2008 Buick Enclave: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 22, 2022 · Airbags · MD · 1 injury

1.Passenger airbag- warning light gives me a daily message to service the airbag. I worry about whether the airbag will deploy at any moment or may not deploy if an accident occurs as I travel with my children daily. 2.Power steering- My power steering locked as I was driving 2 years ago. The auto shop has replaced/repaired the power steering system multiple times, however steering continues to whine and rub. 3.Trunk liftgate- The liftgate has abruptly lowered as my children and I have tried to get items in and out of the back. This resulted in one of them getting hit in the head. The back liftgate button has stopped engaging.

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 Jul 24, 2013 · Steering · 71,000 miles · WI

Steering locked up while turning at low speed, almost hit another car in the process. Buick knows this is an issue on the enclave platform, still, no recall. If I did get into an accident and a fatality occurred, litigation would have been in order. Is this what buick is waiting for? Someone to get injured, this is a safety issue. The original sticker price for my 2008 buick enclave was north of $40,000, wow and they can't get something as simple as a steering rack and pump right? This needs to be a recall, I just had to pay $2800 to get this fixed, and not really sure if it will or will not happen again in the future. I just can't believe there is no recall for this, apparently buick does not care one bit about their customers and definitely does not want repeat business. I will tell everyone I know to avoid buick at every expense and never, never, never buy an enclave. I am also considering selling the enclave and buying something that is worth it and safe.

Filed Dec 18, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 30,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure recurred approximately 25-40 times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000. The consumer stated he heard a clicking noise whenever he turned the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, power steering gear, steering column . The consumer stated he would loose power steering assist when driving and the steering wheel would lock up. , there was excessive play in the steering. The consumer hit a pillar, when the steering locked up, and caused damage to the vehicle. The dealer replaced several components within the steering several times. The key would get stuck in the ignition. Updated 01/28/13

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Steering · 55,000 miles · GA

Power steering! Issues with the power steering locking up while the car is in motion. Major safety issue. It is the worst when turning into a parking spot, however when driving around a corner at normal speeds it is very hard to handle and changing lanes on the highway was also an issue. You can hear a roaring noise coming from the steering column.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Steering · 13,000 miles · IL

I was driving on randall road traveling about 50 MPH. I slowed to enter a right turn lane and the steering began to shudder when I moved the steering wheel. I braked aggressively and was able after much effort to maneuver the enclave into a parking space. I phoned my husband and upon arrival found that the steering wheel would not move with the engine running. He phoned the dealer and buick assistance. After 3 hours the car was loaded on a truck and taken to the dealer. The service person stated that the cooler line had developed a pin hole leak and lost fluid to the power steering system. I am still waiting since the steering pump was also damaged. No mention of replacing the rack and pinion (my husbands help with that term). I do not feel comfortable driving a car that the steering locks up if the power steering system fails. This could have been a fatal outcome under different circumstances because I could not steer the car. This is the third safety related problem since it was delivered december 31, 2007. The driver windshield wiper came loose (husband fixed) and the right rear strut weld failed leaking oil all over the garage floor and making the car feel loose driving it to the dealer for repairs. We have also noticed the passenger seat belt sign does not always work. I do not trust this car. The only bright spot is the dealership has been very responsive.