2011 Buick Enclave Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 19%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,441miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Buick Enclave, 19% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,441 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving yesterday and stopped at a stop sign. I started to pull out from the stop sign making a right hand turn and lost all power steering and AC shut down. I was able to get the turn by pulling hard and then it starting working right again. Very upsetting. Took car to bokmans in olean, ny. I am afraid to drive it now.”
NHTSA complaint #11233006, filed 2019-07, 111,200 miles“Went to my dealer for noisy steering and was informed the steering rack was leaking after 34,000 miles. Was told repair would be 1700.00. After reading forums online found out this could cause me to loose my power steering. I believe this should be a recall .”
NHTSA complaint #10873932, filed 2016-06, 34,000 miles“The power steering pump failed. This failure caused the steering to tighten at slow speeds making the car extremely difficult to control and safety hazard. When taken to the dealer, I was told that power steering pressure inlet hose and power steering gear assembly needed repair. An independent mechanic told me that the additional repairs were the result of the failed pump. Gm is denying coverage of the additional repairs under warranty. The power steering pumps should be recalled with all damaged parts replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11130634, filed 2018-09, 55,000 miles“My 2011 Buick Enclave power steering rack was found leaking fluid during a routine oil change at my dealership, burns gmc, Buick dealer in marlton, n.j.. My 2011 Buick Enclave only has 57000 miles on it. It cost me $1200.00 to get repaired. There is a class action law suit filed against GM for this same problem. Gm should recall these vehicles listed in the law suit and repair them free of charge. This is a very dangerous situation for someone to loose the steering of their vehicle while driving one of these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10862028, filed 2016-04, 57,000 miles“I took my 2011 Buick Enclave with 27,000 miles into my local Buick dealer for routine maintenance. The service manager called and advised that the steering rack was leaking and that the estimated repair cost is $1780. I chose not to have the repair done at that time, but now see that many Enclave owners have experienced power steering failures due to this defect. Some of these failures occurred in traffic and could have resulted in accidents. Now that I am aware of this I will take the car to be repaired immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836690, filed 2016-02, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 | 12 | 17% |
| 2012 | 17 | 13% |
| 2011 | 41 | 19% |
| 2010 | 126 | 46% |
| 2009 | 108 | 49% |
| 2008 | 99 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Enclave
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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