2002 Buick Rendezvous: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · 187,000 miles · MI

One day last week, I noticed that the lighting behind my gauges was out and the light on the radio is dim. Then the next day none of my windows work, they are stuck down about 2 inches. And then I get on the highway and at 60mph the front end feels like its going to fall off. And when in the drive through the engine temp was heading for the red zone, I had to shut the vehicle off. After coming to a stop and then accelerating to go, the front wheels act like they grab the car jerks then the tires squeal and car moves. I have a service engine light on now, that is some dealer code :autozone did a diagnostic check., but the dealer wouldn't tell me what it was when I called. I have a light that came on for the brakes, as well as a light for servicing the traction system?? All this happened with in a couple days time. Its very frustrating. I don't even know where to start first, or if it just needs to go to the junk yard. Very disappointed. I'm on disability, thought I was buying a reliable gm product. Also a piece of rear window trim on the passenger side just fell off.. And $132 is ridiculous to replace a piece of trim. And I noticed on other vehicles like mine many are missing this piece of trim on the same side. Whats up with that?

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 189,000 miles · NJ

Car is reluctant to move at low speeds (25/30 MPH). Gear moves very reluctantly into higher gear. Hear loud cluttering noises from gear box, metals grinding against each other. This causes slowing the traffic and feel as if someone will hit me from behind. Feel unsafe to drive. Safety issue.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the anti theft warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a grinding noise emitted from the vehicle after the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2007 · Engine, Locks · 59,795 miles · CO

I am having electrical problems with my 2002 buick rendezvous. First, the power door locks, windows, air conditioner, radio and remote keys entry would lock. Then yesterday the vehicle lost all power while I was driving in traffic. Somehow I managed to turn a corner (without power steering) and park the vehicle. After waiting a while and removing and replacing the connection from the battery to the fuse box under the hood, I was able to get it restarted and return to work. When I tried to leave work, it died in the driveway. Again I was able to reset everything after several tries and park the vehicle. I am afraid to drive it. I also have problems with squeaky brakes, which have been bad since I purchased the vehicle but the dealer and an independent garage cannot find a cause. I also am starting to have problems with the coolant level going down with no visible leak.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Brakes · FL

2002 buick rendezvous developed problems with the brake system.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer heard a grinding noise and felt a vibration when braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated the he also heard a slight noise in felt the vibration but the computer didn't detect a failure. He believes the problem may be a faulty ABS sensor.

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Suspension · 67,000 miles · OH

Both front wheel bearings need replaced at 67,000 miles. Along with right axle. Bearings squeal. Right axle has crunching noise along with

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Brakes · 47,090 miles · MI

Consumer complained about brake pads wearing out excessively. Vehicle at the dealer shop having both rear brake pads replaced due to a grinding noise when the break pedal was being applied.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Steering · 40 miles · CA

My buick renedezous' power steering gear went out at 4500miles and there is still a squeaking noise when I turn the steering wheel. Now the car has 43000 and the condenser has to be repaired for $1000.00. I thought I bought a great vehicle but I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Oh, the buttons on the steering wheel (volume knobs) have been replaced twice.

Filed Apr 15, 2003 · Suspension · MI

While driving the consumer heard a grinding noise. Upon inspection it was noted that the front wheel bearings failed prematurely.