A complete electrical system failure occurs periodically without any warning on my 2004 buick rendezvous. This is the exact same problem in the recall notice issued by the federal safety agency 05v157000. I contact gm about this problem and their position is the recall is not specific/covered by my VIN number. I suggest all 2004 buick rendezvous be considered for this recall as this is a potentially serious problem.
2004 Buick Rendezvous electrical complaints
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Speed gauge keeps spending around wont stay adjusted. My rear defrost won't work tried fuses keep blowing out.
2004 buick rendezvous engine stalls while driving. Consumer states that he was driving around 65 MPH when the engine shut off without warning. Customer states he is paying for buick's mistake. *kb the consumer was unable to steer or stop the vehicle. The vehicle veered into oncoming traffic which caused the consumer to have a fatal accident involving another motorist. The consumer was injured. Eight months later, the consumer received a received a recall stating the engine could shut down and result in a crash. *jb the consumer requested recall information. Updated 03/24/12
We have a 2004 buick rendezvous that does not keep accurate speedometer readings and it jumps lanes or severely pulls to the left. We have been trying to get this repaired but it does not do these things when the dealer drives it. This has gone on over 3 months. The speedometer reads excessive speeds over 100 MPH or it reads 20 MPH sitting in the drive. We have pictures of the speedometer reading 100+ miles per hour but they wont take those. The dealer can not get the nac warranty department to cover or replace the cluster because they cant duplicate the problem. I recently read where there is a class action lawsuit against gm due to the same speedometer issues.
1. 2004 buick rendezvous stalls driving at all speeds. Will not restart until it sits awhile. 2. Starter stays engaged and whines after engine starts for aprox. 3 to 4 seconds. 3. The gas tank is leaking around the filler neck where the tank is (welded). All of these problems have been looked at by 2 dealerships and I have contacted gm to get these problems, all of which are recall problems fixed. Gm will not repair my vehicle after one of the dealership service departments stated that my vehicle was considered undriveable and a serious vehicle hazard. Gm stated that since my vehicle was a part made by a different manufacturer the exact problems on the recall would not apply. Repair cost estimate was aprox. $1200. Gas leak is about 8 inches away from the left rear "hot" brake rotor "fire". *jb ea07-006.pco
1) upon running the air conditioner on hot days, it would make loud moaning sound when ignition was shut off 2) compressor has gone out for the second time and air conditioner will no longer blow cold air. 3) 03/05 replaced valve core and 08/05 r&r or replaced case.
2004 buick rendezvous quits running. Engine shuts off while driving. Dealer replaced PCM and some part of a wiring harness. Car was good for 3 months and then the problem came back. Had it towed to a garage that disconnected and reconnected modules and whatever. Car was good for a month and then today it quit running again. It is a dangerous situation that needs to be addressed.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the keys were left in the ignition. The contact's two and a half year old child turned the keys to the accessory position. Once the key was turned, the child was able to take the vehicle out of the park position and place the gear shifter into reverse without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle rolled out of the driveway, rolled 100 feet then crashed into a fence. The child escaped unharmed although there was damaged sustained to the vehicle and the fence. The police were not notified since the incident happened on private property. The insurance company was also not notified.
2004 buick rendezvous - extremely unreliable horn (design flaw). I have narrowly escaped many accidents by sheer luck. Have had people backing into me & been unable to honk the horn because I could not find the very limited "sweet spot." when the steering wheel is turned even slightly, it is impossible to find!
I have a 2004 buick rendezvous. Bought in dec 04. The first stall was summer of 05. Thank god each time it stalled, I was going 20 MPH or less. I am truly concerned about the safety factor. We have taken it to the dealer each time - the did the recall on the ignition switch - stalls continue to happen. They are not able to recreate the problem. It will be going in to the dealer for the 3rd time very soon, as it stalled again over christmas. The starter has begun to sound funny - car holds crank too long, does not sound right.
Dt: the contact had problems with the rear hatchback opening while driving since the vehicle was purchased. After multiple attempts to repair the defect by the dealership the contact was alerted of the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v150000. The recall notices were sent to the dealership 15 days before she purchased the vehicle, and the recall repairs did not solve the problem. The gas gauge on the vehicle did not work accurately. The dealership replaced the electronic control module (ECM) multiple times, but the problem persisted. They suggested that she determine the amount of gas used by the miles traveled. The locks did not unlock the door when the vehicle was in park. The contact had to turn the vehicle on and off to unlock the doors and the manual locks did not always work. There have been no repairs made to the locks .
