2014 Buick Enclave Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Buick Enclave, 4% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I cannot turn my steering wheel when going at slow MPH. When trying to pull into parking spaces, driveways, sharp turns or basically doing anything had requires me to drive slowly and turn, my steering wheel will not turn. It's extremely hard.”
NHTSA complaint #11090413, filed 2018-04, 57,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386543, filed 2021-01, 55,000 miles“My wife went to local store and parked the car. When backing out of parking spot, she was unable to turn steering wheel !!!!. It happened on 12jan2017 with only 18,824 total miles. Car had to be loaded and hauled to local dealer due to steering failure. And the cause was, I quote or copy from dealer work order inspected and found belt hanging loose on engine. Found idler pulley bolt broken and pulley laying loose extracted broken bolt from block. Tapped threads to ensure none damage {end of copy} what happens here in az driving in the mt's around curves?? …”
NHTSA complaint #11064302, filed 2018-01, 18,824 miles“Steering stiffened up to point I was unable to crank wheel in parking lot traveling 5mph. While on freeway enter ramp, could feel tension pull then release on the curve at 40 MPH. Gm dealer charging 1600 to replace power steering pump... Only 45,000 miles ,,,”
NHTSA complaint #11171550, filed 2019-01, 45,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617856, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 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.
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 2014 Buick Enclave
205 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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