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Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Buick Enclave suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 225 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

47729 mi Dealer attempted to resolve front end rattle/clunking. Under warranty, they replaced lower control arm bushings on both sides. Also replaced left front axle. Repair was ineffective - problem still existed. 
59686 mi

US $1285
Attempted to resolve front end rattle/clunking that has been present since 2018. Warranty repair by Dealer January 2019 (new lower control arm bushings and one front drive shaft) did not correct the problem. This time I used a known independent repair shop to attempt to correct the problem. Front struts and sway bar endlinks replaced. Problem still exists. 
8680 mi Rattle within front end especially with uneven terrain and turning. Poor front and back strut function. Replaced front stuts without any change or improvement. Returning to dealer immediately. 
13020 mi Front end rattle and poor suspension continues. $ trips to dealer without anything found, but they acknowledge something not right. 
22320 mi Struts leaking and replaced. Front end rattle continues. Update: Initial complaints of front end clunking and poor shock absorption was fixed when dealer replaced struts. Not sure what too them so long to replace them! 
34600 mi Both front struts leaking and replaced. Finally got rid of front end noise that I complained about after delivery of veichle. WTF woke them up! 

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2014 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

39000 mi One leaky front strut. Both replaced under warranty. 
35000 mi

US $500
Replaced sway bar. 
Damaged left front strut no pressure. replaced. 
23560 mi Rattle was noted going over bumps. Parts were replaced, and rattle went away! 

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2013 Buick Enclave

Engine not specified

20000 mi They had to replace the entire steering system. But did resolved the issue. I ended up trading my Buick Enclave for the second time, to lease different make and model automobile. Owned 2010 AWD CXL & 2013 Premium AWD 
29900 mi

US $100
Leaky power steering hose--replaced leaky hose. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33500 mi Power steering fluid leak 
110000 mi

US $1000
Car bobbing excessively over bumps. Struts and shocks replaced 
38000 mi

US $300
Replaced rear shocks as one was leaking. Note: took multiple trips of over 1,000 miles with a loaded cargo area. 
45000 mi Left Strut leak. Strut was replaced. 
73000 mi Car was making whirring noise - 3 wheel bearings replaced. 

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2013 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi Power steering pump failed. 
13000 mi Front end felt loose. Right front strut had failed. New strut installed. 
19000 mi Left front strut failed and was replaced 
26000 mi Noise from front end upon first trip. Both struts found to need replacement. Dealer replaced both. Dealer found a power steering fluid leak. Dealer replaced power steering inlet line. Dealer found both front stabilizer links knocking and loose. Dealer replaced both links. Dealer found both outer tie rod ends loose and noisy. Dealer replaced both outer tie rods. 
34000 mi Power steering high pressure hose was leaking. Same hose had been changed in December of 2016. Hose replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

95700 mi

US $200
Replace power steering pump due to power steering fluid leakage. 
Hard ride. 

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2012 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

147000 mi

US $8042
Worn-out front struts were replaced. A slightly leaking power steering pressure line and two slightly leaking power steering return hoses were replaced. 
100000 mi shaking 
41540 mi Left front strut leaking, replaced under warranty. 
107000 mi

US $400
rear shocks replaced 
68000 mi

US $2700
Leaking steering rack was replaced. 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

26700 mi

US $69
rack and pinion steering problem 
20000 mi FOUND STEERING GEAR LEAKING: CORRECTED BY STEARING GEAR REPLACEMENT 
64750 mi

US $100
replaced both front struts 
26000 mi Noise in steering column when turning at slow speed - a squeaking noise. Replaced housing, hose, and fluid. Car was under warranty. 
89000 mi

US $1800
leaking power steering rack P/N 23271562 & 19286293. 
99000 mi

US $838
Steering noise, no problem found. But did discover worn struts. Replaced struts, alignments. 
88000 mi

US $1609
P/A Rack Assembly replaced 
35000 mi Creaky steering wheel, after they fixed it, still didn't sound right, took it back and ok now 
25000 mi Squeek/rub noise comming from steering gear housing when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Replace steering gear housing kit and flush sytem. 
23000 mi Leak in Joint; replaced in warranty. 
24000 mi

