buick rendezvous 2006 Complaints

TIRES

dt*: the consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. the vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. after driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes engaged until engine is turned off. updated 02/26/06. *jb

Reported in: FORT PIERCE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L36S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

dt*: the consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. the vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. after driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes engaged until engine is turned off. updated 02/26/06. *jb

Reported in: FORT PIERCE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L36S

SUSPENSION

dt*: the consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. the vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. after driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes engaged until engine is turned off. updated 02/26/06. *jb

Reported in: FORT PIERCE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L36S

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

dt*: the contact stated the front passenger seat airbag sensor intermittently failed to activate. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, but was unable to alter the weight requirement to activate the sensor. the airbag was inactive up to 100 pounds. however, the passenger weighed 105 pounds, and the airbag sensor light indicated inactive. the manufacturer was consulted, but determined the airbag sensor was designed to activate at the specified weight. the contact felt that if a person who was 105 lbs could driver a vehicle safely with air bag, why was it unsafe to sit in a passenger seat. didn't buy a vehicle so that he at 105 lbs would have to sit in the rear seat to be safe. *ak

Reported in: NEW BALTIMORE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

WHEELS

2006 rendezvous tire pressure was low on all four tires. *ts the vehicle is equipped with 17 inch wheels. a few days after the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the vehicle lacked the smooth ride and stability as his previous 2003 model. the consumer notified the dealer of the problem. the consumer checked the tire pressure and it was 28 psi in all four tires. the consumer increased the air to 35 psi as recommended but the vehicle became even more difficult to control at highway speeds. *nm

Reported in: CLEMENTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L16S

SUSPENSION

2006 rendezvous tire pressure was low on all four tires. *ts the vehicle is equipped with 17 inch wheels. a few days after the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the vehicle lacked the smooth ride and stability as his previous 2003 model. the consumer notified the dealer of the problem. the consumer checked the tire pressure and it was 28 psi in all four tires. the consumer increased the air to 35 psi as recommended but the vehicle became even more difficult to control at highway speeds. *nm

Reported in: CLEMENTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L16S

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

2006 rendezvous oversized exterior rearview mirrors created a blind area when the driver glanced either to the left or to the right. *ts *nm

Reported in: SEBEWAING MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on june 12, 2006 i was leaving my work place with both of my children. i was in the process of strapping my daughter's seat belt on her (age 5) when my 2 year old son jumped up into the driver seat and pulled the vehicle out of park. the car immediately started to roll backwards, as it was parked on a gradual slope. i was trapped behind the left side passenger door until the car made a slight turn and i was able to get out from behind the door. with the door still open the car then made a hard right turn and the passenger door opened where my daughter was sitting caught the tree and bounced back forward approximately 10 feet where it came to rest. i ran down to the car got my son out of the driver seat and pulled the keys straight out of the ignition. the motor of the car was not running at the time either. i phoned the dealership the next morning and they told me that there is no way that the shift lever can be pulled out of the parked position without the brake being depressed, which it was not as my son was standing in the front seat the entire time. they then called gm and i was told to call the customer service number. i called and after 2.5 weeks of waiting gm is claiming that this particular car, 2006 buick rendezvous can be pulled out of park if the key was in the accessory position, which i do not believe it was because the radio would have been playing which it was not. therefore gm is taking no responsibility for the damages to my vehicle. *jb

Reported in: LEBANON MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3G5DB03L36S

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

in 02-06 i traded a '03 buick rendezvous for a '06 rendezvous. taking a financial loss on the trade, because, with a serious heart condition, i was willing to take the loss in exchange for the security and safety of a "new" car under warranty, signing a low lease" agreement. instantly i noticed a problem with the rough drivability of the car. a right or left turn would result in the wheel pulling in the opposite direction of the turn while the "wheel" then "skipped" back around to center.the gas mileage was not as reported by gmac. i'm lucky if i get 250 miles per16 gal. tank. the gauge drops 1/4 to 1/2 a tank in less than 10-12 miles, or registers 1/2 full after being "topped off". i notified gmac that i wanted out of my lease agreement due to their unsuccessful attempts to fix these problems. in 4 days gm couldn't balance 10 new tires or fix the gauge. i'm distressed and annoyed. carl blacks sales rep, bob hascom, said he would initiate a "buy back" on 08-01-06. the matter however has been ignored. waiting patiently 3 hrs. one day at their service depart.(after being instructed to come back after putting 500 miles on the car) for the above issues, i read a brochure on "wheel vibratiion", detailing "force or dynamic wheel balancing". buick has put 10 new tires on my car over 4 days on the 2nd occasion. it stated that the inability to balance tires could be a "wheel to axle mounting error", which i suspect is the true problem. with the gauge issue, i never know if i am truly out of gas or have enough gas to get home. my sense of security is destroyed: the only reason for taking a $$ loss on the trade in the first place. can this situation be investigated?*jb

