NHTSA — Steering Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,382 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2014 Buick Enclave steering problems

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2014 Buick Enclave Owner Comments

problem #10

Jun 272021

Enclave

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The Buick did a hard turn to the left, without any action of the driver, and went into an uncontrollable counterclockwise spin and hit the concrete divider. Prior to the accident the Buick was traveling in the right south bound lane of US 75 with the traffic flow. There was a light rain and no one was changing lanes or speeding. No other vehicle skidded or went out of control. The cause of the accident was not the weather or driver error. Possible causes for the accident are: faulty steering system, faulty antiskid system, or a computer glitch. The dealer would not talk to us. The Buick has not been inspected. No one will inspect it.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #9

Mar 202020

Enclave 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to action Buick GMC (211 ross clark cir, dothan, al 36303, (866) 926-2457) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Consumer stated he had electrical issues.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #8

Dec 212020

Enclave

  • 55,000 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. This is a significant problem that needs attention asap. Please recall some could or myself could be injured or killed. Brakes make a crunchy clicking noise & the dealer stated that they couldn't duplicate the sound.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #7

Jun 192020

Enclave 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the steering rack and power steering pump were replaced however, the failure recurred. Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (4770 w. arrowhead rd, hermantown, mn 55811, (218)727-7481) was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered by warranty or recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Consumer states that the power assisted steering failed when trying to make a right turn. Consumer states that they separated their shoulder while trying to steer out of a parking space. After second failure vehicle had another rack and power steering pump installed.

- Saginaw, MN, USA

problem #6

Jan 192019

Enclave

  • 45,000 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, ,,

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #5

Sep 012018

Enclave

  • 78,000 miles
Hard to steer, turn left or right. Hearing a clenching sound when turning.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 182018

Enclave

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Buick was in motion and steering locked up and allmost hit another car. Happened agan on way home. Dealer found leaking stearing gear had to replce rack assy $1941.50 costwhich I had done for saftey. Milage at 45517 many other Buick same problem of which GM paid for repair. My complaint was denied and closed unsatisfied, hundres of complaints on this matter and GM no recall.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #3

Mar 202018

Enclave

  • 57,000 miles
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.

- Swarthmore, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 182018

Enclave

  • miles
I bought my 2014 Buick Enclave at the end of may and had it in the shop at the beginning of December, after putting 3000 miles on it, for power steering issues, (noise and vibration) and it turns out the needed to replace the pump but were not comfortable with the design, while they were looking at it they said they needed to also replace a ball joint. Then in mid Jan. The noise started again, I had it checked and they said it was from the cold, well that became untrue as it became worse in the next few weeks (noise and vibration as I was turning) and I brought it in again 3-7-2018 and sure enough the same problem is there!! so the mechanic has to figure out a different solution by calling the Buick dealer. I am extremely disappointed with this as this is my first "new" vehicle I bought, very unhappy!! Buick needs to recall and find a fix for all these problems!

- Glenwood, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 122017

Enclave

  • 18,824 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"? would they say oh he's old lost control and went over the edge and the crash broke the bolt. Or looking at cell phone crossed over center line hitting a semi head on. The crash broke the bolt. And never find out they have bad bolts in the steering system. I told several shop supervisors but they just shook there head. Are the bolts not harden correctly? was to much torque used for bolt size when installing?? are the bolts to small of a size for the job?? the bolt only had to hold the belt pulley tight on the serpentine belt. So that you can steer, run the generator and other things. T. but it snapped while parked or car was started. I am scared while I am driving the car. When can it happen again" car was in warranty and fixed at no charge.

- Gold Canyon, AZ, USA

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