Issue ID | 1032282 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10559077 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 11/09/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My power steering, in my 2009 buick enclave, has caused me problems for almost two years. The power steering has made weird (and loud) noises, when doing slow speed turns. There always seemed to be resistance when turns are made (especially if a slow, sharp turn is needed), above the norm. Finally, today, the entire power steering/rack pinion drive went out. I almost got into an accident, when trying to turn left out of an intersection today. It now requires a huge effort to turn the wheel and the car is not safe to drive. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72345 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OXFORD, MI |
VIN pattern | 5GAEV23DX9JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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