2002 Buick Rendezvous transmission problems

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · TN

Vehicle gave no kind of notice just started jumping out of gear going down the main road. It will jump in and out of gear and just stops shifting. Have to turn engine off then back on for it to go back into gear and sometimes that still does not work. Almost got hit from the rear because it jumped out of gear.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving 40 MPH, the acceleration decreased and the engine revved. An independent mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 189,000 miles · NJ

Car is reluctant to move at low speeds (25/30 MPH). Gear moves very reluctantly into higher gear. Hear loud cluttering noises from gear box, metals grinding against each other. This causes slowing the traffic and feel as if someone will hit me from behind. Feel unsafe to drive. Safety issue.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · Fuel system, Transmission · 145,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that after replacing the vehicles transmission cooling line to the radiator, the engine warning light illuminated. She also mentioned that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145, 000.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · ME

I purchased a used 2002 buick rendezvous in april of 2004 from a gm dealership (above). It is an awd v6 cxl SUV. My car manual specifically states not to use anything other than dexcool antifreeze. I never received any notice from gm or the dealership or dexcool regarding the problems on this vehicle and dexcool. Even after the lawsuit against gm in 2008 I did not get notified in any way, and the dealership never told me to stop using dexcool, so I have been continuing to experience engine problems! When I bought this car it had 37,591 miles on it. I paid just under $20,000 for it. On 12/8/05 I did a transmission flush. Four months later, on march 9, 2006, the car was found to have the intake manifold gaskets leaking oil and coolant, and the front timing cover seal was leaking. It also needed front and rear brakes. At that time they told me the coolant was leaking all over everything and was getting into the transmission (and the brakes, too, I think.) had to have another transmission flush done and I think coolant flush done - cost was $222. I had 3 estimates done for the rest of the work and they ranged from $3,300, to 1700 to $1,380. It cost me $89 and $73 for two of the estimates. Had work done at 4th shop on 4/20/06, cost me $730. On august 22, 2007, I had to have the intake gasket done again as well as a coolant flush; cost me $492. On august 11, 2009 I had to have the oil pressure switch replaced as it was leaking plus other work; total was $257. I was told about a year ago that the intake gasket was leaking oil and coolant again and had to be replaced again. The car did not pass inspection in june, 2010; one of the problems is transmission is slipping. Is that a result of the dexcool coolant contaminating the tranny? Other work needed is steering rack (again), air compressor, & rear air shocks. The coolant leaking has caused the failure of many of the parts I have had to have fixed on this car, not just the gasket.

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 Aug 3, 2009 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the failure prevented the vehicle from accelerating, which could have LED to a crash. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

At 54,000 miles and only 2 weeks after the purchase of this vehicle the head gasket had to be replaced. After only 80,000 miles the transmission was replaced. The blower for the heat or air conditioner only works on three or above, the air conditioning no longer works, both rear coil springs must be replaced, an outer tierod is bad, two rear bushings need to be replaced, the front right control arm is broken, the drivers side window goes down but not up, it is leaking antifreeze and the tires keep going bad because they are wearing incorrectly. This car is a total piece of garbage. Every time I turn around it needs another repair. The cost of the repairs is almost as much as I have paid on the vehicle so far.

Filed Sep 28, 2008 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 101,000 miles · MN

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous, it is the worst car I ever bought, transmission broke, ABS is damaged, cooling system has been repaired several times dashboard lights are out of control, condenser is cracked.

Filed Jul 19, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 74,000 miles · AL

Manifold leak/ electrical.