I am a 70 year old woman. This is the last car my husband purchased before he lost his battle with cancer in 2009. He is a retiree from gm. He left me what I thought was a good car. I went out to start to go to my daughters in another town that day my car was dead! No lights nothing. My son took me got a battery car seem to run okay that evening. The next day or two dead again! Well this time I had to wait a week or so for help! After 5 batteries we took my car to the dealership. They charged me like crazy for diagnostics and checked my battery, starter, and alternator! They said my battery was bad! So 170 dollars for that then my breaks needed done my tires needed air or sealed, list of things. So okay battery done car running fix breaks etc. 2000,00 later two days later car is dead! Take it to dealership again! 1 week later now they say more testing, find a module gone bad 600.00 more! Come get car its dead! Wait 2 more days! Battery again! Get it home 1 week later car is dead! Has to dealership again! Do you see the pattern, this is over a 2- 3 month period! Cold cold weather only! Now the next recurring problem! 5 times replacing the awd harnesses and misc parts! And since all the trouble at dealership now they want more money for more test! That they should have already done! Day 1! And now my cluster behind my dash is bad and my check engine light has come back on! Please help me! Thanks
2002 Buick Rendezvous electrical complaints
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Body control module. I have seen numerous complaints on websites this needs to be recalled.
Main computer failed and has been displaying "error" for yrs. The exact mileage is unknown. Leaking gaskets and intake valve. The most current issue is the leaking gas tank. The gauge is also wrong. The smell of gas is nauseating. There is a recall for this issue, but not my VIN. Gm couldn't possibly care less and it infuriates me that the government bailed them out. I will never buy gm again!! Fortunately for them, I live in a state where there is tort reform and can't get in on the class action lawsuit. I have also spent lots of $ on this lemon and can't afford to fix it or replace it. Hopefully I won't catch fire or blow up! It's no wonder why most people buy foreign cars, they are made better!!! I will be contacting an atty. To pursue a suit against them as an individual. They can also expect complaints on every avenue I can find. I also call them relentlessly and make sure they record all my complaints and concerns. Best of luck to all....so unfortunate.
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.
I had the car 2 weeks & the window regulator/motor in my drivers window stopped working. But was told it was not covered. I only had about 49,000 miles on it. At 75,000 my fuel gauge went out, that was replaced, but was told that my gas tank had been leaking. Which explains the gas smell when I filled my tank up. I thought it was just where some might have gotten on the outside. Then I read there is a recall, however, buick told me that they were not going to replace mine. A new one is 1,800. I can't afford that. At 80,000 1 of my back wheel hubs & assembly went out & I needed a new universal belt, so both were replaced.85,000 the second wheel hub & assembly went out. That too replaced. At 101,000 my transmission started slipping a little. Had it flushed & filter changed, helped for about a day, then started again. Awd light started coming on & going off, coming on & going off. Blew 2 fuses in my car, nothing would work. At 101,000 car went from a normal temp.(just got off work, had not even drove 2 miles) to hot, pulled over, oh guess what thermostat stopped working, it was leaking coolant, cracked a header. That too replaced. Check engine light came on around 108,000, now what, o2 censor, fuel pump, intake manifold, and catylic converter. All replaced too. When I start my car, sometimes it won't start. So I have to pop the hood & move wires around and play with the battery post to get it to start. I thought it was the battery but its not, because I have replaced that too. When your driving down the road at about 60, and turn the wheel either right or left, the steering wheel will shake, & you can feel something that feels like a rattle under your feet. I want to get rid of it so bad, but I have finally got it down to where hopefully I can trade it in, because the extra money I was planning on using to pay it off, has had to go into it to fix it.
The headlights, dashboard instrument cluster, and radio, cd player, interior lights, and tail lights on my 2002 buick, rendezvous kept going out for no apparent reason while driving on the freeway. I took the car to the shop and they said it is the body control module. It is my opinion that this malfunction is a very serious problem. In my situation the several times that the lights went out, I was in a dangerous place (on curvey highway between pennsylvania and ohio at speeds between 55-70mph) the situation when the headlights and dash lights were out could have had fatal consequences especially when tall hills surround curvey freeways and roads and such as a deer crossing the road or worse yet, a person on the side of the road. The problem is still occurring and the bcm keeps malfunctioning every few minutes turning off all lights and dashboard clusters and it costs too much for me to fix-almost $1400.