US $170
Made Zipper noise when turning at low speeds; Steering Input housing replaced. 
60000 mi

US $800
Rack and pinion, reported issue 40k ago, noise 
62000 mi

US $200
Replaced struts and lower control bushings 
70000 mi

US $328
Replaced strut bearings, sway bar bushings and ends 
52400 mi Power steering gear wear. Causing suspension noise and handling issues. Repair temporily fixed the noise and handling but it returned a short time after. 
49000 mi

US $100
REPLACED BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS 
69365 mi

US $1255
STEERING GEAR LEAKING. 
69365 mi

US $1576
UPPER AND LOWER MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN STEERING GEAR LEAKING 
84000 mi

US $2800
Brought the car in for regular maintenance and when I mentioned that the steering was a little noisy sometimes and that maybe we needed to top off steering fluid, they explained that I needed new struts, shocks and brakes. At 84,000 miles, when the same dealer has done every oil change and maintenance service since we purchased the brand new car from them back in 2011. We had the work done but I'm not sure it was really necessary. 

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2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52200 mi Experiencing a rubbing noise in the steering at low/no speed. Replaced steering rack and problem fixed. 
18700 mi Power steering fluid leak 
46000 mi Front end work totaling $980.00 covered under the extended warranty. 
24000 mi Car made slight noise when turning the steering wheel. 
120000 mi

US $513
Power steering failked. Replaced power steering pump. 
143000 mi

US $661
Power steering pump failed. Pump was replaced. 
61000 mi

US $230
Replaced stabilizer links 
25000 mi Steering rack left boot leaking. 
60700 mi Steering pump making loud whining noise. Pump was replaced. 
68500 mi Steering rack assembly was leaking - replaced rack 

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2010 Buick Enclave

Engine not specified

79000 mi

US $100
Replaced ac compressor,CVC joint, left axil,radio,camera,power steer pump,front engine cover, stealing gear,and many other problems 

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2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

53000 mi

US $180
Broken Power Steering Gears, power steering pump impacted, steering rods broken 
44000 mi Steering mechanism was replaced. 
10000 mi Whirring noise as steering wheel turned/sounded like moving parts rubbing/ P/S rack gear failed internally= Bulletin #PI0029B Replaced P/S rack gear assembly 
19000 mi Steering wheel noise. TSB PI0029F this trip after rack & pinion replaced first trip 8K ago. 
43000 mi

US $210
Front Right lower control arm BUSHING & STRUT/requiring 4 wheel alignment 
29000 mi Whining sound when turning wheel. Replaced power steering pump assembly with new design. 
23000 mi Steering squeak 
101400 mi

US $800
Power steering pump warranty repair, power steering rack 
44700 mi Replaced steering gear bushings for noise Noise when turing wheel. Replaced PS gear housing. 
15000 mi

US $90
Steering wheel noise inside car. Replaced steering gear box and seals with newer design. 
5000 mi steering rack replaced due to rubbing/noise 
9000 mi rubbing noise while steering - steering column replaced for the second time 
22000 mi rubbing noise 
22000 mi Steering squeaking. Replaced steering rack gear housing 
57000 mi

US $680
Power Steering Pump replaced. Steering was hard at low speeds. 
74000 mi Both front shocks/McPherson Struts are leaking and were replaced- $600 parts. +Front end alignment. Replace front sway bar links. 
77000 mi

US $333
Rattling noise in front end noticeable at 5-10 mph and going over bumps. Replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft. If you check owner's website, we see many Buick & GMC vehicles have problems with front end steering elements. 
44800 mi Steering gear, hose, and CV axle replaced 
40000 mi

US $2500
Power Steering hard to turn at low speed. Replace Rack and Pinion but did not solve the problem. Back to the Dealer 2 weeks later. The Dealer replace power steering pump. 
43443 mi Found a small leak. Cleaned and inspected - no repair. 
60937 mi Replaced steering gear and pump and A/C suction hose 
73000 mi