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.
Service engine soon light came on and the service technician found the mass air flow sensor was not properly connected after the fuel system was serviced. The technician subsequently found the fuel tank harness was corroded and needed to be replaced. The service manager advised that this connector was exposed to the weather elements and if the connector failed the engine would shut off while driving. This is a serious safety hazard in my opinion. The connector was replaced at a cost of $199.50.
Vehicle's manual states 18/25 mpg, vehicle average 13.0 mpg. Service department at rydell (dealership) stated 18 mpg after 40 miles test drive, service department at vermont chevy/buick (dealership) stated 27 mpg after 25 (freeway) miles test drive. Both service departments are wrong: vehicle averages 13.0 mpg under normal driving conditions & normal driving habits on city streets and freeway. Dealer could not duplicate problem, I was advised that vehicle checked ok after scan. Problem persists. Service advisor/service manager advised that this high mpg is normal for this type of vehicle: 3.6 l engine. Door locks sometimes work, sometimes don't. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Scan and check system after recall. Problem persisting. Passenger side mirror moves inside mirrors housing at highway speeds (65 m/h) and have to be re-set upon reaching destination. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Problem persisting. Audio system could not read all cds. Dealer replaced radio/cd player twice. Problem persisting. Driver's seat moves back and forth. Dealer replaced seat adjuster due to excessive loosening. Replaced seat track assy. Vehicle went to rydell's service department three (3) times due to excessive alignment/steering issues: vehicle currently still pulling to right side of road, steering wheel off center. Dealer did not resolve issues after three attempts, alignment now out of warranty (7.5 k miles only), problem persisting.
Dt: the starter and horn did not always work. Thermostat and fuel gauge was not accurate. There had previously been a problem with the ignition switch and it was repaired due to a recall. The problem with the starter started in march of 2005. These problems have not been repaired as of yet. When the consumer took the vehicle it to the dealership they told her it was designed that way.
Purchased 2004 buick rendezvous 6/22/2005 and while traveling to work on busy belt-line waiting in traffic, the vehicle just shut down completely and battery light came on. Put vehcile in neutral and it restarted. Later found that presets in radio had all been erased which would indicate a complete loss of electrical power. This has the potential to be a serious safety concern due to the possibilty of rear end collisions. Have read of similar complaints from other owners of this vehicle with out resolution. Will contact dealership if problem continues to happen.
Dt: the problem was ignition continued to crank even after letting go of key. This problem was looked at by mechanic, and he found no reason. Vehicle shut down while driving, when driving about 20 MPH there was a warning light which showed a battery. Then the vehicle was checked, was put on a battery tester, no problem appeared. Dealer told owner there were no problems. There was a recall on the initial relay, and this was repaired. Yesterday the ignition was continuing to crank. This problem just happened every day, but not every time while driving. . The vehicle was regularly serviced.
I brought a buick rendevouz on july 17,2004. From the very first week I had it I told the dealer the gas gage doesnot work properly. They checked it over and still cannot find ahything wrong with it. And it still not working properply now but theat is not the biggest issu with this vehicle. The first incident 10.10.04. I was driving on the highway to work when the vehilce just stalls out. I didn't know what was going on. The car get rolling for a couple of sceonds and then I applied the brake put the car in park. A couple of seconds later I started the truck up and begin driving. I dropped the truck off to the dealer and told them what had occurred. They replaced a apart and sent me on my way. Since then the vidhilce hase stalled out over 10 times. And someday it stalls out twice a day. I have brought it back to the dealer and they keep changeing and replacing parts but its not fixing the stalling out. I am scared that me and my daughter will killed from it stalling out. They just changed something witht the transmisson and now it back in the shop with the same problem.