Body control module went out. Had to find the answer on google so the dealer could fix it (headlights and dash controls went on and off while driving at night) $650 front seat inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? Gas gauge inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? Catalytic converter went out this month also cost $850 water pump $25 o2 sensor bank 1 and 2 - $145 mass air flow sensor- $104 fuel filter- $11 steering rack and pinion- $195 total $1980 all these things happened in one month. I hate the buick rendezvous. Getting rid of as soon as I can.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the fuel gauge and the air conditioner failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The vehicle experienced total electrical failure and would not start. The car radio, door locks, and instrument panel would repeatedly light up and turn off even with the key out of the ignition. The body control module had to be replaced. Buick refused to honor the warranty on this part. As a result, I paid $575 for the repair.
Tl *the contact owns 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the heater was non functional and anti-freeze was leaking out. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
When hot outside 80+. The lights go out, the dash keeps flashing on/off, the security system locks up, the AC stops working\, the radio stops working, the door locks stop working etc etc etc. We have taken it in to my mech and he can't find problem. We are taking it back to the dealer and make him search for the problem. I am reading that it is the bcm on these cars.
2002 buick rendezvous otherwise known as the money pit. Seems that as usual our latest expense (101,000) is not covered under the recalls, due to the manufacturing date of the vehicle. Smelled gas for a week, then noticed gas gauge fluctuating, never showing empty even though trip odometer showed it had almost an empty tank. Mechanic stated crack in the fuel tank, but car was manufactured before the recall date, so buick did not cover the cost of repairs. Have recently also experienced loss of all power to cigarette lighters, drivers side window fell down and entire regulator unit was replaced. Back hatch handle fell off, again. Rearview mirror also fell off. Ac fan will no longer blow at highest setting. These are all minor compared to the faulty ABS sensor, loss of traction control, AC condenser, tie rods, 2 replaced batteries, front wheel bearings, rotors. And those repairs are just from the last 3 years....
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. After parking the vehicle, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition before shutting off the engine. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 129,000.
2002 buick rendevous, electrical and head gasket purchased this car over a year ago so far had to replace transmission and repair transmission x2, needs head gaskets due to my car overheating gradually, have to bleed the system for air pretty much every other day to get heat in the car. My computer has been replaced 6 months after purchasing it after being unable to clear itself of the codes. This last incident the battery died and since now the computer is running the car causing my car to run in park at 3 RPM's, in neutral it shoots up to 4500, it drives about 2-2.5 rpms. The computer was cleared and reset last night RPM's dropped to about 760 still elevated but ok, then started it this morning to take my daughter to school and it drove itself, stalling as I watched the computer run through as it was possessed, I have since called the car "christine". I can see the computer running the car, as the rpms elevate and then decrease, shutting the car down etc, I can not believe that there is no recalls as this is so dangerous. There are no codes relating to this issue, no transmission, engine issues, this is completely computer related. I had someone with a complex system delete all codes and have the computer relearn itself. It worked. Started it this morning and started all over. Between the computer and heating and cooling system, this car is a constant headache not to mention I have had this car in the repair shop more than I have been able to drive it especially since I'm still paying on it.
I own a 2002 buick rendezvous and on many (at least once per month for the last 3 yrs) occasions driving (especially at night), the power goes out to all the outside and inside lights and the car seems to do a system reboot. We've been scared out of our mind and have to pull over to remedy it (by unplugging battery and putting it back on) we've had the whole car shut off, lose power steering and nearly run off an embankment. We've taken it to mechanics, but it still happens. Other website complaints show it is the body control module and gm is aware of it, but no recall has occurred. I am attempting to get this looked at now, but after looking at the website complaints, I'm not the only one dealing with this. These have all been near-misses for our family and one was extremely scary when you have an 18-wheeler coming at you with not lights and no power steering at night. Please move forward and have gm do something about this before it results in something more severe than near-miss accidents.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendevous. While driving the headlights began to turn on and then off. Also the door locks were unlocking and locking on its own. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 102000.
Just purchased a 2002 buick rendezvous 4 months ago and have had nothing but issues with this car, it left me stranded and started up by a jump start. I got the battery, alternator, and starter checked all reported fine. Car ran fine for about 2 months then it did it again. The headlights will flicker at night sometimes at a rhythm. The interior lights decided when they will and will not work. Mainly the seat heater buttons. Replaced battery yesterday and while driving to richmond va all interior/exterior lights flashed on and off with the battery light showing in the dash. After a few minutes everything went back to normal. These cheaply made vehicles will cause a serious accident if not deaths if these companies don't stand behind what they put out to it's public. Considering that I owe 5000.00 for it I will not put alot into it to keep it running. This company needs to fix their vehicles the way they were advertised.
