2011 Buick Enclave: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 213 complaints about the 2011 Buick Enclave describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2026
1
2025
6
2023
1
2022
1
2021
5
2020
3
2019
2
2018
3
2016
2
2015
3
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
5
2010
6
2009
3
2008
9

What owners say

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Steering · OH

Squealing noise in steering system , when put pressure on the steering wheel it begins to vibrate, there are minute metal shavings in the steering fluid,local fm dealer says this is not part of their recall

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Steering · NY

The power steering fluid is leaking after hearing loud grinding noise and difficult to steer while driving. Gm said they didn't see a problem and not part of the "special coverage" that involves a steering pump. Apparently, you need to almost crash your car before that is replaced. I received a quote to repair and it's at least $800. The car has 67k miles and is 5 years old - only owner.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Steering · SC

While car under warranty steering wheel made grinding sounds...I had begun to believe I had an anti-freeze leak as I also smelled an odor like one. Took car to dealer and he fixed steering housing and smell and grinding went away..however, now with car out of warranty, same symptoms with steering wheel grinding loudly what am I to do? After reading other complaints, I think there is proof of a problem which should be a recall issue and buick should take note.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Body, Steering · 40,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel started to make a squeaky noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering gear failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. Updated 08/19/14*lj updated 07/06/2017

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Steering · 52,900 miles · VA

I began to make loud squeaking noises when making left and right turns. In addition, as time progressed I would feel pressure when turning the steering wheel. Due to fear of steering wheel not being able to turn, I took the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership said that the vehicle needed a new steering pump and rack. Gm said they would not cover the entire cost. The total cost was $2600 and gm said it would only cover $1600. Owner feels gm should cover the entire cost since this is a safety issue and the car is only 2,000 miles over 50,000 mile warranty. This is not a usual wear and tear car issue.