph in reverse mode, the contact stated that the steering wheel locked up and was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated he was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred a couple of times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for servicing. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed steering wheel sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Purchased new, dealer twice during warranty kept vehicle for 6 weeks to do recall notice repairs. Now this 2010 has 42,000 miles and the steering is going bad. Sb10056459-3388 describes the exact problem. During these two periods that recall repairs were done that should have addressed the problem even though the problem had not surfaced yet. This was a wear condition I was never informed of. It is getting worse now.

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Traveled and car begin to shake when I got to destination. The shift gears lights started going from neutral to low gear and my speed began to drop down even when I was accelerating. The engine light came on and the stabilitrak light was on during times I stop at lights or stop lights only when in traffic but not on the highway. After seen by an auto service dealer, the stabilitrak light still comes on during stops at the light or stop signs and hesitation to accelerate with a heaviness to steer. There appears to be a dragging or pull when accelerating not very smooth. The service was with the transmission, however, no attempt to fix the stabilitrak and now I am to take it back in, not really enjoying my vehicle, my american vehicle, this really saddens me.

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While @ highway speed, steering wheel shudders & takes over driving, (@ random times).

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While driving 65 mph on the hwy, in rush hour traffic my entire steering column came completely out and I lost control of my vehicle causing a 3 car wreck. The only indicator that something was wrong was that just prior to this happening the tilt on my steering wheel came undone 2 times and by the 3rd time when I pushed the wheel back up to lock it into place it came out entirely. There was no lights, no nothing. No tampering of any kind had ever been done to it whatsoever. And no one has looked at it since. It still falls randomly while driving. I have a picture taken about 5 minutes before this happened and one taken after the accident I will upload.

I had to have the power steering unit replaced under warranty and now it needs to be replaced again at less than 80000 miles.

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The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at 3-5 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel lost power steering inadvertently. There was no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband was able to continue to drive by using his physical force to steer the steering wheel. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel would regain power steering. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,637.

Hard to turn steering wheel when braking, parking, and completely stopped. No leaks and fluid is full.

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Vehicle has been to gm dealership many times for problems related to reduced engine power, stabilitrack, and traction control issues. Dealer replaced relay switches, problem appeared to be fixed. While driving on a busy road, engine power reduced, stabilitrack, and traction control warnings illuminated. Car reduced speed nearly causing an accident while driving and power steering failed. Police needed to help remove car from roadway. Ecm replaced, appeared fixed for awhile. While driving on highway 54, same warnings illuminated and car slowed itself from 60mph to under 30mph. Numerous complaints can be found about the 2013 Buick Enclave and other years and this problem. I believe it will cause an accident and kill someone one day, if it hasn't already. Class action suit was even filed, and unfortunately dismissed. I'm afraid to drive my car. It is at the dealership again and we've only owned it since February 2022.

Squealing noise when using steering wheel. Even if the car is heated up for over 20 minutes. Steering wheel slow to turn or hard to turn. Happens everyday now. Took to a dealership and they are advising that will cost almost 3k to resolve issue. Will have to send invoice once I pick up vehicle.

At low speed all power steering is lost. Almost ran into a parked car. When pulling from a driveway onto the roadway almost hit another car head on. My wife will no longer drive the car because of this.

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Having problems with the power steering, was a recall but was informed recall has expired. I didn’t purchase the vehicle until 2016, steering wheel is really tight, and going to cost thousands to fix, if this is a problem gm knew about they should at least be willing in some type of assistance to correct it.

Brake seemed as if it had a sound when purchased but dealership said it was inspected. I now find that it leaks fluid and I spent over $600 to replace the pump. Now as the dealership was diagnosing and repairing a separate issue they've notified me that there is a failed steering rack. The power steering rack repair is estimated to be $2,000. As this is a definite safety issue I am reporting in hopes of Buick assisting with this known failure. Invoice to be uploaded when repair is completed.

This car crosses the line before the lane keep assist does anything. The car nearly hit an oncoming car. I asked the koons tysons Buick service rep about it and he said he has heard this from a number of people but noting has been done. It seems like a software patch is necessary to make this safe.

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The Buick did a hard turn to the left, without any action of the driver, and went into an uncontrollable counterclockwise spin and hit the concrete divider. Prior to the accident the Buick was traveling in the right south bound lane of us 75 with the traffic flow. There was a light rain and no one was changing lanes or speeding. No other vehicle skidded or went out of control. The cause of the accident was not the weather or driver error. Possible causes for the accident are: faulty steering system, faulty antiskid system, or a computer glitch. The dealer would not talk to us. The Buick has not been inspected. No one will inspect it.

Loss of power steering when brakes applied. This is dangerous to make turns and park the vehicle. Buick has already issued at least one NHTSA service bulletin regarding this issue, in which the power steering pump failure causes intermittent drops of hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist.

The steering wheel develops play because the components of the tie rod loosen and it is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle at high and low speeds. Besides that, steering is very stiff. Cracks and screeches are heard coming from the steering rack when you turn the wheel, can even be felt from the steering wheel. My vehicle has only 26k miles on it, but I've heard some others start at 5k.

Son was driving car and the steering locked. Veared off road after turning onto street, went over curb onto sidewalk and hit light pole and concrete bench, stopping inches from a building. Car was totaled.

At low speeds the steering wheel will not turn. Takes greater effort than my strength can handle. Also smell a light burning smell with it. Feeling every bump with this issue too so may be in the suspension but cannot diagnose yet.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle on a slight incline with the transmission in drive, the vehicle would roll backwards down the hill. During the failure, the brakes and power steering also became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer carl black Chevrolet Buick GMC (11500 east colonial dr, orlando, FL 32817) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000. The VIN was not available.

Steering stiffness & tightness at low speed or high speed. Steering wheel tighten's up to the point where it's almost impossible to turn the wheel. Extremely dangerous when driving 50-60 mph on the expressway. Just purchased the vehicle Dec 19th 2020. I noticed the problem within the first 2 days car dealer was contacted Dec 21st 2020 in regards to the problem. Car was diagnosed at the dealer & returned to me without any findings of the issue. Still there is stiffness that comes & goes. I'm extremely concerned about my safety and or others. This is a significant problem that needs attention ASAP. Please recall some could or myself could be injured or killed. Brakes make a crunchy clicking noise & the dealer stated that they couldn't duplicate the sound.

Power steering stops functioning while driving and attempting to make a turn, resulting in a likely car accident. Driving in city making any king of turn either left or right. This has happened twice already. Rough idle when engine is cold.

When slowing down, steering gets hard to turn.

It was hard to steer the car and to turn it was very difficulty to do.

While decelerating the power steering randomly goes out. I'm having the vehicle checked out for a second time. I have recently done the research and this seems to be a very common problem in 2010 Buick Enclaves and GMC has yet to make a recall. This could definitely be very dangerous if decelerating and making turns on highway and power steering just goes out. Hopefully no one has to die for GMC to admit faulty steering.