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

in 02-06 i traded a '03 buick rendezvous for a '06 rendezvous. taking a financial loss on the trade, because, with a serious heart condition, i was willing to take the loss in exchange for the security and safety of a "new" car under warranty, signing a low lease" agreement. instantly i noticed a problem with the rough drivability of the car. a right or left turn would result in the wheel pulling in the opposite direction of the turn while the "wheel" then "skipped" back around to center.the gas mileage was not as reported by gmac. i'm lucky if i get 250 miles per16 gal. tank. the gauge drops 1/4 to 1/2 a tank in less than 10-12 miles, or registers 1/2 full after being "topped off". i notified gmac that i wanted out of my lease agreement due to their unsuccessful attempts to fix these problems. in 4 days gm couldn't balance 10 new tires or fix the gauge. i'm distressed and annoyed. carl blacks sales rep, bob hascom, said he would initiate a "buy back" on 08-01-06. the matter however has been ignored. waiting patiently 3 hrs. one day at their service depart.(after being instructed to come back after putting 500 miles on the car) for the above issues, i read a brochure on "wheel vibratiion", detailing "force or dynamic wheel balancing". buick has put 10 new tires on my car over 4 days on the 2nd occasion. it stated that the inability to balance tires could be a "wheel to axle mounting error", which i suspect is the true problem. with the gauge issue, i never know if i am truly out of gas or have enough gas to get home. my sense of security is destroyed: the only reason for taking a $$ loss on the trade in the first place. can this situation be investigated?*jb

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

in 02-06 i traded a '03 buick rendezvous for a '06 rendezvous. taking a financial loss on the trade, because, with a serious heart condition, i was willing to take the loss in exchange for the security and safety of a "new" car under warranty, signing a low lease" agreement. instantly i noticed a problem with the rough drivability of the car. a right or left turn would result in the wheel pulling in the opposite direction of the turn while the "wheel" then "skipped" back around to center.the gas mileage was not as reported by gmac. i'm lucky if i get 250 miles per16 gal. tank. the gauge drops 1/4 to 1/2 a tank in less than 10-12 miles, or registers 1/2 full after being "topped off". i notified gmac that i wanted out of my lease agreement due to their unsuccessful attempts to fix these problems. in 4 days gm couldn't balance 10 new tires or fix the gauge. i'm distressed and annoyed. carl blacks sales rep, bob hascom, said he would initiate a "buy back" on 08-01-06. the matter however has been ignored. waiting patiently 3 hrs. one day at their service depart.(after being instructed to come back after putting 500 miles on the car) for the above issues, i read a brochure on "wheel vibratiion", detailing "force or dynamic wheel balancing". buick has put 10 new tires on my car over 4 days on the 2nd occasion. it stated that the inability to balance tires could be a "wheel to axle mounting error", which i suspect is the true problem. with the gauge issue, i never know if i am truly out of gas or have enough gas to get home. my sense of security is destroyed: the only reason for taking a $$ loss on the trade in the first place. can this situation be investigated?*jb

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

in 02-06 i traded a '03 buick rendezvous for a '06 rendezvous. taking a financial loss on the trade, because, with a serious heart condition, i was willing to take the loss in exchange for the security and safety of a "new" car under warranty, signing a low lease" agreement. instantly i noticed a problem with the rough drivability of the car. a right or left turn would result in the wheel pulling in the opposite direction of the turn while the "wheel" then "skipped" back around to center.the gas mileage was not as reported by gmac. i'm lucky if i get 250 miles per16 gal. tank. the gauge drops 1/4 to 1/2 a tank in less than 10-12 miles, or registers 1/2 full after being "topped off". i notified gmac that i wanted out of my lease agreement due to their unsuccessful attempts to fix these problems. in 4 days gm couldn't balance 10 new tires or fix the gauge. i'm distressed and annoyed. carl blacks sales rep, bob hascom, said he would initiate a "buy back" on 08-01-06. the matter however has been ignored. waiting patiently 3 hrs. one day at their service depart.(after being instructed to come back after putting 500 miles on the car) for the above issues, i read a brochure on "wheel vibratiion", detailing "force or dynamic wheel balancing". buick has put 10 new tires on my car over 4 days on the 2nd occasion. it stated that the inability to balance tires could be a "wheel to axle mounting error", which i suspect is the true problem. with the gauge issue, i never know if i am truly out of gas or have enough gas to get home. my sense of security is destroyed: the only reason for taking a $$ loss on the trade in the first place. can this situation be investigated?*jb