US $2000
Power Steering rack replaced 

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2010 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12000 mi Replaced driver side front strut. Periodically strut would seem to bottom out making a thump sound - generally, but not always on left hand turns. Dealer replaced the unit and realigned the front end under warranty. 
81800 mi

US $1804
power steering pump and gear replaced. metal in power steering fluid. difficult to turn at low rpm. 
53000 mi

US $250
Steering gears replaced 
31000 mi noise in steering wheel. Sounded like rubber on rubber. Shop attempted repair unsuccessfully.  
32000 mi Placed in shop again, part ordered. Hopefully tomorrow will complete the repair. steering gear replaced. 
18000 mi Rubbing noise on steering , steering rack replaced, problem solved 
72000 mi

US $700
Replaced shocks and struts 
76000 mi

US $2100
Power steering pump went bad and steering rack had to be replaced 
103000 mi Had to replace power steering pump for the 3rd time 
204000 mi Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
207000 mi

US $200
Power steering was making noise & hard to steer, replaced pump & waiting on new power steering lines. Vehicle is very hard to bleed air & difficult to change pump but I saved $400. Most suspension joints are worn on front & rear end, rear shocks bad, parts ordered & waiting 
210000 mi Replaced power steering pump on Enclave & the new pump failed a few days later. Not easy to change 
215000 mi

US $80
Replaced rear upper control arm, bushing was warn. The new arm was a different shape than original equipment but doesn't hit anything. 
39500 mi

US $500
Replace steering column/rack. Align. 
21000 mi Steering rack, power steering pump. Rack repaired ten months and 5k miles earlier for same problem, rubbing and grinding when turning the wheel. You could both hear and feel it. Told from loss of grease. Also a whining sound this time, from pump. 
26000 mi Starting to hear whining from steering again when I returned the vehicle under the lemon law due to 5 serious safety defects over a 10k mile period and approximately 8 months. 
80000 mi

US $350
Front strut replaced 
80200 mi

US $600
Steering rack replaced. Again. 
52480 mi

C $1000
replace front struts and front brakes 
24680 mi A bearing in the steering wheel was replaced to stop a squeeking during turning left or right. 
40000 mi

US $100
Right front wheel bearing howling Dealer replaced it 
75000 mi

US $525
Shop noticed alignment problem while test driving the repaired Auto. 
55000 mi

US $530
Strut broke on bad CT roads. Repaired and the car was fine thereafter. Car was sold only because we don't need a car that big anymore, not because we did not like it. 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

19000 mi Power steering audible whine only at idle. Dealership put additive in fluid. This has helped, but has not completely resolved. 
88000 mi

US $450
power steering was hard to turn at low speeds, dealer flushed system, installed new fluids 
90000 mi

US $1545
rack and pinion unit replaced, power steering pump, steering lines 
95000 mi

US $650
replaced power steering pump and rack an pinion unit 
60500 mi Also tech diagnosed leaking power steering rack with estimate of $1200.00 to repair. I took to a trusted company and was quoted $700.00. No repair at this time the leak is merely a drip. 
67000 mi

US $55
steering rack leaking power steering fluid and there was a noise when turning the wheel. Thought the noise was related to earlier repairs (installation of 2 water pumps) since they were supposed to have done a 27 point check-up before. 
61500 mi

US $766
Issue was leaking steering rack causing low level of power steering fluid & noisy steering. Dealer wanted $1400.00. Had it replaced by a trusted shop for 766.18 with lifetime part warranty and one year labor warranty. Also alignment done. 
69000 mi

US $800
Replaced leaking steering rack again, and wheel alignment 
24669 mi I reported still hearing clunking. Found noise and replaced rack bushings on left and shimmed right rack mount. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end. The end links appear to have been the problem. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end. 
12000 mi Noisy steering; mechanic believes it's the SIR Coil on which the steering wheel is mounted. Could have replaced the coil, though he doesn't believe the problem will disappear (claims the noise is normal). 
36000 mi

