2004 Buick Rendezvous: won't start

7 of the 200 complaints about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous describe won't start.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 78,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 76 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2007
3
2006
2
2005
4
2004
7
2003
1
2002
20

What owners say

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 91,000 miles · MN

Engine stops working with loss of all control, battery turns over but vehicle will not start. When I press on accelerator the car will start but when I stop at the stop light the car will stop. I am afraid to drive it in highway. .

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MA

Engine stops working with loss of all control, battery turns over but vehicle will not start. After approximately 1/2 hour engine starts. Drove to mechanic and no information availoable in computer. All data removed.. Problem repeated at 70,00 miles 90,000 miles and at 150,000 miles. No mechanic could find any pronlem. First occurred when parking after a 50 mile drive. Next appeared at a stop light. Last apperared while slowing down at an intersection. Took vehicle off the road after the last incident. Feared for my life.

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 Aug 24, 2014 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · PA

This has happened quite a few times when I am traveling. The ignition sticks when I try to start the car, when I turn the key on to start it, the ignition sticks and it won't start it just keeps turning over. It's very scary, it has even happened when I am not traveling, when the car is just sitting in my driveway and I am going somewhere try to start it and the ignition sticks.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Electrical · PA

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.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Electrical · PA

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.