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

our 2006 buick rendevous has a windshield that has a distortion present that is distracting while you drive. dealer said the distortion is in all rendevous because of the laminate used for heads up display (we do not have a hud in the vehicle). if this is the case and all rendevous have this distortion the windshields should be recalled, they present a safety hazard and i'm not sure of their integrity in a crash. *jb

Reported in: FRANKFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L36S

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl* - the contact received recall 06v417000 for 2006 buick rendezvous . the dealer has been unable to repair the vehicle and asked to buy it back. they made her an offer 0n 12/06/06 which she decline dbecause it did not include the full purchase price. since that time they have not contacted her to make another offer, and the telephone number the dealer gave herwas no longer in operation. she has been unable to contact them.*ak

Reported in: MOBERLY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L86S

STEERING

complete and total loss of steering while driving down highway. fortunate that there was no oncoming traffic, loss of control, or damage.

Reported in: WORTHINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L56S

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

fractures appearing in windshield. starting at lower portion of glass. first appeared after after a cold change in weather with snowfall. second appeared after extremely hot day. both occurred with vehicle parked in driveway.

Reported in: EASTABOGA AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

2006 buick rendezvous steering column replacement. consumer states that she has replaced the steering column twice. *kb the left outer tie rod end was loose which the dealer replaced. the consumer also stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal would also blink. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Reported in: POMPTON LAKES NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2006 buick rendezvous steering column replacement. consumer states that she has replaced the steering column twice. *kb the left outer tie rod end was loose which the dealer replaced. the consumer also stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal would also blink. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Reported in: POMPTON LAKES NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

STEERING:COLUMN

2006 buick rendezvous steering column replacement. consumer states that she has replaced the steering column twice. *kb the left outer tie rod end was loose which the dealer replaced. the consumer also stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal would also blink. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Reported in: POMPTON LAKES NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

PARKING BRAKE

problem with emergency brake on 2006 buick rendezvous. i am unhappy with the emergency brake on the buick. after some discussion with the repair department of the dealer, described in the copy of the letter to the dealer below, i was told that the emergency brake was not adjusted properly and they fixed it; of course under warranty. but, in my opinion, the brake is still not adjusted properly. it does not hold the car. the car feels safely stopped only when in ¿park.¿ i have an oldsmobile silhouette and when we put on the emergency brake, it holds the car. in reply to the attached letter i received a phone call from a representative of the anderson dealership, mr. taylor. he told me by phone that the emergency brake on the buick rendezvous was different than the oldsmobile by design and that it really wasn't intended to fully hold the car when it is stopped but in ¿drive.¿ i have two questions. 1. how is the buick rendezvous supposed to be stopped in the event of regular brake failure? 2. is this something with my particular buick or is this something that needs to be taken up with gm to fix? ************below is my original letter to mr. mortimer*************** i am unhappy with the emergency brake on the buick. i raised this with the service department on my first or second visit after purchase. one of the first things i was told was that for service to look at this would cost me some money. this is when the car had only a few thousand miles on it and is under a bumper to bumper warranty. when i pointed this out the gentleman said it might take time to fix because the brake man was not in. i said i would wait. afterwards, i was told that the brake was not adjusted properly and they fixed it; of course under warranty. but, in my opinion, the brake is still not adjusted properly. it does not hold the car. in the silhouette, when we put on the emergency brake, it holds the car.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that he left his wife in the vehicle while he entered the store. he left the radio on, but when his wife turned it off, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle. there were no injuries. the dealer has not been notified of the failure and the contact has not inquired about this failure occurring with other vehicles. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 28,100 and failure mileage was 28,000.

Reported in: PERKIOMENVILLE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

2006 buick rendezvous: operator stopped the car in parking lot, turned off the ignition and removed the keys. car was in drive "d" and keys were removed. later, car rolled backward and hit another car in parking lot (luckily no one was injured). dealer indicates that the keys cannot be removed when car is in drive. the rendezvous safety feature in the steering wheel / ignition is not working.

Reported in: ROCHESTER MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2006 buick rendezvous: operator stopped the car in parking lot, turned off the ignition and removed the keys. car was in drive "d" and keys were removed. later, car rolled backward and hit another car in parking lot (luckily no one was injured). dealer indicates that the keys cannot be removed when car is in drive. the rendezvous safety feature in the steering wheel / ignition is not working.

Reported in: ROCHESTER MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

PARKING BRAKE

2006 buick rendezvous: operator stopped the car in parking lot, turned off the ignition and removed the keys. car was in drive "d" and keys were removed. later, car rolled backward and hit another car in parking lot (luckily no one was injured). dealer indicates that the keys cannot be removed when car is in drive. the rendezvous safety feature in the steering wheel / ignition is not working.

