2002 Buick Rendezvous engine problems

Filed May 15, 2018 · Engine · 169,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat and the temperature gauge started to flash. The vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gaskets were damaged and it would be best to rebuild the engine. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 165,000 miles · NE · fire

The vehicle was running for 45 minutes on two-lane paved country roads. I drove the first 15 minutes, with one of my sons driving the other 30 minutes while I was a front seat passenger. We pulled into a parking lot and switched drivers so another son could begin a driving lesson with me. When he began to back out of the parking space he said that the brakes did not feel right and noticed what I thought was steam coming from under the hood. I told him to pull back into the parking space and release the hood so I could check for an overheating engine, even though there were no warning lights on the dashboard and the temperature gauge was in the center of the visible range. When I opened the hood I saw a six-inch wide area of flames to the right of the alternator. I told my sons to get out of the vehicle and asked one of them to call 911 on his cellphone and the other to go to the nearest building, about 75 yards away, and look for a fire extinguisher. In the meantime, I opened the rear vehicle hatch to look for something I could use to put out the fire. Finding nothing useful, I ran to the building my first son had approached for a fire extinguisher and found him inside the outer door of a locked lobby area. We both ran to the next building about 100 yards away where we located a fire extinguisher and returned to the vehicle. I estimate this took less than five minutes. When we returned to the vehicle the flames were about twelve inches wide, still only to the right of the alternator. I was able to quickly put out the fire, but had to aim much deeper into the engine compartment than the visible flame area to stop all flames. When the dealer later checked the vehicle I was told it appeared that a ruptured brake line had sprayed brake fluid on the exhaust manifold and started the fire. There had been no prior leaks or brake issues observed.

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Oil and anti freeze leaking valve cover gasket needs to be replaced. And also the wheel hub and the vehicle is currently running hot

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Engine · MI

Gm has recalled (fire hazard) 6 models for a small oil leak onto the exhaust manifold but did not include the buick rendezvous. My rendezvous doesn't drip a 'few' drops onto the exhaust manifold it 'coats' the whole underside of the vehicle all the way to the rear wheels. I have to carry a 5 quart jug of oil with me to re-fill. Going to the dealer inquiring about a fix they asked me if I lived on a dirt road. I'm totally confused as to what that had to do with anything....but no, I don't live on a dirt road. With the severity of this leak compared to the 'recalls' it seems that gm should be liable for the fix. With that being said I'm sure there are other owners with the same problem. If the engine is running it's leaking, the motion of the vehicle just pushes the oil further to the rear. I don't have pictures now but I can get them.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 163,000 miles · IN

Driving down the road over heat light comes on tried everything took to service and head caskets need replaced! 28 days after purchasing a used as is vehicle!everything I had to purchase a junk.looks good on the outside and run good for first few weeks even took to midas before purchasing all the fixes all very well hidden.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Engine · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle overheated causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was unable to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle overheated causing the check engine warning to illuminate and the temperature gauge to rise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered a leak coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the manifold intake gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Engine · FL

I have replaced the air conditioning motor multiple times and no matter what I do it continues to blow and fall off. This means there is some type of malfunction with this vehicle. I've seen multiple other complaints online from others with the same issue.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Engine · 143,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the awd and service engine warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose a problem. The manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 154,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

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