2004 Buick Rendezvous: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 173,551 miles · MI

I can be on the street driving and my vehicle just stalls out and I have to get it restarted and pulling the side of the road to restart it that's the first issue the second one is my check engine light keeps coming on and off and my traction system light stays on had it looked at it was fine system light remains on.

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

I purchased this car on june 23 and the next day it wouldn't start took it back to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the alternator said it was fixed but several hours later the car wouldnt start again took it back the next day and they said it was the air conditioner running while the car was off draining the battery so they took the fuse out and said they would fix it the next day but when I called to take my car to them I got no answer from them. Three days later the car overheated and I got it completely checked by a different mechanic to see why my car is running hot and he gave me a list of problems every head gasket is blown out and the motor is gone. He said that there was a recall a few years back on these types of buick cars for the coolant and the wrong coolant was placed in the car and it messed up all head gaskets I immediately called the dealership but again no response I called the bank because I still have a 30 day tag and only had the car for two weeks but again no response I called buick and spoke with someone to ask about the coolant recall and he said he would call me back in a hour and again no response. I asked for a carfax report and the dealership said they didn't have one but gave the couple behind me a carfax for their car the brakes and rotors are completely gone I cannot stop with my brakes I just have to coast so I want hit anyone this car will stall out on me without any warning. There has been no action taken from the bank or the dealership on how we can fix this problem they have all been ignoring and not responding to my calls texts or anything.

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

While driving at aprx 60 MPH the car just died stalled no power had to man handle car to a stop with out getting into an accident almost like driving a bait car the car just shut down this is not the first time had to get towed car still wont start put key in all bells and whistles light up and sounds then nothing as if alarm cut off .

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

Multiple times the vehicle has stalled randomly while being driven. This has happened so many times I've lost count (at least 20). This happens at various speeds (from 0 MPH to 70 MPH). The entire electrical system shuts down when the vehicle stalls causing the steering and brakes to be less effective. This could easily result in an accident. The vehicle has been taken to 2 different buick dealers for diagnostic and repair. The dealerships have not been able to fix the problem. The ignition switch and the ignition relay have both been replaced and all the electrical contacts have been cleaned and checked. These repairs have not fixed the vehicle. I've called buick customer service and they refuse to do anything further without additional charge to the owner. The owner will not be making further repairs.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 29,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v157000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 29,500.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 05v157000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Electrical · 132,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently and that the instrument panel failed. The contact also had to replace the battery twice. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition relay and fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 05v157000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2014 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The anti-lock braking system, heating system and the all-wheel drive disable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that when refueling, the fuel indicator gage would remain on an empty reading. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Engine · 108,000 miles · WI

Shortly after I bought my used buick rendezvous, it started stalling. It was a monthly occurrence until recently when it is happening weekly. Although this car was within the VIN breakpoints of a safety recall in 2005, buick told me that my particular VIN in its entirety wasn't affected and even if it was that they wouldn't cover repairs because it was too old.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 16,800 miles · SC

I was driving the vehicle to an appointment and all of a sudden it thumbed when I moved from the light taking off not like it was shifting but as something was knocked in, then the lower light I turn on in the truck stopped working, the interior dash lights as well stopped on the 11 of march about 6 pm I was heading back in from out of town had to position my cell phone so I could see what speed I was going, the turning to the right knocks like something is about to fall off, and the to top it off the wiper from the back window leaks in the inside when I try to clean with fluid, the seat belt as well is not locking I and my on star it reads and talks as I tried to set up an account the system failed and my engine stalls as well the temperature gauge runs hot if I go in town and stop at the lights I checked the fluid and it is in their I called gm and they quote and quote say their was never a recall on my vehicle but I see online that their was why is it that they can't seem to locate any information I hate that I am always getting duped in with these vehicles and then I get more depressed and shut down and feel like all my funds mean nothing to any one.

Filed Oct 24, 2012 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. Often times, the vehicle would be resistant to restarting. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v157000 (electrical system: ignition) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure and the current mileages were 99,000.