2011 Buick Enclave Buick Enclave 2011

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2011 Buick Enclave repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Buick Enclave suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Buick Enclave 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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 
62000 mi

US $200
Replaced struts and lower control bushings 
70000 mi

US $328
Replaced strut bearings, sway bar bushings and ends 
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 
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 
88000 mi

US $1609
P/A Rack Assembly replaced 
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. 
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

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 
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. 
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 
52200 mi Experiencing a rubbing noise in the steering at low/no speed. Replaced steering rack and problem fixed. 

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2011 Buick Enclave Suspension Problems

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