2008 Buick Enclave steering problems

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · NY

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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 May 10, 2022 · Steering · 125,637 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 3-5 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to continue driving the vehicle however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle regained power steering functionality. 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.

Filed Nov 7, 2020 · Steering · 159,000 miles · ID

The power steering on my vehicle has been failing more frequently to the point I'm afraid to drive it. I am a polio survivor and depend on the full function of my right arm @ all times. Since purchasing the 2008 enclave in june 2019, the power steering has begun failing every time I use the vehicle. The worst failure was on the freeway @ 80 MPH while returning home to idaho, from the death of my father in tuscon. The steering failed while I was negotiating a curve. I was able to pull out of the curve @ the last minute. It scared me half to death! Over the last few months, the steering has become more impossible to manage, which has caused the rotator cuff of my right arm to become exceedingly more painful. The power steering pump has been an on going issue with these cars to the point of the pump being redesigned by gmc. I feel this issue is a serious safety hazard and warrants a recall. Sincerely, [xxx], rn (retired) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Steering · 160,000 miles · IA

I have own this car for 1 year. Shortly after purchasing it I started to notice that every once in a while the steering wheel would lock up making very difficult to turn but it wouldn't do it all the time. It seems to get worse the longer the car is running. It is now doing it pretty regularly and has caused some pretty bad scares when on an off ramp etc. There was a recall on this very problem but it says my car/VIN is not included. I would like to find out why?

Filed May 7, 2020 · Steering · 121,000 miles · WI

The power steering fails on turns with no warning. From what I read this is common on buick enclaves. I was almost in an accident from the power steering failure. Once I was on a 55 MPH highway changing lanes when it failed, the rest are usually when turning. My mechanic said the power steering pump needs replacement.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 122,613 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. When the contact depressed the brake pedal to make a turn at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated and the failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,613.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 5 miles · MA

This SUV is the devil it self. Is giving me all kind of problem right now it have a limp mode and I have no idea what to do the transmission is not working in any gear. The soft codes said p0171, p 0174, p 0420, p 0300 is crazy. I have change the alternador, the purge valve, the valve canister on top of the gas tank and the other sensor that tell you about the fumes of the tank went filling. I also change the pcv valve all the breathers hoses in the intake housing , I change the troutle body, the spark plugs, the coils, the intake gaskets, the oxigents sensors,the batery poles. And this SUV still giving me problems now it went to a transmission limp mode and is not coming out not even if you erase the codes and all fuses are good.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Steering · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to seize in either direction. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the intermittent failure and was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The diagnostic results were not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 165,000 miles · OH

Light flash by them selves truck door lifts by it self serviceability track and traction control lights are on and now won't accelerate, and power steering pump is also a issue . When ever lights and hatch open alone the park is parked and cut off