2002 Buick Rendezvous: multiple warning lights

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Engine · 168,000 miles · NY

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous. I have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. The first problem was the speedometer going well over 100mph when I was only driving like 20 or 30. All the lights in the vehicle flashes on and off. The heat sometimes works and sometimes dont it overheats.now the biggest problem is the intake manifold gasket went on me. I called gm and they told me that they didnt show any recalls nor ever had any complaints. However, I read the complaints online about the same vehicle that I have and clearly have all the same problems. So the question is why didnt this vehicle in nys have any recalls for the manifold gasket. It's weird to me because in canada they had a class action lawsuit for faulty intake manifold gaskets on the 2002 buick rendezvous. Can someone get some answers. It will be greatly appreciated.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 70 MPH on the highway at night, all of the warning lights on the dashboard started flickering. Suddenly, all of the warning lights, headlights and speed odometer shut off. She experienced difficulty driving without headlights and was unaware of the speed. The dashboard lights continued to flicker on and off. The following day, an independent mechanic diagnosed the failure and stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The cost of repairs were $926.00. The manufacturer reimbursed her for $383.56 since the vehicle was not repaired at an authorized dealer. She was unable to afford the cost to repair the vehicle at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 54,000. Updated 06/25/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem has returned. Updated

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · NY

2002 buick rendezvous all the lights turn off and turn back on- there is not a loss of engine power. This has happened over 50-60 times in the last year. Lost count on the previous years before that. We've been to the dealer twice and they state they can not get the problem to happen (while in the shop), and without it happening at the precise time, they can not fix the issue. It's only a matter of time until something really bad happens. We want to sell this vehicle, but I can't sell it myself knowing this will happen to the buyer. Dealer will not give us even close to a trade in value (pricing obtained from three separate sources) stating the vehicle is plagued with electrical problems.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · OH

I was driving in the dark and the lights shut off almost causing a crash, luckily, I was able to pull over in time, but this issue affects all the lights so no one can see me stopping.

Filed Jul 4, 2006 · Electrical · 50,400 miles · MD

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.