US $59
Whine in steering column due to problem rack; GM is no longer replacing them under warranty pending further evaluation of the problem. 
41000 mi Whine in steering column still present when sold. 
45000 mi Replaced steering gear, flushed system and set front toe. Parts: 20964165 Gear, 8861037 Fluid, 11561403 Studh, 15709703 nut 
66000 mi Power steering fluid had leaked out. Dealer found leak (we'll see), refilled and it's good as new. 
18600 mi steering gear replaced 
34720 mi passenger side front strut leaking so it was replaced on warranty. 
36580 mi Power steering pump replaced and LH front strut was also replaced, both under warranty. 
31500 mi Power Steering pump is whining as though it's low on fluid. Dealer determined pump needs replacing and "maybe" the steering rack. Power steering pump whined after engine removal/replacement in Sept. Replaced power steering pump 11/08/2010 with a redesigned pump, which has a new symptom-steering wheel shudder and growling noise at idle when turning the steering wheel. 
32000 mi Dealer service dept. attempted bleeding power steering system with the original and "new" procedure as directed by GM Technical help. Problem cannot be eliminated with the redesigned pump. GM sent a letter saying the problem is "normal.&# 
33200 mi Replaced power steering pump for second time to eliminated noise and jerky steering. Also replaced leaking power steering rack & pinion assy. Jerky steering is not repaired. Waiting for GM to come up with a fix. 
32000 mi

US $68
Rear was beginning to bounce on the highway. Replaced rear shock absorbers. 
65000 mi Power steering pump replaced 
26000 mi

US $550
Shocks replaced at 26,000 miles due to clunking noise when driving at low speeds on not-so-smooth surfaces. Noise was diagnosed by same dealership 2 years ago with mileage at 20,000. 

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2009 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

54000 mi

US $62
knocking sound comes from wheel when taking sharp turns, it also vibrates the steering wheel. Been occuring for since 27K miles, service departments say that they can't hear anything. After $65, shop says I need to replace the rack/pinion. 
87000 mi

US $450
steering gear showed clunk noise and feel (silent bushings worn) steering gear leaked fluid 
90000 mi

US $600
Steering leaking fluid.  
22000 mi Steering gear replaced 
94000 mi

US $1450
Replace shocks, rotors 
19520 mi Steering wheel making grinding noise when turned-shop could not replicate..shop had 3 mechanics call in sick..very busy that day so not looked at well or repaired.  
39060 mi

C $1000
Shocks replaced x 4 
55580 mi

C $90
Power steering list on car 
27000 mi Steering box had to be replaced. 
16000 mi replaced gear in steering column 
55800 mi

C $1200
front struts 
47000 mi Clunk in steering system when cold and turning. Replaced steering gear bushings 
68000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump and rack needed replacement 
49500 mi Steering had a rough feeling when turning. Front stabilizer bushings replaced due to a "clunk" in the front suspension. 
18300 mi Replaced noisy steering rack with re-designed.  
25420 mi squeak in the power steering 
122700 mi

US $4350
Front hub replacement Front struts 
67000 mi

US $50
Steering column rubbing sound while turning 
83000 mi

US $50
Squeaking steering. Column bushings replaced 
19000 mi Major front end repair. All I know. 
13000 mi Steering wheel noise on low speed turns. Dealership ordered and replaced steering parts the same day. Two separate issues, rubber seal adjusted, and steering clock spring/gear replaced. 
21000 mi Popping noise in steering. Bled power steering system. 
30000 mi Steering noise when cold. Dealer couldn't replicate. Requested to bring vehicle back and leave overnight so technician can check when cold. 
33000 mi Steering column rubbing and grinding noise. Replaced steering gear bushings. Problem remains. Dealer apprised. 
34000 mi Replaced steering rack. 

