2002 Buick Rendezvous: engine stalls while driving

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 Apr 1, 2015 · Electrical · 181,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not restart until after approximately eight hours. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed. The ignition switch was replaced; however, the accessories, warning lights, and gauges failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

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 Jan 26, 2013 · Engine · 100,300 miles · IL

My vehicle warms up fine and as I start to drive the engine temp rises to a hot condition and the heater starts to blow cold air. The system has been flushed, the heater core has been flushed, thermostat has been changed. I've been doing alot of research on these problems and there are thousands of overheating problems that never go away. It doesn't matter what you fix the problem reoccurs. I flushed the system and couldnt get it to repeat until a couple days later, then I changed the thermostat with the same result. I never get a warning light for coolant temp but engine temp increases and car will stall and wont restart until it cools down. After 2 weeks of working with this I have the vehicle parked and trying to figure out why gm does not recall these cars and fix them. I was told the only way to completely fix this problem is a new 3.4l engine from gm. Who can afford that, not me. I have contacted buick but nothing but a report was filed and added to the pile of other complaints. If this happened at 70 MPH on a highway it could be very dangerous.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the head and head gaskets needed to be replaced, as a result of water leaking into the engine. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil sending unit needed to be replaced because it was leaking oil onto the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 109,071.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine was still running and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Brakes · 128,158 miles · NE

Main brake line between front brakes rusted through and all brakes were lost instantly. According to brake mechanic, the line runs under the firewall and has insulation wrapped around the line. The insulation retains moisture and allows it to start the rust process. Brake failure would be sudden and without warning. Brake failure occurred in this situation when vehicle was being backed out of a parking stall and brakes were applied. Brake pedal went to the floor with little or no brake response. My wife and grandson were in the car. If this had happened on the freeway, they could have been killed with the sudden and total loss of brakes.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2009 · Electrical · 83,504 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 28, 2008 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. On at least 50 occasions, the vehicle just completely shut down and lost power without warning. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle would "buck" and stall as if it were out of gas. Within the last six months, the vehicle would not start for approximately thirty minutes, even after refueling. When the vehicle would completely shut off, the contact would have to wait between thirty minutes and two hours before it would restart. He also noticed that the amount of time it would take the vehicle to restart would coincide with how hot it was outside. Many times when the vehicle shut off, the air conditioning was activated. Both the dealer and a local garage were unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was approximately 150,000 and failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 86,000 miles · DE

I purchased my 2002 buick rendezvous cxl in early 2003. By 2004 I had to have the A/C condenser replaced, the shocks & struts replaced and numerous problems with the A/C. Then in summer of 2006 the car engine started misfiring and the car stalled out with smoke coming out of the hood, etc. Had it towed to buick, they said the engine had a leak somewhere and water leaked into the oil...huh? Anyway, of course even though I had the extended warranty, I was just out of warranty and they refused to fix it. The option was to replace the engine for $6,000. This vehicle was already paid off and worth about $14k prior to the engine blowing up. I ended up selling it for $3k. Is this normal? I think not. I submitted my case to several "lawyer" claiming to specialize in this type of rip off activity by car manufacturers but they said it wasn't worth it to them to pursue it. Maybe if someone had died it would be worth more. I would like to see buick at least admit poor manufacturing and refund me some of my money. I took a loss of $11k on this vehicle.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · GA

Bought a 2002 rendezvous in 2006 with 60,000 miles drove great until now 3-7-07. Now after I fill the tank and start the car the engine sputters and stalls. Possible fuel filter.