Reported in: ROCHESTER MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

POWER TRAIN

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

SUSPENSION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Reported in: TERRE HAUTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03756S

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the side view mirrors on his vehicle were too large and too high. if there was any vehicle within a 12 inch radius, he would not see it when looking out of the passenger side view mirror. the failure almost caused two crashes. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they had no replacement mirrors in another size. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the contact also attempted to find aftermarket mirros of a different size, but was informed that there were none. he had to conform to fmvss regarding replacement mirrors and the proper size of the mirrors. the current mileage was approximately 41,000 and failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Reported in: MEDINA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact approached the vehicle and noticed that the rear glass had a huge hole. the glass around the hole had several fractures. the police was called to inspect the vehicle for vandalization. the officer stated that the glass appeared to have cracked due to a defect. he further concluded that the impact of the hole in the glass originated from inside the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 21,000.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L86S

SUSPENSION

my last alignment was at the extreme of correction. i was told any further adjustments would require taking apart the front wheel section and drilling new holes to put in new adjusters. the car has 38k miles. i was told this was not a warranty item and it would cost over $200.00.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L26S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. while driving between 25 to 35 mph the vehicle would stall and become very difficult to restart. the dealer offered to inspect the vehicle but she declined and stated that they would improperly inspect the vehicle. she suspects that rain enters inside of the headlights, tail lights, and the cabin. the failure mileage was 90,000. the current mileage was 103,000. updated 11/12/09 *cn the consumer stated she also has a water problem with the vehicle. water continues to enter the vehicle through the floorboard. the seats failed and the ac was not cooling properly which was part of the problem with the electrical system. the consumer stated the problem were due to water become trapped inside the headlamps and rear assembly receptacles. updated 11/17/09

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03756S

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

i currently own a 2006 buick rendezvous with 63,000 miles on it. the right front wheel bearing recently failed at 62,100 miles. i have owned a 2002 buick rendezvous and a 2004 buick rendezvous, on both of these vehicles, both front wheel bearings failed while in warranty and under 50,000 miles and were repaired by buick. but now they are refusing to repair my 2006. i feel that buick knows they have a problem with wheel bearing failure but are not taking care of all the failures. i paid to replace the bearing at a cost of $358 and would like to be reimbursed by buick for this expense. they have refused to do so.

Reported in: LIMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

40,000 miles trans went out. starting grinding incident @same time.

Reported in: ROCKFORD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L76S

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

40,000 miles trans went out. starting grinding incident @same time.

Reported in: ROCKFORD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L76S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle lost power. the contact had difficulty driving onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the body modular which is a part of the computer failed. the dealer replaced the body modular at the owners expense since there were no recalls or warranties related to the failure. the buick manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: NEW CARISLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GEDA03L86S

STEERING

i have a 2006 buick rendezvous that i guess pressure builds up in power steering pump and somehow blows powersteering fluid all over belts, alternator and engine and compartment under hood this makes belts squeal and some come all out from under hood. this has happened to me twice since i bought the buick in late november 2009. i have read that other people on car forum said that they are also having same problems with there rendezvous. i have the 3.5 engine in mine and wanted to complain and see if any other complaints have been recalled on this. i see that pontiac has problems with the power steering pump also and they have had a recall on them recently. so just wanted to pass on the information and problems that i am having i don't know what to do with this problem. i have to keep adding the fluid because it keeps blowing it all over my motor and compartment area. i hope that this does not cause my vehicle to have an accident or catch fire.

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L26S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact was entering a parking space with the brakes depressed when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact crashed into another vehicle. he then discoed that the floor mat was positioned under the brake pedal and on top of the accelerator pedal. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the contact removed the floor mat. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000 and the current mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported in: LIVONIA MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

erratic gas gauge !!! any where between 1/2 and empty the gas gauge will read something different. last week during my lunch the gas light came on. but, when i left work it read i had a 1/4 of tank. i decided to get gas anyway. luckily i did... it took 16 gallons of gas. so it was actually empty. i would have run out of gas on my way home. i have taken my suv to the dealership 5 times now and they still have mot corrected the problem. i have read on line there are so many other people out there with the same problem. please do a recall and fix our vehicles before someone runs out of gas and gets hits on the side of the road.

Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L26S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on sept.21, 2010, while driving my child to school. i pulled out into the highway where my 2006 buick rendezvous stalled out and the service engine light soon came on. on sept.22, 2010 i took my rendezvous to the buick shop where they scanned for codes that came back as the camshaft position sensor faulty. a new sensor was installed and codes cleared on sept.23, 2010. on sept.23, 2010 my rendezvous stalled again and service engine light soon came on while driving on the interstate. on sept.24, 2010 i returned my rendezvous to the dealer, they scanned for codes and the codes came back as the camshaft position sensor faulty again. after a thorough investigation the mechanic found that the part #15306175 a connector and part #15832816 f-harness on the rendezvous had a short ground and melted wires. part #15306175 connector is an egr power valve solenoid connector and part #15832816 f-harness is the harness asm-eng wires. the harness in question was sitting on the top of the battery because of a flaw in the design of engine wiring and where the wire is made to hook on the engine belt cover. this caused the wire harness to be covered in battery acid and corrode and melt the wires. my 2006 buick rendezvous had 68,847 miles on the vehicle at the time this problem started with a repair cost of $330.64 for the camshaft position sensor faulty code which really was not the problem to begin with to the cost of $1,113.95 for the replacement of the engine wiring harness being flawed. because this to me is a safety issue that can and could be prevented. i have checked out other buick rendezvous on sale and owned by others in my area and the same problem is occurring on these vehicles. the electrical short and melting of the wires could have caused a serious accident for me and my family or other¿s on the road.

Reported in: VIDOR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact was driving 20 mph when the rear ball joint failed. the rear passenger wheel fractured and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ball joint was replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and was told that someone would return his call at a later date. the current and failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Reported in: SUTTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L16S

POWER TRAIN

there is a noise from the engine compartment when the transmission is shifted from forward to reverse and back. there is a growl coming from the rear differential when the differential is warmed up and a turn is made at any speed. according to a mechanic, all these problems are due to drive/power train looseness. while there has not been an accident yet, it appears that one is likely.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L96S

POWER TRAIN

2006 buck rendezvous with 55,212 miles had front wheel bearings go bad. cost was over $300 each to replace the front bearing assembly. gm and buck refused to cover the cost.

Reported in: FAIRBORN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

2006 buck rendezvous with 55,212 miles had front wheel bearings go bad. cost was over $300 each to replace the front bearing assembly. gm and buck refused to cover the cost.

Reported in: FAIRBORN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the front bearings failed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was repaired. the failure recurred and it was repaired a second time but the failure recurred a third time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the front bearings would need replacement. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 140,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2006 buick rendezvous,leather seats. airbag light on,sometimes off. is it dangerous?

Reported in: REISTERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L96S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendevous. while driving approximately 25 mph the fuel gauge reading began to fluctuate. the contact stated that he was unable to tell what the actual amount of fuel in the vehicle was. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the main computer module and the fuel gauge. a new sensor was also installed in the fuel tank. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L56S

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the gas gauge on my 2006 buick rendezvous is very erratic. it shows 1/2 tank one minute, and can quickly drop to less than 1/4 of a tank. basically, you can't trust it at all. i have read of similar problems with other gm suvs and ask that you add the rendezvous to the list. many people seem to have this problem.

Reported in: DUMFRIES VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L27S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated the vehicle made a loud noise while turning the steering wheel. the dealer advised the contact that the steering column needed to be lubricated and the vehicle had to remain off overnight. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65 and the current mileage was 73,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WEST BEND WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2006 buick rendezvous will not start until i put my foot on gas pedal. *tt

Reported in: PICKENS SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge has been grossly inaccurate since about the fall of 2009. we are never sure if we are going to run out of gas and be stranded. my wife is an registered nurse who's worked nights and getting off at 2:00 a.m. and running out of gas on the freeway could potentially put her life in danger, not to mention having to look for gas in crime riddled neighborhoods. this has happened once already, where the gauge showed 1/4 tank but was in fact empty, and caused a stall. fortunately this was during the daytime on a lightly traveled rural road although we are just waiting for it to happen in traffic on the freeway. very dangerous. 2006 buick rendezvous cxl awd. *tt

Reported in: HOULTON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L46S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. when i returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. i immediately unplugged the charger. i tried to start the car and it was completely dead. after examining the fuses, i noticed that the one for the charger as well as the one for the interior lights was completely melted. after further research it was discovered that the wiring harness under the dash was completely melted - had i not gone out when i did, the car probably would have caught fire. this should never have happened - there should be safety features int he vehicle to cut the power to the charger immediately if there is a short. it was towed to the dealer last night. they are claiming this is not covered by warranty though this is obviously a problem with the rendezvous. besides this - the check engine light has been on twice, the transmission is about to go, the alarm system never worked as well as the remote start. they sold me a vehicle with known issues and don't want to stand behind it. i don't think i will ever buy a buick again.