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2008 Buick Enclave

Engine not specified

74000 mi

US $850
Replace Sway bars 
When I turn to the left...it makes a rubbing sound on the front tires. It is either the wheel base or suspension. They said it was not a safety issue...but it is doing it more frequently so I am taking it in again this week. 
2000 mi They could not duplicate the scraping and was not sure what would be making it. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi Rattle clunk in front - both struts replaced 
17000 mi An independent repair shop noticed a very leaky rear strut & suggested I take it to the dealer for repair. So, I took it to the dealer, they saw the leaky strut and ordered a new one. An independent shop told me about a Tech. Bulletin affecting the front strut mounts & a rubbing noise that was identical to what I was hearing in the front end. Dealer said they could not replicate the sound & knew nothing of the technical bulletin. Rear strut was replaced with parts ordered on previous trip to dealer. I errored in my previous report for this problem. On last trip (when no repairs were made, only parts ordered), the car was in the shop for only 1 day, not 3. On previous trip I brought in a copy of the Tech.Bulletin I rec'd from independent shop. Upon seeing this bulletin, the dealer scheduled me for repairs, which is what this visit was for. 
75000 mi

US $667
Alignment out front/rear wheels. Dealer sublet out previous alignments to other shop.Now needs alignment & all new tires again since they are prematurely worn & even though I bought them in 2011. Dealer gave us a "deal": $667. Not happy!!! 
61000 mi

US $200
Steering gear and steering pump were both leaking. Both replaced. 
6000 mi Loud humming/whining noise during stops or at idle. Power steering pump replaced, noise subsided but is not completely gone. Also, now hear some knocking sounds during turns 
8000 mi Noise steering wheel problem - replaced power steering pump and rack assembly. 
31620 mi Both front stabilizer links worn in pivots and noisy 
49080 mi replace power steering pump and gear 
46000 mi Rattle in front end on bumps. 
48000 mi Dealer replaced bushing. 
49000 mi Vehicle pulls to the right on roads with a crown in them. Pull is severe on high crowned roads. 
83000 mi

US $50
Steering Noise, P/S Rack replaced. Dealer Damaged CV boot durring P/S Rack repair. 
20000 mi left rear shock leaking oil. replaced as warranty claim power steering pump replace under warranty. 
56000 mi

US $2400
"leaking steering gear" as diagnosed by service manager. charged $1011.00 even though engine was out of car. there were no warning signs of this leak. no spots on driveway, etc. replaced front struts. one was leaking so they said they had to replace both. i think they broke it when they dropped engine cradle. no warning signs, no fluid 
102000 mi

US $650
Shocks worn out. No fluid left. Replaced both front shocks. Noise in steering gear during parking turne 
54220 mi

C $300
Power steering pump cooler was replaced, as it was leaking. 
66960 mi

C $300
Replaced bad wheel bearing successfully. 
26000 mi Replaced interior steering column assembly. Since the part has been replaced, the right turn signal return mechanism does not work. Back to the shop. 
31000 mi New problem included damaged turn signal canceling mechanism in steering wheel. That was damaged during steering column replacement. Part on order. part damaged during steering column replacement. Discovered after vehicle left dealership. Complaint of power steering pump noise when turning steering wheel. Check revealed air in the lines due to small power steering fluid leak. Dealer repaired leak and replenished fluid level. Noise is gone. 
49000 mi

US $300
Steering wheel squeaked when turning at low speed. Steering rack leaking and replaced under warranty. 
60000 mi Replaced power steering pump to eliminate rubbing noise at low speed. This was a known problem and I just found out about the fix. It was totally covered by an extended warranty from Buick for this issue. 
61000 mi

US $700
Bad strut. replaced both struts. 
34400 mi Had a "creaking noise" when the steering wheel was rotated. Replaced steering rack. Had part in stock, installed in 3 hours. Great Service from Alan Jay Buick. 
59000 mi Front Shock absorbers Locked up.Replaced by Fidelity extended warranty. 
61000 mi Bad steering pump 
31000 mi Power steering was making a horrible noise. Cleaned out system and added new fluid. 
38000 mi Noise and vibration turning steering wheel. Steering gear replaced. 
28700 mi Power Steering cooler leaking. Replaced under warranty. 
63240 mi

