2002 Buick Rendezvous visibility problems

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 200,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 25 to 30 MPH, the vehicle filled with smoke from the front interior vents. The contact immediately turned the ignition off and vacated the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor caught fire. The wire harness from the fuse box to the firewall was replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there was a recall, but the VIN was excluded. The details of the recall were not provided. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Engine, Visibility · 75,000 miles · KY

Bought used in 2004 with 45k miles. In 2006 I had to have the window control replaced. In 2009 at 70k miles I had to have main gasket on engine replaced (was told buick knew of problem but refused recall) and 2 heads replaced as kept losing coolant & overheating. The very next year the body control module went out & had to be replaced. The ABS light has been on for years & no body, not even the dealer who replaced the control module, can get it to go out. Last year the fuel gauge quit working. This year the left front hub has gone bad at 170k so I can't say it wasn't due, but the overheating gauge keeps going into the red & the overheat light comes. Had it check and the thermostat is working fine, I am not losing coolant and the coolant is good, & there is no water in my oil. I can't drive more than 2 miles without the overheating light coming on & the gauge going into the red.

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · PA

Bought my buick 2002 rendezvous a year ago with only 45,000 miles on it give or take. It was great until about 6 months into owning it when all of a sudden the lights would flash off driving at night (very unsafe) then when I would go to turn off the vehicle the lights won't shut off at all... They would flash and carry on the whole time I was driving. Then the service engine light came on and then the security light. One day the locks started clicking on and off....the radio locked up.. The air conditioning won't work... The horn stays on so loud it is deafening and frightening to all cars around you... It is so loud you can't hardly stand it... It won't shut off.. Went to buick dealer they said it would cost probably close to 1000 to fix... Til they diagnosed it... Another garage couldn't even figure out how I was going to shut off the lights... I told them to please disconnect the battery cable to at least reset it...my son is a mechanic and asked around and found out it is a common problem with this buick model and year and is the body control module and happens a lot in gm vehicles. This is a very dangerous thing.. Lights going off while driving.. Lights staying on to cause battery to die... Horn blowing so loudly..it is unbelievable. And there is no recall.. This is so wrong. When you research online you see many owners with these same issues... To me this is a safety concern and not right that people who may not have the money to fix this are stuck with it and are unsafe. Gm knows that this part is going out a lot in their vehicles and they do not recall it. I feel this is a huge safety concern... All of the things that flash in the vehicle on and off are very distracting while you are driving.. Especially having no lights.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · GA

The window regulator broke and caused the window to drop into the door panel. The regulator, window clips and window regulator motor had to be replaced. Buick refused to honor the warranty on these parts. As a result, I paid $200 for the repair.

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 Apr 30, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · MD

I have a 2002 buick rened. I have had an on going problem with the car overheating and no AC. I have had the AC replaced on the vehicle, the temp gauge, the thermostat, the water-pump, 2 blown head gaskets, the fuel sensor, anti lock brake sensor and the fuel pump. I also have had to replace the window regulator on the passenger side window. I have receipts for all repairs but no I do not have the old parts. These repairs have costs me at least $5000k if not more.

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 Jun 17, 2008 · Visibility · 65,984 miles · OH

Was informed by a friend of an ntmvsa-related recall (number 07273) on their 2003 pontiac vibe for a problem that has been happening on both of our 2002 and 2003 buick rendezvous. Window hardware deteriorates, resulting in the snapping of window support hardware. In most cases window glass drops totally inside the door and is irretrievable unless taken to the dealer, who charges for a repair. This has happened twice about a week apart in our 2002 rendezvous. Also, the characteristic "popping or clicking sound" listed in the recall is happening on the driver's side window in both our 2002 and 2003 model rendezvous, signaling that the window hardware is failing again. This results in a hazard situation in either extremely hot or extremely cold weather, regardless of glass breakage (which didn't happen in our case). Since I do not have a gm factory custom warranty on my 2002 rendezvous, repairs have cost me approximately $250 dollars out-of-pocket. I was able to secure a coverage letter from gm if this happens again, but I am reading many accounts of a similar failure from many rendezvous owners on the internet.

Filed Feb 18, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · PA

2002 buick rendezvous, - sold by gm s "gm certified".. Only must have been a joke. From the onset, solenoid difficulties created dangerous situation on highway, called them and spoke rather bluntly... That was after many, many calls. Wipers didn't work in the rain... Would stick.. Very dangerous while driving. Intake manifold gasket - cost one thousand dollars.. Fuel gauge does not work. Car does not run.. Get stuck for the past two months, at least three times per week. Paid four hundred dollars to replace "things".. Still gets stuck.. Now car won't start. Sometimes, windows don't work, car won't lock or unlock, car won't start. At this point, car is dead. Bcm? Who knows. Disaster car. It's a gift from god that we're not dead.

Filed Jun 5, 2007 · Engine, Locks · 59,795 miles · CO

I am having electrical problems with my 2002 buick rendezvous. First, the power door locks, windows, air conditioner, radio and remote keys entry would lock. Then yesterday the vehicle lost all power while I was driving in traffic. Somehow I managed to turn a corner (without power steering) and park the vehicle. After waiting a while and removing and replacing the connection from the battery to the fuse box under the hood, I was able to get it restarted and return to work. When I tried to leave work, it died in the driveway. Again I was able to reset everything after several tries and park the vehicle. I am afraid to drive it. I also have problems with squeaky brakes, which have been bad since I purchased the vehicle but the dealer and an independent garage cannot find a cause. I also am starting to have problems with the coolant level going down with no visible leak.