2003 Buick Rendezvous suspension problems

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Suspension · 11,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH and applied the brakes however, the vehicle emitted an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the front driver's side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · NY

In jan 2011, front right wheel hub assembly and speed sensor was replaced with oem part. In june 2011, the part had failed again. Per mechanic, fault is due to speed sensor not returning correct speed when speed is < 8 MPH. Per mechanic, this wiill increase stopping distance when it occurs.

Filed Nov 18, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous which was purchased new in 2003. She stated that the power steering failed on the vehicle and over time it developed a slow leak. There were repairs made to the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. It became extremely hard to utilize the steering wheel and when attempting to put power steering fluid in the vehicle, it would leak back out. The hub bearings also failed causing the brakes to function improperly when attempting to stop and early wear and tear on her tires. No additional repairs made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were under 90,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Electrical, Suspension · 51,000 miles · IL

Heads up display flickers on and off in windshield non stop, lighter fuse always blows every 1-3 days. Air suspension pump makes loud vibrating noise directly underneath the driver seat.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 1,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. On june 22, 2004, while driving between 5 and 15 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began wobbling from side to side. The vehicle flipped over two or three times. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The rear and a side window were shattered. The vehicle was destroyed according to the insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact had been driving for thirty minutes before the crash occurred. Gm serviced the headlights and performed an oil change approximately five months prior to the crash. The contact is still under a doctor's care and has carphal tunnel in both arms due to the crash. The current and failure mileages were 1,000. Updated 05/05/08 *bf updated 05/05/08

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 96,000 miles · NC

2003 buick rendezvous. Sporadic brake noise and braking problems with accompanying warning messages required service assessment. Diagnosis was defective hub and bearing assembly on right rear. Repaired at cost of $340.00. Six hundred miles later, same problem, same repair required. Now, three weeks later, I have the same problem. Each time, it seems a different wheel is involved. I have begun investigating and it appears buick has had a significant problem with their hub and bearing assemblies. It seems a recall is in order.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · CO

2003 buick rendezvous - engine gaskets, wheel bearings, awd, rear differential, A/C condenser and on and on. Car is a lemon.

Filed Oct 20, 2007 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · MN

All 4 of my wheel bearings went bad before 60,000 miles, I received a letter from buick stating they are offering an extended warranty for the front wheel bearings up to 60,000 miles. This problem was not diagnosed until I had 63,000 miles, though 4 months ago when I asked my mechanic about the load noise coming from my vehicle I was told it was from my new tires and I just needed to wear the tread and the noise would stop. It got worse and I brought the vehicle to 3 mechanics. The first 2 both said it is almost impossible for even 1 wheel bearing to go bad with this little of miles and they could not explain how all my wheel bearings could be shot. They stated when I asked about the noise 4 months ago it is most likely this would not have been diagnosed because no one would have even considered wheel bearings problems in a vehicle this new. One of the mechanics shook my tire in front of me a half an inch, stating "this is a huge safety issue". The letter I received from buick claimed this was not recalled because it did not pose a safety concern. I did have the front 2 recently replaced and the dealer/buick paid for half the cost, but refused to pay for the rear wheel bearings because that was not an issue on the letter I received. I researched online and found this was reported on a news station and over 272,000 people are affected by this.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 6,205 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous cx/csl. The contact was driving at 5-10 MPH in bumper to bumper traffic. She applied the brakes and the car started shaking from side to side and then it flipped over three times, landing in an embankment. The contact stated that it had rained earlier that day, but that this incident happened approximately two hours after the rain stopped. The contact was injured and was currently still under the care of a doctor. The police were contacted, however, they never came to the scene. The contact stated that no research was done concerning the cause of the crash. *ak updated 1/29/2007 -

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 30,000 miles · SC

Buick rendevous. 1st was a 2002 cxl - problems: rear differential slipped, passenger side window regulator broke, AC condenser broken, rear view mirror fell off, back up sensors shut down vehicle - because of this fried entire electrical system, brakes and rotors replaced at 30k. 2nd is a 2003 cxl - problems - rear differential slipping, passenger side window regulator broken, driver 1 & 2 memory broken, engine running hot because of leak in radiator - again 30k