2004 buick rendezvous has stalled twice while driving. (car is 10 months old) 1st incidence occured while turning into a parking space at a busy mall parking lot. Car did start right back up. Called local dealership to bring in. They said there was a bullentin regarding this issue and replaced the fuse box. The 2nd incidence after the fuse box was replaced happended 5/27/05. My husband was driving the vehicle and it stalled while he was driving in a parking lot. Car did start up again. Called dealership and brought car in. They can not locate the problem. I asked what happens if this happens again and they advised to just keep bringing it in after it happens to examine car. Please note this is my 3rd rendezvous and my first rendezvous (2001) this exact same thing happened except I was on the turnpike driving 55 MPH when it stalled and didn't start right back up and had to be towed. (state troopers were involved with this incidence) the dealership could not locate the problem. Needless to say since I was a gm employee they did a collateral trade since I refused to drive the vehicle due to the safety issue.
While vacationing vehicle stalled and they could not restart it. Vehicle was towed to a nearby dealer, and consumer was told after it was started, not to turn it off until arriving home. Consumer made it home, and dealer could find nothing wrong with the vehicle.
My 2004 rendezvous stalled 3 times. Took it to dealer who said some codes were stored and they said some wires were stretched. About 2 weeks later it stalled again. When it stalls I lose power steering and power brakes making it hard to control.
Vehicle stalled in traffic sometimes with cruise control on and sometimes with cruise control off. While on the highway at 55 MPH vehicle just stopped and was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. The ignition and the computer were changed. Dealer stated there was nothing defective.*ak on several occasions while driving with no warning the vehicle came to a complete stop. Consumer could hear other vehicle applying thier brakes and the car following swerved to the right to avoid hitting the vehicle, whice could have resulted in a serious accident or/and death. *bf
Stalls slowing down at red lights,corners or driving through parking lots could result in being struck from behind with resultant serious injuries. Visited dealer for fourth time and inquired as to any new service bulletins from general motors and was advised that there were none.
My second complaint (10110658). I was driving down the highway at speeds between 55 - 65mph; when I slowed down as I was approaching the light, the car cut off. I shift the gear back to park and restarted the vehicle and proceeded. The car had been warm for 20 minutes and it was around 7:40 a.m. In the morning. This is at least the 8th incident where I've been in the middle of traffic and having to restart my vehicle. I'm concerned about a possible accident in the near by future. After taking it back to the dealership in february, they suggested that I tried using fuel from more reputable gas stations such as shell, texaco, amoco. Using better gas has not resoved this problem.
While driving, the vehicle would just shut down. This caused all the functions of the vehicle to become inoperable. There was no warning. The vehicle would not start again for a couple of hours. The consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred. *ak in attempts to correct the problem the ignition relay #59 in the fuse box and the dampness/corrosion on the terminals to the body connector of the fuel pump were replaced on two separate occasions.
The vehicle stalled when driving on the highway. The vehicle would sometimes cut completely off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for service, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak while the dealer was trying to find the problem with the stalling, they found that the brake module lost communication with the computer. The stalling problem continued to occur. Other problems were: the battery light had come on followed by engine stalling, the ebcm was intermittently dropping out therefore the ignition relay was replaced and the liftgate did not open properly. *sc
Consumer experienced a problem with oil leaking into an electrical wiring sleeve near the oil plug whenever the vehicle got an oil change. Oil leaking into the wiring sleeve may cause a fire. Dealer was notified.
I travel from michigan to florida every year and in june 2004 bought a buick rendezvous. It intermittently does not want to start. Never know when it will happen. Is there a recall or problem with this? My husband took the car to the dealership and left it and they shuttled him home. Inside the shuttle was another man with the same problem with his rendezvous. Sounds like something we should worry about...
Purchased the vehicle on 7/15/04, 3 days later upon startup the security light on the dashboard came on and stayed on until the vehicle was restarted. Dealer replaced a body control module and that solved the problem. In october 04, the engine stalled while pulling into a parking space; as the engine stalled the check engine light came on. Vehicle restarted and check engine light turned off. Had vehicle towed to the dealer and several body control modules were replaced. During this time had an intermittent problem with the radio not holding presets, also upon startup the radio would randomly pick a station that was not preset. I will have to return to the dealer in the near future for a possible problem with the anti-theft; the dashboard light does not flash to show that it is armed, also a rubbing noise coming from the right front area just as the vehicle starts to move either forward or rearward. Worst american car I have ever owned and will never buy another gm car again.
Vehicle stalls intermittantly while in motion. Could be dangerous on busy road. Was checked by dealer twice but no cause found.
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