Issue ID | 988557 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10519286 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 03/06/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2010 buick enclave. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated the power steering began exhibiting problems when making smooth left or right turns. The problem was not continuous, only sporadic, but lately with increasing intervals. It appeared the power steering would lose power when making turns at low to minimal speed. At times, it would become impossible to turn, having lost power until the rpm's were increased. The consumer stated the dealer had the vehicle for two days, but were unable to detect any visible problems with the steering. The dealer was then advised to drain and flush the power steering fluid and re-test it. The line pressures and flush were completed, but they were unable to attach test components due to the location on the engine. They did agree, however, that they were able to detect the same problem with the steering during test drives, the consumer experienced. The dealer suggested replacing the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, but they could not guarantee it would solve the problem. On march 29, 2013, the steering locked up as the consumer was exiting a parking lot, attempting to turn left. The vehicle veered across the road, up onto the sidewalk, and continued in a left turn back onto the road before the steering released. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | ALLYN, WA |
VIN pattern | 5GALVBED5AJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/07/10 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TITUS-WILL |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | OLYMPIA |
Dealer's state code | WA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 98508 |