2011 Buick Enclave Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

41Steering complaints

19.4%Of all 211 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING41 · 19.4%

AIR BAGS38 · 18%

ENGINE33 · 15.6%

POWER TRAIN32 · 15.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 10%

Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“SQUEALING NOISE IN STEERING SYSTEM , WHEN PUT PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IT BEGINS TO VIBRATE, THERE ARE MINUTE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10898092 — filed 08/23/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED ADDITIONAL EFFORT…”NHTSA complaint 10896233 — filed 08/16/2016

“POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION SEALS ARE LEAKING AT 75000 MILES AS NOTED AT GM DEALER DURING ROUTINE SERVICE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10893171 — filed 08/04/2016

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Buick Enclave have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Buick Enclave: 41 of 211 complaints on file (19.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have in total?

211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.