Issue ID | 1338224 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10929536 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCLAVE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 01/11/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The power steering pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. The contact also indicated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine light had illuminated. The mechanic diagnosed that the timing change needed to be repaired. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct timing chain was repaired by independent mechanic. Rear liftgate failed. After negotiations with gm liftgate was repaired as per prior recall. The power steering failed. The timing chain failed. Updated 9/7/18*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DECATUR, IL |
VIN pattern | 5GAKVBED2BJXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 12/01/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | MOWEAQUA MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | MOWEAQUA |
Dealer's state code | IL |
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