2010 Buick Enclave Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 126 steering complaints for the 2010 Buick Enclave, 46% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any model year. Owners report power steering pump and rack failures with a median failure mileage of 68,000. No related recalls are listed.
- Steering complaints
- 126
- 46% of 273
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering suddenly becomes very hard to turn at low speeds, especially when parking or making tight turns, requiring extra force from the driver.
- A rubbing or grinding noise comes from the steering wheel or column when turning, often described as sounding like corduroy pants rubbing together.
- Power steering pump fails and is replaced, sometimes more than once, with some owners reporting the rack and pinion also needing replacement afterward.
- Steering tightens or locks up suddenly while turning into traffic or driveways, causing owners to report near-miss accidents.
- Power steering fluid leaks from the rack and pinion boots, found during inspection.
- Owners report the same steering pump and rack problems returning within months even after dealer repairs or part replacement.
When 2010 Buick Enclave steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2011, latest Jun 22, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Buick Enclave
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Enclave model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common problem on the 2010 Buick Enclave?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 126 steering complaints for the 2010 Enclave, which is 46% of all 273 complaints filed for that model year, making it the largest single problem area.
- Is there a recall for 2010 Buick Enclave steering problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2010 Enclave.
- At what mileage do 2010 Enclave steering problems usually happen?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 68,000 at the time of failure.
- How does the 2010 Enclave compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2010 model year has by far the highest steering complaint share among Enclave years, at 46%, compared to 19% in 2011 and lower single-digit to teens percentages in later years.
- Did steering failures on the 2010 Enclave cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data associated with these complaints lists 1 crash and no fires or injuries.