Reported in: MACEDON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. when i returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. i immediately unplugged the charger. i tried to start the car and it was completely dead. after examining the fuses, i noticed that the one for the charger as well as the one for the interior lights was completely melted. after further research it was discovered that the wiring harness under the dash was completely melted - had i not gone out when i did, the car probably would have caught fire. this should never have happened - there should be safety features int he vehicle to cut the power to the charger immediately if there is a short. it was towed to the dealer last night. they are claiming this is not covered by warranty though this is obviously a problem with the rendezvous. besides this - the check engine light has been on twice, the transmission is about to go, the alarm system never worked as well as the remote start. they sold me a vehicle with known issues and don't want to stand behind it. i don't think i will ever buy a buick again.

Reported in: MACEDON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

discovered problem before an incident occurred but i believe this issue requires some attention. the steel fuel supply line on my 2006 buick rendezvous that goes from the gas tank to the fuel injectors has a sleeve on it, located beneath the drivers seat, that traps moisture causing accelerated rust and corrosion of the pressurized supply line. the vehicle is only six years old and the amount of rust around the sleeve is advanced relative to the surrounding areas. without attention, the fuel line appears as if failure is imminent. while rust is inevitable and expected, this amount of rust in a relatively short period of time is surprising and, most likely, caused by the protective sleeve installed at the factory.

Reported in: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while adding air to the tire, he noticed that there was a severe leak of gasoline coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the fuel line had become rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the rusted fuel line. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 37,000......updated 12/20/12 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer called the failure an enviormental issue. updated 12/31/2012 *js

Reported in: FOLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

SERVICE BRAKES

i own a 2006 buick rendezvous suv. this suv has 59,000 miles. in november a sensor light came on that states "reduce engine speed" while driving and you lose all power. this includes steering, brakes, speed and the engine stalls. however the radio stays on. i was traveling on a hwy with a speed limit of 45 mph.i lose control of steering, brakes and speed control. the suv stalled and i had to change three lanes to get out of traffic. i was concerned about getting hit or hitting another car. this has happened frequently. two separate mechanics had recommend replacing the throttle body but one said there was no guarantee this would solve my problem. we replaced this part in december at a cost of $400 and now i still lose power and am afraid of being hit or causing an accident. as this week this problem has occurred every day i drove it. buick insists there are no recalls regarding this issue for my 2006 however there is a bulletin for gmc but different models/years. this is dangerous and i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i cannot sell or trade this in with this type of defect. i feel gm should fix this dangerous defect. please investigate.

Reported in: OAK CREEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L26S

STEERING

i own a 2006 buick rendezvous suv. this suv has 59,000 miles. in november a sensor light came on that states "reduce engine speed" while driving and you lose all power. this includes steering, brakes, speed and the engine stalls. however the radio stays on. i was traveling on a hwy with a speed limit of 45 mph.i lose control of steering, brakes and speed control. the suv stalled and i had to change three lanes to get out of traffic. i was concerned about getting hit or hitting another car. this has happened frequently. two separate mechanics had recommend replacing the throttle body but one said there was no guarantee this would solve my problem. we replaced this part in december at a cost of $400 and now i still lose power and am afraid of being hit or causing an accident. as this week this problem has occurred every day i drove it. buick insists there are no recalls regarding this issue for my 2006 however there is a bulletin for gmc but different models/years. this is dangerous and i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i cannot sell or trade this in with this type of defect. i feel gm should fix this dangerous defect. please investigate.

Reported in: OAK CREEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L26S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2006 buick rendezvous suv. this suv has 59,000 miles. in november a sensor light came on that states "reduce engine speed" while driving and you lose all power. this includes steering, brakes, speed and the engine stalls. however the radio stays on. i was traveling on a hwy with a speed limit of 45 mph.i lose control of steering, brakes and speed control. the suv stalled and i had to change three lanes to get out of traffic. i was concerned about getting hit or hitting another car. this has happened frequently. two separate mechanics had recommend replacing the throttle body but one said there was no guarantee this would solve my problem. we replaced this part in december at a cost of $400 and now i still lose power and am afraid of being hit or causing an accident. as this week this problem has occurred every day i drove it. buick insists there are no recalls regarding this issue for my 2006 however there is a bulletin for gmc but different models/years. this is dangerous and i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i cannot sell or trade this in with this type of defect. i feel gm should fix this dangerous defect. please investigate.

Reported in: OAK CREEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L26S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the mileage light stopped illuminating. after some time it began to illuminate again but with a vastly different mileage number than before it failed. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. ...updated 05/29/13 *bf updated 06/13/2013 *js

Reported in: STOW OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated the fuel line burst and leaked fuel. the leak was located in the front of the vehicle just below the drivers seat. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the fuel line burst in four places. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,516.

