2002 Buick Rendezvous steering problems

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Steering · 166,000 miles · NJ

Steering wheel fluid was emptying out rapidly, it was replaced. Start drving on the highway the car steerinf froze I could not steer it. Made it off the road mechanic put it on the lift he told me that the rack and pion was gone on both sides which is very dangerous and very expensive job. I heard nothing about a recall.

Filed Nov 13, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 101,000 miles · VA

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....

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Engine, Steering · MD

We have an 2002 buick rendezvous awd. Just recently our car starting to act up while driving. It was making a whining noise and acting as if it was in neutral while stopping. We found out that the transmission, intake manifold, wheel bearing, radiator, A/C condenser, rims are bad making our tires lose air, and head gasket all need replaced. We also were told that the power steering had a leak and was causing a noise. We are looking at having to pay over 5 thousand dollars to fix everything. After looking on the internet, we have seen millions of complaints for all these things breaking in the 2002 model. Something needs done about this. I will do whatever it takes to get help from gm to fix these damaged cars. These should all be recalled.

Filed Jul 7, 2007 · Steering · 60,168 miles · SC

Air condition not working properly, took to a dealer and found A/C condenser defective. Dealer replaced condenser. Front passenger side tire making a grating sound when making a sharp turn, took to dealer, and found passenger side tie rod defective it was replaced 1 year and 6 months ago. The problem has recurred.

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 55,000 miles · MI

I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle. I took it into the dealer the other day to have the front wheel bearing replace (paid for by gm) and in the process, the mechanic found another serious problem. I had been hearing a banging noise coming from the rear end for a few months now. I jacked the rear end of the car up and couldn't find the source of the noise. I was told by the mechanic that it is the right rear knuckle that was making the noise. When they got it on the rack, they found that the tire is moving front to back about 2 inches. I was told that this is a serious safety issue and that I will need to get it fixed asap at a cost of about $750. I took my vehicle to another mechanic to get a second opinion. I got the same diagnosis from the second mechanic with the addition of "we've never seen one of these go bad. You should never have to replace this part" they went on to say that they didn't want to do this work because it is extremely labor intensive and not their specialty. I am going to take it to a frame specialist and have the work done there. Did I mention that I had to replace the body control module two weeks ago?.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Brakes, Steering · 34,442 miles · FL

At a slow turning speed the brakes give out and you have to re-pump the brakes for the brakes to work again . Also when you make a turn it sounds like somthing is straining ( sounds like a bunch of dying cows are under the hood of the car ) had the car in twice and was told I am turning the car to hard and there is nothing wrong with the brakes ! I have almost had two accidents because of the brakes and the moaning under the hood of the car is getting worse .this has been going on since they end of april 2005.

Filed Mar 6, 2005 · Body, Steering · 37,342 miles · VA

I took my car to the dealer complaining of a rubbing/clunking noise while driving. The diagnosis was the exhaust was bent and was rubbing on the driveshaft. Dealer replaced complete exhaust system and driveshaft. I was told this could only have happened due to rear end impact. No impact occurred that I am aware of and no visible damage to vehicle. I contacted my insurance company and they inspected the vehicle and did not find any evidence of rear end damage. They suspect design/safety defect and asked the dealer to provide them with the drive shaft. Dealer said they have seen this happen one other time. I am concerned about the safety of this vehicle

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 62,500 miles · RI

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.

Filed May 26, 2004 · Steering · 33,000 miles · NJ

While driving, it was difficult for the consumer to steer the steering wheel. Please provide more information.