I have been having so many problems with our 2002 buick rendezvous. Took it to the shop so many times but they can not find nor fix the problem. Had electrical problems just couple of months after purchasing. Right now of 8/8/06 its currently in the shop for: 1. All external and internal lights including headlights and back lights turn off even while car is in drive. Turns off for about 6 seconds. Drove couple of nights when this occurred 1 incident on major highway while merging, almost an accident. Left in pure darkness. Happens anytime of the day. Safety issue that gm service has not yet fixed. 2. Car goes on like a security mode. Service engine light soon indicator stays on, radio not work, AC not work, windows and doors lock, clock stops. Everything electrical locks up. Took this to the shop many times and still not fixed. Bcm changed in 2004 to try to fix the electrical problems but did not work. 3. 1st time only SUV completely won't start. Last driven was july 31st 06 and it worked fine, it sat in the garage after. Next day of wanting to use it was aug. 5th 06 would not start and tried to jump charge it but did not work. Had to get it towed out of our garage. My vehicle is currently being diagnosed for the electrical problems that it has been having. So far, no luck on what's the cause of it again. The internal and external light issue should really be addressed for this is something to be concerned about. Could possibly lead to an accident therefore it may be too late.
2002 Buick Rendezvous electrical complaints
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Rear wiper in 2002 rendezvous turning on when the button was not depressed. Followed by, all lights flashing on and off while driving causing the vehicle to go into security/locked mode. Security mode keeps all cabin lights on, but all the other lights still flicker. Resolution not found as of yet.
Dt*: the contact stated after the vehicle was parked for a short time, it failed to immediately restart and when the engine restarted several electrical items failed to operate. The on-star, power windows, air conditioner, and power locks would not operate at all. The security system alert light illuminated after the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced a modulator in the electrical system.
I have a 2002 buick rendezvous that had been having some electrical problems. Lights would shut off going down the road, security locking things up, doors locking and unlocking on its own. On april 6th, it caught on fire, causing a total loss. The insurance company has been dragging their feet and now tell me that there has been 232 reports of electrical problems causing fires in the same make and model as mine. Therefore they now are calling in a pyro team? I just wonder if buick should not be responsible for something is there has been so many problems.
We purchased a 2002 buick rendezvous and been having electrical problems. All external and internal lights completely shuts off for 6-8 seconds and turns back on. We went to the dealer to have the problem fix but they can not find the problem because it is an intermittent issue. Been in the shop over 5 times and problem started couple of months after purchase and continues till this day. We purchased in oct. 2001. Dealer changed bcm and problem still occurred. This is a great issue that needs attention! Couple of nights driving on highway lights all shut off and highway not lit, extremely terrifying!! Happens anytime of the day & any weather condition.
Transmission was kicking in and out and found out from transmission dealer that the electrical carriage was burnt and repaired/replaced. Now the gas gauge does not work, air conditioner quit and sensor for reversing quit as well. We are wondering if this carriage issue would control these other issues? There are a number of issues that continues to be a problem, that appears to be sensor/electrical related. We have also had several instances lately where the car would stall. We thought it was the battery, but the battery was fine.
Dash instruments and remote access clicker failed. We had no speedometer or any other engine indicators and could only gain access with key in door lock. After one week delay waiting for a new cluster it was replaced. Two weeks later, same problem and dealer again replaced the instrument cluster. Upon picking car up from the dealer it was driven home and parked in front of garage. Next day same problem again but, when door was unlocked with the key, smoke was observed inside. As soon as 911 call was made, car burst into flames and blew out windows, and sunroof 10 feet into the air. By the time the fire department arrived (located only 1/4 mile away) car was fully engulfed in flames and subsequently totally destroyed. If it had not burned, we'd have returned it to the dealer for the third instrument cluster.
Dt: the contact stated while driving there was flickering and clicking coming from the dashboard. All of the lights went out and the vehicle began to idle. Although the vehicle went into gear, it would not move when the contact took foot off the brakes. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic , who replaced the electronic control module (ECM). The vehicle was then towed to the dealership to have the computer reprogrammed. Prior to this incident, there were other components replaced on the vehicle which the dealership stated were related to the aforementioned failure. Also, the dealership stated that there may be other problems with the vehicle. However, the ECM needed to be replaced before they could be diagnosed.