I have a 2002 buick rendezvous and the battery power drain which resulted in the car going into security mode. The security warning now flashes above the speedometer and my radio states locked. The power windows & locks, radio, fog lights, interior lights and AC are not working due to the security feature being enabled. The keyless remote is not responding to the truck as well. I have also heard and read about several rendezvous owners having this problem. I am surprise it is not consider part of the recall on the 02 rdz.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. He experienced electrical failure including failure of the lights on the instrument control panel, the head-lights, and the door locks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that he would have to pay $500.00 for a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle inspected. The failure and the current mileages were 56,812.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the service vehicle light illuminated on the instrument panel. It started to blink and dims the light or cuts off the exterior and interior lights in the vehicle. The vehicle also goes into security mode and locks the entire vehicle. The vehicle will need to be taken to an authorized dealer the current mileage was 81,500 and failure mileage was 80,000.
Lose all gauges, and lights in the car. Car continues to run. Happens from several times a minutes to every few seconds. Now security check light comes on and car is locked.
I have a 2002 buick rendezvous with 52,650 miles on it. In the past 3 months I have had to have the body control module, a rt frt wheel speed sensor replaced. When I had it in for the speed sensor replaced, the gm shop found that the intake manifold is leaking and must be repaired @ a cost od $1000.00 and then maybe the head gaskets may need to be replaced due to the type od gaskets that gm used and the dex-cool anti freeze used I by gm. This has been a problem for several years and numerous complaints have been filed. A class action suit was filed but no one--no one notified the public about it until it was to late to get in on it. I think that there needs to be a forced recall to correct this problem. Tax payers have bailed out gm and we get stuck with a faulty product. I contacted gm and in the end they refused to make good or even admit this problem has existed since they started to use dexcool.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the air bag light remains constantly illuminated. The light does not dim even when he is seated and wearing his seat belt. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v222000 (air bags:frontal). The contact would have to pay for a diagnostic. In addition, the fuel gauge worked occasionally, which prevented the contact from knowing how much fuel was in the tank. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle only at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 133,000. Updated 6/8/09 *cn updated 06/11/09.
Body control module needs replacement. This seems to be happening to a ton of rendezvous owners. Please help!
While traveling home for spring break. My 2002 buick rendezvous experienced electrical problems and stalled on the highway. I purchased this vehicle in december 2008 and it is still under warranty. I had the vehicle towed from stockton ca to tracy ca where it remains awaiting a service authorization to be fixed from my contract holder. The mechanic at the tracy dealership stated the battery was dead, the oil was very low and that the engine had internal problems that would require him to dismantle or replace the engine. This particular vehicle is listed in many complaints in the data base here and has serious mechanical / electrical issues. To date march 29, 2009 I am awaiting service and a resolution. Nothing has been done to correct the issue to date.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving at an unknown speed, the security system warning indicator illuminated and caused the automatic windows, doors, and trunk to lock. The door locks intermittently moved from the locked to unlocked position. The contact could not exit the vehicle and attempted to place it into park and turn off the ignition. However, she was still unable to exit the vehicle. In addition, the radio lock button enabled and she could not move it from the unlock position. The dealer input a code that unlocked all the components that were affected by the security system. The ignition cylinder was repaired and the contact removed a fuse in an attempt to correct the failures. Currently, the trunk is still locked and the failures persist. The failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.
Car just shuts off will not start for 15 min. Then runs ruff after 30 min will start and run fine up to a week or a month no will not run at all. It is the wiring from bcm to fuel tank and now bcm is bad reading some foreign language also smell gas after fill up.
I have owned my 2002 buick rendezvous for less than 2 yrs and I have had to replace 2 wheel bearings and now I have blown a head gasket. Less than a month ago I had to replace the alternator and battery. The driver side window fell in less than a yr ago and I have electrical problems with it constantly. Including the alarm and security going off for no reason at all.
Changed battery in 2002 buick rendezvous. Now cluster is broke. Odometer displays error (no mileage). Cost to repair is >$800. Changing battery should not result in this repair. Need repaired to get plates and insurance.
The rear hatch door unlocks by itself from the body computer problem when you first start the car also other things that are controlled by this unit work or don't work including air bags sys outside temp air cond. Cooling fans among others. If you shut the car off and turn it on it goes away until you shut the car off.
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