11 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY BUICK THE ENGINE WENT OUT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME THE REPLACEMENT USED ALL MY WARRANTY. AND THERE HAS BEEN ONE AFTER ANOTHER PROBLEM. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS DURING TURNS ALMOST HAD SOME REAL SERIOUS FINDER BENDERS. IT'S THROWING P420 CODE FOR BANK 2 AND NOW HAVE NO SOUND AT ALL EVERYTHING WORKS BUT NO BLINKERS, HAZARD, SEATBELT, BACKUP WARNING SOUN…
2010 Buick Enclave steering problems
moderate 126 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
126
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. CAR WAS SEEMINGLY WORKING ALRIGHT, HOWEVER, AFTER FUELING UP, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE CAR. IN FACT, AT THE LAST FILL UP I WAS UNABLE TO START THE CAR FOR OVER 20 MINUTES WHILE AT THE GAS PUMP. THIS CAUSED A GREAT DEAL OF ANGER, FRUSTRATION, AND RAGE IN THE OTHER DRIVERS WHO WERE WAITING TO FUEL THEIR CARS AT VERY BUSY GAS STATION NEAR LAX. THE DEALERSHIP STA…
WHEN I TRY TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. IF I STOP AND START AGAIN, THE STEERING WORKS CORRECTLY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT IS QUITE SERIOUS AS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS TWO OF THE TIMES IT OCCURRED! *TR
APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS AGO, MY STEERING STARTED SLIPPING AND BECOMING TIGHTER IN TIGHT (<95 DEGREE) TURNS. WITHIN A SHORT TIME SPAN, THE PROBLEM BECAME CONSTANT. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ENTER OR EXIT A PARKING SPOT. THE DEALER QUOTED ME $2500 TO REPAIR AND SAID THE PROBLEM IS FREQUENT ON BUICK ENCLAVES FROM 2010 ON.
IN THE COURSE OF ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION AND TENDING TO RECALL ISSUES, WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING. HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PROBLEM WITH IT. BECAUSE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE GOT REPAIR DONE; WARRANTY EXPIRED (OF COURSE) SO ENDED UP PAYING $1400 FOR REPLACING POWER STEERING RACK (INCLUDING 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT). CONTACTED GM AND THEY DID PARTIALLY REIMBURSE UNDER "SPECIAL COVERAGE". THAT SEEMED…
MY STEERING COMPLETELY STICKS WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEEDS. I HAVE HEARD OTHER BUICK ENCLAVE OWNERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE RIGHT AROUND 60,000 MILES AND AROUND THE MAKE/MODEL YEAR 2010. THERE ARE OVER 200 COMPLAINTS ON EDMUND'S BUICK ENCLAVE FORUM "POWER STEERING NOISE". IT IS FRIGHTENING BECAUSE IT DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO PROPERLY MAKE THE TURN. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO MY BUICK DEALE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING THAT PROGRESSIVELY BECAME WORSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE DE…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 126 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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