C $1000
re and re front struts 
25000 mi "Clunking" noise in front-end. 
25710 mi "Rattle" in front end. Tech discovered R/F worn stabilizer link.  R/F stabilizer link replaced. No charge. Covered by warranty. 
34500 mi Power steering making a "grinding" noise. Tech drained and refilled power-steering pump. Power steering was making a "growling" noise. Dealer drained and flushed and refilled power steering unit. Noise has been abated. No charge; covered under warranty. 
26000 mi Strut mounts were replaced.  
41000 mi noise on steering 
44000 mi steering module replaced 
68000 mi Needed steering repairs. 
32860 mi Noise and vibration when turning in steering column. Repair replaced steering gear, steering rack and all steering fluid. 
48360 mi worn stabilizers causing front suspension to make noise - replaced under warranty and problem corrected 
81220 mi

C $200
Steering pump was failing and vehicle was difficult to steer when parking. No leak present. Found steering gear warn and replaced steering gear, steering pump and front rack. Cost was $1,800 but have extended warranty with $200 deductible 
106020 mi

C $1250
Right front strut failure. Replace both front struts and mounting plates and rubber 
126480 mi

C $2700
left rear wheel bearing,  
15800 mi Steering wheel column clicks when turning. Replaced the column as per existing TSB. 
37000 mi Replaced both front sway bar links that were noisy. Right (pass) side showed more wear than the left. 
38000 mi Drivers side stabilizer link was worn and rattled. Dealer replaced both sides under warranty. I'm in the auto parts business and this is a part that should easily last at least 60000 miles before any signs of wear. 
124000 mi

US $3200
Replaced power steering pump. Another problem that is common on this vehicle and is known to GM. 
133200 mi

US $260
replaced both outer tie rods and had vehicle aligned 
149000 mi

US $390
Replaced 2 front strut assemblies 
40000 mi Clunking when turning steering wheel left and right while parked and car running. Replaced part of steering shaft under warranty. 
45000 mi Clunking in steering column when turning wheel. 
2000 mi Power steering pump was damaged during previous repair trip. Pump made a loud noise and power steering did not work reliably. Pump replaced. 
28000 mi Steering "clunking" primarily in cold weather after the car had been parked for several hours or more. Replaced rack and pinion per TSB. 
54000 mi

US $1000
Power Steering pump end seal and high-pressure hose to steering rack leaking. Replaced steering rack and pump. 
85000 mi

US $141
Replaced worn left front sway bar link. 
88200 mi

US $250
Left Tie-rod end replaced. 
57000 mi

US $100
replaced stabilizer links for creaking noise over small bumps. 
97000 mi When turning steering wheel, it makes a popping noise. Part was ordered but they received wrong part. Part was reordered so repair is not done as of yet. 
98200 mi They replaced the steering. It was going out when brake was pressed and turning. This fixed the problem. 
98000 mi

US $180
Replacement of front driver and passenger lower control arms. 
71000 mi Clunking in steering wheel when turning. Replaced I-Shaft Squeaking in steering column when turning. Tech found noise coming from boot where steering shaft passes through the body. Tech realigned boot. 
75000 mi

US $300
Squeaks when turning steering wheel. Replaced power steering rack assy (#20964165), bled system, flushed with Dexron 6, performed front end alignment. Cost was covered by previously purchased service contract (a.k.a. extended warranty ) 
78000 mi

US $206
Thumping noise occured in front suspension when driving over slight bumps. The bushings in the front 2 sway bar links were worn. Part number 20905104 $48.77 each. Service manager said they were poorly designed. 
127000 mi Power steering pump failed 
35000 mi Steering chatter - had to purge P/S rack with new fluid and bleed out air in system 
65000 mi

US $75
Broken coil spring in rear of vehicle. 
84000 mi

US $1400
Also rear upper rocker bar replaced. 
178000 mi

US $4560
bad tie rods 
108484 mi

US $1505
Struts and rear shocks, swaybar links, rotation and speed sensor front right tire 
109183 mi

US $49
4 wheel alignment- coat was $148, but had GM $100 credit.  
50000 mi Told dealer about noise in vehicle when turning. Dealer replaced power steering pump. Now the vehicle made a loud whirring noise. 
72200 mi

