2008 Buick Enclave: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 7, 2024 · Steering · MN

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

Filed Apr 10, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · 25 miles · IL

Brake grinding changed brakes and rotors and also control arm hub bearing and strut

Filed Nov 29, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · TN

Steering wheel squeaking and rubbing on something when turning? When I turn from side to side I can feel a slight drag and rubbing/squeaking noise. I was told it is the steering rack. I have been doing research and see complaints of this dating back to 2009. If they know there is a problem with this why have they not done a recall. The repair cost that was quoted is high over one thousand dollars. There is also the the service lights and stallig that resets itself on the buick enclave it happens when vehecil is sitting still the doors lock and unlock and the lights flash and the car engine makes a sound and the service engine light comes on. We have taken it in twice for this and it seems to reset itself because dealer does not find a problem.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · WY

The radio stopped working including all of the safety chimes associated with the vehicle, backup sensors, blinkers, on dash warning lights and chimes. The cd /dvd player emits a high pitched squeal when a cd/dvd is inserted into the player.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Steering · 62,000 miles · TX

Steering would click, grind & knock while driving, particularly when turning. We took our enclave to an independent shop where they found that the rack and pinion assembly had to be completely replaced. It was a safety concern, so we had the independent shop replace the rack and pinion assembly immediately. I've contacted gm as well as the local dealership several times regarding this issue. Asking for reimbursement of repair costs since this is a design flaw by gm, not a consumer driving issue. I have 60k miles on my 2008 enclave and all maintenance has been kept up to date on this vehicle and we are the original owners. I was told that they would in no way reimburse me because one I took the vehicle to an independent shop not a dealership and two my bumper to bumper warranty is out and rack and pinion assembly is under bumper to bumper not the power train warranty which is available to us for the next year (approx). I told gm that there are several postings on the internet (including regarding rack and pinion issues with the enclave. I was told that the internet was free and anyone could post on there. My response back was I personally know two enclave owners that this happened to and their repairs were covered by buick because their warranty hadn't expired. Gm told me there is no recall to date. I find this to be disappointing as there obvious design flaw issues with the enclave. I am getting the run around and on my latest call with a supervisor at gm I was told that he would pass the information to his manager, but I probably wouldn't get a call back because they are more hr they don't handle customer issues. I was told to send a letter to gm via usps. The enclave is unsafe to drive as the steering can lock up at any time. I believe that this should be investigated more closely and as a result I believe a recall will be done.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 38,000 miles · VA

Power steering would grind, occurred for over 20,000 miles, and dealer could not diagnose the problem on several instances of being in for maintenance. Steering would be sluggish at times but not easily reproduced for dealer service. Independent shop found massive leakage in the rack and pinion system on both sides as well as complete leakage from the rear differential. Independent shop indicated both were significant safety issues requiring immediate repair; they also were surprised at the dealer's inability to diagnose the issue.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Steering, Transmission · 61,000 miles · NC

Transmission completely went out. Also for about 1 year , the power steering has made a loud squeaking noise and the dealer said it couldn't be fixed.

Filed Dec 23, 2011 · Steering · 56,000 miles · IL

Steering column makes a clicking and squeaking sound when turning. Also, when slowing down to turn and at complete rest, the power steering goes out, making it difficult to turn. We were told by the dealer in our area that there were several complaints on this issue and he thought a recall would be issued, soon.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Steering · FL

Grinding noise when turning steering wheel