Q: Is this a reliable car from what you've encountered? Common repairs?

Hi. This is a very common failure on vehicles like yours. So common, in fact, that there is a technical service bulletin (TSB) on it. The TSB is XT303-13 and it addressed the hissing sound from under the hood, as...

A poor engine idle could be due to a faulty idle air controller or IAC for short. The IAC controls the engine idle speed by allowing more or less air into the intake manifold. More air equals high RPM, less...

Hi. We will be happy to help you. I believe that you have a brake hardware component coming out of place at times and scraping against a moving surface. This is a common occurrence. Another common occurrence that could cause...

The rule of thumb is: if you feel it in the steering wheel and the steering shaking back and forth when braking, then the front rotors are warped. If you feel the vibration more in your seat he seat of...

Hi there. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior...

Hi there: You might have an issue with your scanner as normal operating temperature for a Buick V-6 is between 180 to 190 after opening thermostat. The fact that the temp goes down after the fan goes off is correct...

If you don't feel confident, I recommend you just hand the job over to a professional. Even to the point of not trying to jump the car yourself. I can't tell you how many times I've fielded questions from people...