US $263
There was a knocking noise present in the front ends over bumps, the sway bar links needed to be replaced. Replaced with links that can be greased...NOT what was on the car originally. 
133000 mi

US $2017
Power steering pump replaced,only had assist under high RPM'S.(This was an extremely hazardous situation,that suddenly occurred while turning in an intersection. NO RECALL?!)Steering rack-leaking from end seals.Flush power steering system. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

90000 mi

US $620
Replaced right front strut and both front stabilizing bars. 
16000 mi Clicking in steering column. Column was replaced under warranty. 
25000 mi During a timing cover replacement, the mechanic noticed that the power steering pump was making noise. New pump was ordered and installed. 
36000 mi Steering pump was making considerable noise. Shop noted that there was a service bulletin to drain and replace the PS fluid with a new variant. 
190000 mi

US $400
Struts 
156000 mi

US $1000
replaced both rear bearings. 
29500 mi Noise from power steering; system was bled of air and seems fine now. 
17000 mi Noise from front suspension. 
19000 mi Took car back again when noise louder and fluid leaking. Need new front struts and shocks. Parts backordered until 4/25. Car not safe to drive. Car is still at dealer. Given free rental. 
19000 mi Both front struts and shocks replaced. Had trouble finding parts due to supplier issues. 
21000 mi New front strut bearing mounts and steering column. 
31800 mi replaced left sway bar link 
34000 mi 1. blew out air in steering mechanism 
44000 mi steering mechanism replaced 
45000 mi right front strut replaced 
61500 mi knocking noise. sway bar links replaed. 
53000 mi

US $640
Pump for power steering was bad. Had been making a whine for about a year. Dealership said it was a normal noise. It got louder and vibrated while turning. My wife is not happy. $200 with extended warranty, over $650 without. 
34100 mi Both front sway bar links replaced due to premature wear and squeaking noise over bumps 
44640 mi power steering pump replacement 
9300 mi leak in power steering fluid cooler. 
50600 mi

US $700
Struts/Sway bars 
77000 mi Steering wheel making noise. Part replaced. 
87300 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking strut. 
36700 mi replaced power steering gear 
40000 mi Replaced steering gear assembly to fix noise coming from the steering column. 
15000 mi Bumping and knocking in suspension when turning and going over bump at same time. tsb. parts should have been ordered for this trip but were not. future trip scheduled. 
89000 mi

US $5000
Power steering leak in high pressure hose. Also required replacement of sway bar, tie rod end. 
144696 mi All tires speed balanced, still vibration at highway speeds, upon investigation found lower control arm bushings bad 
53200 mi

US $2300
Power steering pump went out and took the rack and pinion out with it too 
31000 mi replaced steering column replaced steering column 
50000 mi

US $100
steering wheel made noises when turned right or left 
42000 mi Steering wheel squeaked. Fluid added. Checked for leak and found none. Steering wheel still squeaked. Replaced steering gear and re-set toe-in 
50000 mi Steering wheel squeaks. Part that was replaced in May needs to be replaced again. On special order. Two weeks since ordered, and still waiting. 
53000 mi steering mechanism had to be replaced 
64000 mi steering wheel squeaked when turned. Problem fixed by replacing faulty part. 3rd time for this part replacement. 
69000 mi Steering wheel squeaking again when sold, needed to be repaired for fourth time. 
74000 mi Replaced steering rack assembly due to squeaking noise that returned after previous dealership failed to repair correctly. 
58000 mi

US $1000
Front suspension making noise. New stabilizer bars installed. 
43000 mi Sway bar replaced 
49000 mi Power steering, loose fitting caused leak, low fluid. Making noise. Fitting replaced and new fluid. 
95000 mi

US $2000
Replaced power steering assembly to address leaking issue in the system. 
7316 mi Car bought back by GM. Vibration problem still unresolved. 
28000 mi