Our 2002 buick rendezvous began acting up shortly after purchase. Once when it happened, we called the buick hotline number on the window sticker & the onstar people. Buick guy said sorry not under warranty & a certified center would have to look at the problem as it was happening. Onstar couldn't offer any advice. When the vehicle was taken to buick for a recall/latch repair, we asked about this problem & were told unless they saw the problem right then they couldn't help. Obviously, I was driving the car & it was starting and running like it should. The problem: pulled into a non-buick garage to get vehicle inspected. When mechanic was done he pulled the car out of the bay & parked it turning off engine. I got in to leave & engine cranked but wouldn't start. This happened before in our driveway but we thought it was a fluke. The mechanics couldn't figure it out so we left it there for them to work on. When staff went to start the car an hour later it ran just fine. Another time, my finger slipped while turning the ignition key so I went to turn it a second time. The car would not start, or if it did it would stop, as if choking out & not getting gas to the engine. I tried several times then gave it 30 minutes to sit & it then started. Another time we pulled up to a gas pump, got gas, got back in, & the same problem...had to let vehicle sit where it was for 20 minutes without cranking the ignition then it started fine. Again: on a weekend while shopping, pulled into a parking space & cut off the engine; realized needed to go to the bank first & when attempted to restart the car, it kept shutting off. Now, finally, I am very lucky if this car will start at all. Took it to my friendly garage, thinking it needed a new starter, & they cannot find the problem. Am now on my way to a local buick service center, which will no doubt cost me an arm & a leg for something it seems like has been problematic with this vehicle since purchase!
2002 buick rendezvous consumer returned from a trip and found battery dead. Next morning consumer gauges were not working. *ts the dealer installed a module to correct the gauge problem. The warning lights came on and the dealer installed another module to correct the problem. The next problem was the air condition blowing hot air, it was soon discovered that the incorrect module was installed. The dealer then notified the consumer that the radio kept the air condition from working and a new radio was needed. The consumer stated after the vehicle was jump started due to a dead battery, he began to experience all types of problems.
While driving all electrics shut off- engine seems to keep running. This is especially troubling at night. There is a ding-ding battery display turns on briefly then all interior lights, dashboard, and exterior lights shut down for 2 to 3 seconds. This has happened to my wife 3 or 4 times and to me on a very dark road. We purchased the car used and had it 3 weeks -the dealer replaced battery which tested bad -the dealer took care of labor but we had to pay for the battery. 3 days later same issue occurred.
Restarting and delayed start on 2002 buick rendezvous. Only 7/1/05 stopped to fill gas tank. After refill, the car started and may have moved no more than 2 feet. Shut off and wouldn't re-crank for at least 15 minutes. On 7/5/05 took the car to master pontiac in augusta, ga for diagnostics and they could not find anything that could have caused the problem. On 7/17/05, husband was driving the car. Took some friends home, shut the car off for 5 minutes. Tried to restart and car could not start. They tried for several hours before they had the car towed to master pontiac augusta georgia. On 7/18/05 the car was started immediately at the dealership. They could not find anything wrong with it. On 7/22/05 again at a gas station the car would not start after refilling. Had to push it out of the way and wait 30 minutes before it would start again. On 7/23/05 (saturday) called master pontiac and told service manager about the night before incident. He stated that the next time it happens to call them immediately. Though I truly appreciate the offer, I personally don't see how this will help, since they immediately will try and start the car and sometimes all you have to do is wait 15-30 minutes before it will restart. Master pontiac has been very helpful, but unfortunately nothing can be found. I supplied the service manager with a listing of other complaints from edmunds forum to show them I'm not making up this problem. This is very frustrating especially when you do not know when the problem is going to happen. This is unsafe for mothers with small children. It's unsafe for anyone. There are numerous complaints regarding this on edmunds forum and something must be done. In addition to the above not starting problem, the car will 80% of the time have a slow start when cranking. Something is definitely wrong. The question is what.
After operating my 2002 buick rendezvous for about an hour on a hot day, I turned off the engine for a few minutes (5) while I completed some errands. When I attempted to start the engine it would turn over but would not fire. I assumed the engine had overheated so I let it cool for 15 minutes and tried it again. No luck. This went on for the next hour. I finally let the vehicle sit for 45 minutes and it started right up. This has occurred 2 previous times and seems to be a recurring problem with this make and model. Buick refuses to admit to a problem.
After running for a while if you shut the vehicle down and try to restart it within minutes it doesn't always want to start. The first time it happened I had the vehicle towed to the dealership. It was afterhours, so it sat overnight. The next morning when the service dept. Checked the vehicle it started right up. They put it on the computer and found no problem. The problem has happened 3 more times since then. I just let have to let the car sit for upto 30 minutes and it will start up again. I spoke with gm and they said there is really nothing they can do. The dealership can't duplicate the problem and therefore can't find a solution.
Bought 2002 buick rendezvous cxl from carmax with 29k miles. Seemed to run ok for first couple months...at around 36k miles, the condenser went out at the same time as the odometer started to display "error". Unacceptable for condenser to fail with just 3 years of light use. Also, had to replace instrument panel to get rid of error - took a week to ship the error panel to factory so they could read mileage and set on a new panel to ship back to the dealer. Luckily I purchased extended warranty, but I still have a 75 deductable for every repair and rental vehicle is not covered.
Dt: while driving the body control module cut off the tachometer, speedometer, air compressor, headlights, and locked the windows to the car so that one could not row down the window. The body control module could go out at anytime while driving.
