Power Steering Pump problems of the 2014 Buick Enclave

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the steering rack and power steering pump were replaced however, the failure recurred. Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (4770 w. Arrowhead rd, hermantown, mn 55811, (218)727-7481) was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered by warranty or recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Steering stiffened up to point I was unable to crank wheel in parking lot traveling 5mph. While on freeway enter ramp, could feel tension pull then release on the curve at 40 mph. Gm dealer charging 1600 to replace power steering pump. . . Only 45,000 miles ,,,.

I bought my 2014 Buick Enclave at the end of may and had it in the shop at the beginning of December, after putting 3000 miles on it, for power steering issues, (noise and vibration) and it turns out the needed to replace the pump but were not comfortable with the design, while they were looking at it they said they needed to also replace a ball joint. Then in mid Jan. The noise started again, I had it checked and they said it was from the cold, well that became untrue as it became worse in the next few weeks (noise and vibration as I was turning) and I brought it in again 3-7-2018 and sure enough the same problem is there!! so the mechanic has to figure out a different solution by calling the Buick dealer. I am extremely disappointed with this as this is my first "new" vehicle I bought, very unhappy!! Buick needs to recall and find a fix for all these problems!.