US $95
Worn front sway bar links. Replace links which might have caused tire to go out of balance. Rotated and balanced tires and aligned front. 
44000 mi Replaced power steering pump 
24000 mi Noises heard while steering at slow speed. Steering gears replaced. Problem solved. 
48000 mi

US $50
Power steering needed GM-specified replacement of PS fluid with transmission fluid, PS pump and tube/valve. Done under purchased warranty. 
69000 mi

US $50
Pump & linkages replaced. 
17000 mi very minor power steering leak, fixed under warranty 
36700 mi Steering rack assembly was removed and replaced 
49000 mi Power steering hose had to be replaced.  
84000 mi Steering gear box is has a very small and slow leak. 
93000 mi

US $876
Replaced front sway bar links and bushings 
107600 mi

US $900
Front strut needed replacing 
66220 mi Power steering seem to cut out briefly on hard turns and when accelerating. It was marginally improved from repair but still prevalent in day to day driving. As far as dealer was concerned the repair was successful. 
67580 mi Steering not entirely fixed. This was my major reason for buying a new one. 
24180 mi Front suspension was noisy. Required strut replacement and stabilzer shaft link replacement 
44640 mi

C $280
Rattle or knock in front left suspension. Resolved by replacing front sway bar under warranty. 
40000 mi whining in steering wheel - parts still on order - over 1 month 
53000 mi 2nd steering rack replaced at about 50k and the first around 25k. 
32000 mi Noisy whining from the power steering pump, got louder with accelaration, dealer replaced pump, but noise is still noticable with acceleration, but mainly the steering problem was solved. 
42000 mi rack pinion steering and power steering pump replaced 
9920 mi Steering wheel squeaked loudly when turning steering wheel parts that were ordered were installed, and squeaking steering wheel fixed 
16120 mi Steering gear replaced 
104500 mi

US $240
Steering Fluid drained and replaced 
24000 mi Center link bar loose and replaced 
25000 mi The steering wheel squeels every time I make a turn. Mechanic said this is an engineering design flaw with car and have the same problem on 2010's. Said not to worry but I do as it started about 2 weeks ago. I will go back again until fixed 
42520 mi Rubbing noise when turning at low speeds. Found leak in steering rack. Replaced steering rack and fluid. 
75920 mi Replaced all struts and shocks. 
85560 mi

C $600
Leak in steering pump filter. 
41000 mi tie rods replaced 
44000 mi power steering going out (we believe it to be the pump, dealer doesn't agree) Replaced parts, aligned steering, problem still exists. 
31400 mi

C $500
front struts 
48000 mi Noise when turning steering wheel 
14000 mi Replaced leaky shock. 
100300 mi

C $100
drivers side tie rod end was making a noise and had to be replaced 
27000 mi Whirling sound from power steering pump. 
34000 mi

US $200
Replaced left tie-rod 
55200 mi Squeeking when steering wheel is turned 
59000 mi

US $200
Squeak in steering wheel - b een there for awhile. Not resolved. 
7000 mi Rattle/clunk in front end of car - new suspension mounts ordered - not installed. 
8000 mi Sway bar bushings were replaced to eliminate front end rattle/clunk over medium suspension. Reduced the noise but did not eliminate. Problem still exsists. 
9000 mi Revisit for continuing rattle/clank in front end. Rescheduled for repair in July. 
10000 mi Suspension mounts replaced again based on TSB updated in June. Problem has not resurfaced  
24000 mi Rattle in front passenger side of car appears to come from engine compartment. Ordered part to fix "loose link" 
48000 mi Air in System; Power Steering Pump replaced and power steering system bleed by vacuum. 
50000 mi intermediate shaft had to be replaced 
53400 mi Whining noise when turning steering wheel. Some sort of rod had to be replaced 
26000 mi strut mount out of alignment. Think it was bent. It was replaced 
36100 mi Replaced Steering gear and as I requested, flush system with Dexron VI and reset toe. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

1000 mi Clank/clunk in front end of car. 

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2008 Buick Enclave 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

79000 mi

US $473
Power steering fluid level drops w/o dripping on floor. Told there is a drip pan to prevent this, so you must check fluid regularly. 

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