Reported in: VIENNA WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L96S

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel line corroded through and leaking in the engine compartment.

Reported in: SAINT JOSEPH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L46S

ENGINE

at any given speed the "reduced engine power" light comes on and the car comes to a complete stop. there is no power steering, etc. it's extremely dangerous because of being able to get the car off the road. i am reduced to driving on the service road and still do not feel safe. interstate is out of the question. after reading many reviews regarding repairs, i am not inclined to spend a tremendous amount of money for repairing a car that obviously no one can repair. i believe the manufacturer should be responsible for recalling this car. it's extremely dangerous and i cannot believe there have been no fatalities due to the fact at any given time the vehicle loses power. i noticed there was a recall on seat belts, believe me that is minor compared to the terror of being on an interstate or secondary road with grandchildren and the engine on your car completely stops. please intervene on behalf of myself and countless others. obviously this vehicle is not safe for anyone to drive. i will be parking mine because from what i have read it appears this problem is a factory one and the mechanics cannot repair these cars. thank you for your time and consideration and hopefully with enough input the manufacturer will begin recalling the rendezvous and make it a safe vehicle. by the way, on one occasion i started the car, and while still in our garage, "reduced engine power" light came on. thankful i was still in my garage that day. shortly after trying a few times, the car started, then on the way to pick up grandchildren, died again on a two-lane road and had to find a tiny area to pull off. i am not in a position to buy another car. i haven't been able to read where anyone has actually had their car repaired. i bought this car especially for driving my 4 grandchildren. i'm 72 and now unable to have that pleasure due to the danger of stopping.

Reported in: MAX MEADOWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03L76S

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact was driving under 5 mph and approaching a stop sign when the vehicle stalled. the failure would recur sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the sears several times where the failure was contributed to a loose battery connection. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62000. updated 3/25/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. there has been no failure since. updated 04/23/14

Reported in: ROME CITY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact was driving under 5 mph and approaching a stop sign when the vehicle stalled. the failure would recur sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the sears several times where the failure was contributed to a loose battery connection. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62000. updated 3/25/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. there has been no failure since. updated 04/23/14

Reported in: ROME CITY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i purchased my 2006 rendezvous on 8/28/2006. it had 15,445 miles on it and was still covered under the manufacturers warranty. it was originally manufactured with cloth seats but at the time of my purchase i upgraded to leather which the dealership handled and included in the price of my purchase. i have just learned this week, that on 10/31/2006 a recall was issued for the exact model i purchased where cloth seats were later replaced with leather. according to the recall, problems with the airbag sensor have happened on these vehicles. my air bag light has been on for several months. a local repair shop told me it was the sensor. the cost of the repairs have been quoted very high. i was never contacted by the dealership who sold me my car or the manufacturer, gm, regarding this recall. now many years later i will have problems with a resale due to the recall or even worse will face the possibility this problem can not be fixed, leaving my family in danger. i am respectfully requesting an investigation into my claim and would very much appreciate any help you can provide.

Reported in: BRANDON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

SEATS

i purchased my 2006 rendezvous on 8/28/2006. it had 15,445 miles on it and was still covered under the manufacturers warranty. it was originally manufactured with cloth seats but at the time of my purchase i upgraded to leather which the dealership handled and included in the price of my purchase. i have just learned this week, that on 10/31/2006 a recall was issued for the exact model i purchased where cloth seats were later replaced with leather. according to the recall, problems with the airbag sensor have happened on these vehicles. my air bag light has been on for several months. a local repair shop told me it was the sensor. the cost of the repairs have been quoted very high. i was never contacted by the dealership who sold me my car or the manufacturer, gm, regarding this recall. now many years later i will have problems with a resale due to the recall or even worse will face the possibility this problem can not be fixed, leaving my family in danger. i am respectfully requesting an investigation into my claim and would very much appreciate any help you can provide.

Reported in: BRANDON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

STEERING

i was traveling down the interstate doing the speed limit of 70mph. out of nowhere, the car flashed "reduced engine power" light and would not accelerate. then the "service engine soon" light came on and a red battery light also. the car lost all power and power steering. i had to force the car into the emergency lane on the interstate without wrecking. i turned the ignition off and let the car sit for a couple of minutes and it started back up. i made it about 10 miles down the road and it did it again. car will not run more than 10-15 mins without shutting off. will not drive this car!!! very dangerous for everybody!

