Issue ID | 1649043 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11315657 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 24/02/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My steering continues to lock up when driving. Making turns steering gets tight. I have had almost had an accident due to this safety issue. At this point i am concerned for my safety and children when driving. There seems to be alot of issues and complaints regarding a replacement steering gear/rack pinion and leaking fluid. At one point do gm think about the safety of their customers. This repair cost is $1709. 04. On top of other repairs i just paid $1812. 44 to fix other issues that i can somewhat understand but the steering gear and rack pinion is definitely an issue of concern to all families and can definitely loose their life. Every day i get in my vehicle my concern is will my family loose their life if my steering lock up or i cant avoid an accident due to the issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RALEIGH, NC, NC |
VIN pattern | 5GAER23D99JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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