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Independent mechanic repair shop stated the steering gear was failing. Barker Buick stated it was only the steering pump that needed replacement. SUV continued making noise and 5 months later had to replace steering gear. It is hard to have confidence in a vehicle that has so many problems. It is a great inconvenience scheduling repairs, bringing in SUV, waiting for repairs, and returning to get SUV.
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loud popping grinding noise & hard to turn
Independent mechanic repair shop stated the steering gear was failing. Barker Buick stated it was only the steering pump that needed replacement. SUV continued making noise and 5 months later had to replace steering gear. It is hard to have confidence in a vehicle that has so many problems. It is a great inconvenience scheduling repairs, bringing in SUV, waiting for repairs, and returning to get SUV.
- Robert H., Bourg, LA, US