The service engine soon light came on. My manual suggested this has to do with the emmissions system and my person that does my oil changes had told me that they should change the fuel filter and clean emissions system. I took and had the previously mentioned done. Light still on. I took the vehicle to dealer who said that the computer indicated a transmission solonoid but they would replace the transmission fluid and filter and hope that would unstick solonoid. To drive for a few days and see if it cleared. Light stayed on. I took to an independent mechanic and he took transmission apart, checked all parts (including the solonoid) all parts were fine. However, he did put in a new solonoid. Light was still on. He consulted gm (buick) database to learn that this is a wiring problem that gm is aware of. That there is a short somewhere in the wiring and can cause transmission to burn up.
2002 buick rendezvous 3.4 engine would not start after travelling approximately 200 miles and ignition was turned off. Check engine light did not illuminate at any time during travel. Engine water temp. Was normal. Gasoline consumption was 1/2 tank. Engine would turn over but would not start during 45 minute try. Vehicle towed for 50 miles to gm dealer. After being towed, vehicle let down from tow truck and started with no problem. Engine continued to operate normally for remander of trip, approx. 50 miles. Vehicle continues to start normally. Did not have dealer diagnose problem.
When driving 55 MPH rear right tire blewout. This caused the consumer to pull of the road and change the tire. Consumer stated that the tire looked like it just melted ,and there were no objects and the road. This was a firestone tire. *ak the consumer noticed that the passenger side front floor mat was wet. The technician determined that the A/C evaporator drain was clogged due to leaves coming from the windshield cowling. The dealer cleaned the drain and removed the leaves. The left front hub and bearing had excessive play and were noisy. The check engine light illuminated. The trouble codes indicated that the gas cap may have been loose. The vehicle body control module (bcm) failed and had to be replaced. It caused the security lights to remain on, the A/C not to work and at night the horn would sound when the vehicle was off. After the consumer locked the door the vehicle radio would come on. This caused the battery to drain and as a result the vehicle had to be jump started.
The consumer stated the horn would blow and the radio would come on for no reason. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection; however the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer had taken the vehicle to another dealer and they fixed the module the same day. There has been no other problem. Currently the vehicle is in security mode. The consumer was unable to open the windows and the rear doors. *sc the consumer noticed the floor mats were discolored , it was determined that the air condition system had malfunctioned. There was a screeching noise in the steering column, but no problem was found. The left front hub and bearing was replaced the brakes were replaced.
Various electrical problems. Horn only works some of the time. Sometimes engine will not crank only the warning lights come on but no engine crank. Various chimes for delayed door locking etc. Do not work. Special programmed features do not work such as removing the key from ignition should open locked doors. Bcm has been replaced but problems persist. Dealer states they cannot recreate problems while in service. No events lead up to failures, just started to occur.
While driving at any speed and when the air conditioner is used interior will not cool in the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, and dealer found that air conditioner condencer malfunctioned. Also, dashboard lights flashed and went out. Then vehicle stalled at any speed.
Car stalls while driving, or car will not start when left parked for minutes. Car was towed to local dealership 3 times during may 2004. It has happened on other occasions prior to may 2004, but only sporadically. Dealership can not duplicate or locate problem and keeps returning the car to me. Buick customer service will do nothing to help me. This car does not qualify for the lemon law because they can not find anything wrong with it.
Consumer complained about an ignition problem. Ignition turned over but won't start. Computer showed there was no problem. Also, battery replaced.
The headlights on my 2002 buick, rendezvous kept going out for no apparent reason. I took the car to the shop (vanatta buick in vestal ny) and they said it could be the body control module. They scanned the data output and found several codes that indicated a malfunction of this unit. I had them replace the unit. They covered the cost of the unit and I payed the labor.. The problem has not occured sense the unit was replaced. It is my opinion that this malfunciton is a very serious problem. In my situation the several times that the lights went out, ii was not in a dangerous place (ie on a super highway going 65 MPH) if I had been in that situation, the second or two the headlights and dash lights were out could have had fatal consequences-- such as a deer crossing the road or worse yet, a person on the side of the road.
After about 1/2 hour of driving my 2002 buick rendezvous, all of the check bulb lights came on and the gauges went to zero. This lasted for about 1 second, and the engine did not shut down. It began to happen every few minutes and with greater frequency until it was occurring continuously. I pulled off to the side of the road, and after 20 minutes it appeared to go back to normal. After 20 more minutes of driving the same thing happened again. I took the car to the dealer and they said "the black box failed" and they replaced it.
While driving transmission jerked and won't shift properly from second to third gear. Dealer replaced the transmission. Also, in the last past five months, the liftgate hinges/tie rod, and ignition switch had been replaced. *ak gears and tires were replaced, but problem still exists.
Corrosion of waterproof connectors in electricial systems and water and corrosion in tail lights
The vehicle was taken in for a recall # 03 v 211 000 and the dealer failed to reconnect the driver information center. Please describe further.
The electrical system locked up.
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