Reported in: WYTHEVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i was traveling down the interstate doing the speed limit of 70mph. out of nowhere, the car flashed "reduced engine power" light and would not accelerate. then the "service engine soon" light came on and a red battery light also. the car lost all power and power steering. i had to force the car into the emergency lane on the interstate without wrecking. i turned the ignition off and let the car sit for a couple of minutes and it started back up. i made it about 10 miles down the road and it did it again. car will not run more than 10-15 mins without shutting off. will not drive this car!!! very dangerous for everybody!

Reported in: WYTHEVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

engine cut off and reduced engine power light came on while driving down road. power steering, brakes and everything else completely quit unexpectedly. could restart after letting sit for 10 minutes, but continued to do this all the way home. took several more trips out around town and problem just got worse. was a very dangerous situation, being as it would simply cut off in middle of road while going 55-60 mph and almost unable to keep under control and keep from being hit by other drivers. parked it at home and researched problem online. everything i found stated others with same issue would take theirs in for testing and repair and could get no satisfaction, multiple and various parts would be replaced and problem continued. have replaced alternator, spark plugs and wires, throttle body, ignition switch,cleaned wiring harness connection under drivers seat and checked for corrosion, cleaned mass air flow sensor, and ordered an engine control module, but just found out that it needs to be programmed to the vehicle to work (currently working on finding someone to do that, now). cannot afford to take to dealership, and after reading all the other dissatisfied individuals info., i do not feel that it would do any good since no part replacement seems to work. seems like this is becoming a common problem for buick rendezvous vehicles, from what i can see from the other recent complaints. it is also a very dangerous problem. engines should not stall out while going down the road, thankfully i am just an experienced enough driver that no injuries occurred. would not have been the same thing if my son or daughter had been driving. it will do no good to file this complaint and no investigation or recall will occur, i'm sure, but at least i can join the other listings showing this is a common problem. love the vehicle, hate that for the price i paid, i only got 100,00 miles.

Reported in: FERRUM VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

my gas cap light and service engine light continue to come on since january of 2014. i have been told several reasons why this happen and took my vehicle back to carmax three times for same issue. here is different diagnosis and the repairs done: 2 new factory installed gas caps and purge solenoid replaced due to leak. both lights are still on.

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L86S

ENGINE

the problem happend while driving, the engine shut off without warning. the 'reduced power engine' light came on. i coasted to side of road to let folks get by and sat and waited for about 5 minutes and tried the key and the engine started. no codes stored. no check engine light. i still had power windows, radio, lights and horn. the silent engine happens at least twice every other day. noone has a sense of what is hapening and the saftyi issue is when i am on the interstate and the engine suddenly dies out. i am a little worried since this is the only car i have to drive to get me back and forth to work.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L36S

AIR BAGS

recall on this.

Reported in: LA CROSSE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03776S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart after numerous attempts. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. the mechanic informed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Reported in: RICHFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03726S

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart after numerous attempts. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. the mechanic informed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Reported in: RICHFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03726S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

we were traveling on the interstate at 65 miles per hour on june 5, 2016 and june 11, 20176. the vehicle just went totally dead. the motor, the power steering, everything...went totally dead. i was in the passing lane and a transfer truck was on my tail and i had to go into the grass median to avoid getting smashed and the truck had to swerve over to miss me. after repeated attempts to restart the car, it started. i went straight to an auto repair shop and they checked my starter, alternator, and battery. those things were ok and they suggested maybe i had bad gas. on 6/11/13, i was on the road again doing 65 and with no warning whatsoever, the vehicle went dead just like the week before. i was able to pull into a turn lane barely avoiding a rear end collision. we took the car to a repair shop.. when we went to get the car, they told us it was the ignition part that gm was recalling. the mechanic tapped on the part while the vehicle was running and it died immediately. he also asked us if the airbag warning light had been coming on. we said yes it had been for about two months and the check engine light had been on a lot during the last month. we contacted the gm and talked to customer service who told us the rendevous was not yet on the recall list and i would have to pay for the repair myself. i went to the local gm dealer, bachman bernard, and the manager told me he could not help me. he said they were independent of gm and if they fixed it, they would not be able to recoup the cost from gm. do i have any other recourse? is it going to take a family being killed in a rendevous before gm will take responsibility for this very well known part defect? i have lived through two miracles where my family could easily have been killed because of this known defective part. if i have to pay for this repair, is there a way i can be reimbursed by gm?

Reported in: LIMESTONE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DA03L66S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated the vehicle would not restart immediately intermittently. the problem recurred multiple times. the contact noticed that the control panel on the driver side door would not work properly as well. the windows would not roll down and the doors would not lock. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the start switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the mechanic for the control panel. the vehicle was repaired,however,the problem recurred multiple times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure,however,the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v157000(electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 166,000.gb

Reported in: SEAFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3G5DB03EX4S