2004 Buick Rendezvous: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · MN

The ABS wheel speed sensor wire harness has a failure issue. This leads to the ABS system activating without a warning light turning on and can increase the stopping distance when not necessary. The transmission may seem to clunk when accelerating from a stop as the computer doesn't read the correct speed sent from the hub assembly to the computer. Previously, I had a hub assembly replaced and the problems still existed. After replacing the wires the problems have not resurfaced.

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Steering · OH

Harness in front too short causing problems with ABS /traction system to not work correctly

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 289,640 miles · IL

Trac light would come on and off a few times. Eventually the trac off, and ABS light stay on. It occurs at random moments while stationary and in motion. Disabling the traction control. This is hazardous when it is on and in motion with not favorable weather ie rain or snow. I have had this happen to me, driving in the rain with the ABS disabled, I had to apply my brakes hard to avoid rear ending the car in front of me who had hit their brakes to avoid an accident as well. I have replaced hub assembly, rotors brakes, brake calipers, brake hoses the whole nine yards. Was told by one mechanic that when the traction system lights are on and ABS is disengaged this causes higher wear and tear on the rotors and brake pads. Was also told that the ABS wiring harness is too short, so it gets pulled when making turns. This issue will also happen if I go over bumps, like railroad tracks, the small street ditch for rain at the end of a driveway. Sometimes I just start the car up and it will immediately come on. I also had the side sear front passenger airbag deploy when a friend closed the seatbelt in the door. The car was in drive, however it was not in motion. The buckle got stuck on the frame at the lock latch. The door flew back open, air bag deployed, and all interior lights on the car as well as the dash lit up.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · ME

I had about $1700 worth of work done to the underneath of my vehicle... The lights such as service engine soon and ABS keep coming on... I had to put my brakes on and the anti lock brakes came on and I tried to press on the gas to go and it cut the power drastically on me little to none but if I lift my foot back up and I try to start agian it allows me to drive but then if I need to go up a hill or pass someone it loses the power when I put the gas pedal more than a 3rd of the way down. And it will not stop doing this.. I am extremely concerned as no mechanic seems to know how to fix this and I live on a fixed income and need my car to get around.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Brakes, Lights · 114,620 miles · KY

Abs light and awd disable, brakes locking up

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · MN

When I applied brakes my traction light came on and I didn't have any power to my brakes. I double pumped and they worked again, almost ran into a subway!!! This is very scary and I brought vehicle in and they could diagnosis a problem because it was intermittent. I have googled this and this is a severe problem when your brakes don't work and how do you fix them when the shop can't figure it out!!! It says it is a sensory issue, and feels like the ABS are working when you are on ice, but this is happening on dry pavement.

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Wheels · 68,582 miles · ME

I purchased my buick rendezvous in 2007 from my mother who only had it 2 years. Since I purchased this vehicle, I have had 8 wheelbearings replaced, and 2 hub assemblies, along with the wiring harness for the ABS. The vehicle will sometimes 'rub' when turning the steering wheel, or sometimes the brakes will 'rub'. After this happens, the ABS light comes on as well as the awd disabled light. I had purchased the extended warranty, and that covered the wheelbearing issues, and one of the hub assembly fixes. I think I have spent more on repairs for this vehicle in the past 6 years then I paid to buy it. Not a year goes by that I don't have to have something replace in order for it to pass inspection. My vehicle now has 118000 miles on it.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 103,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS system and the traction control system engaged without warning. Also, the fuel gauge was providing erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to a repair local shop, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 09/05/12

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 5,545 miles · MD

My 2004 buick rendezvous has been in the shop 8 times in 10 1/2 months. Currently I am experiencing a loud noise (much like an air raid horn) while I am stopped in traffic and when I turn my vehicle off. It started back in april, the dealership could not recreate the noise, in the shop again 11/4/05 and again 11/11/05. I just do not feel safe in the car. I it is getting progressively worse, louder and more frequent, lasting longer. I purchased my vehicle 17 dec 04 and the very next day had a break problem. My service record is as follows: 1) 12/20/04- ABS light on - all wheel drive disabled 2) 01/27/05 - ABS light on - all wheel drive disabled 3) 4/25/05 - ABS light on all wheel drive disabled would not drive over 40 MPH - 3) 4/25/05 - passenger side mirror clicking when vehicle is put into reverse 3) 4/25/05 vehicle makes a loud air horn noise when vehicle is turned off 4) 5-19/05 - ABS light on - all wheel drive disabled 4) 5/19/05 - vehicle looses power when making left turns or on incline 4) 5/16/05 installed rear lift gate latch 5) 7/15/05 driver side mirror glass came loose 6) 9/01/05 - drivers side power window inoperative- 7) 11/4/05 - very loud acceleration - exhaust manifold leaking right exhaust manifold 7) 11/4/05 loud noise while driving vehicle, stopping in traffic and when vehicle is turned off 8) 11/11/05 wobble in left front tire- reface front rotors out of round 8) 11/11/05 took vehicle in for the loud air horn noise while driving, stopping in traffic and turning vehicle off - had a 5 minute discussion with service person about this and it did not even make it on the invoice.