2004 Buick Rendezvous steering problems

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Steering · 200,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that there was a premature failure with the rack and pinion, and there was a loud noise concerning the steering column. An independent repair shop replaced the part and, less than five days later, the steering wheel was tight and difficult to turn properly. The independent repair shop determined that the part was faulty. The dealer (schumacher buick gmc of west palm beach, 541 n lake blvd, west palm beach, fl 33408, (561)-842-1595) replaced the rack and pinion. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Steering · OH

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

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 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 Jan 16, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 111,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The front passenger sustained injuries to the shoulders and the chest due to the seat belt but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. Updated 03/17/15*lj updated 9/18/2017

Filed Jul 20, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 58,000 miles · PA

This is the third time that this very scary and life threatening event has occurred. The first time this occurred in 2009 in minnesota. I parked in a parking lot. The key was stuck in the ignition. This was replaced at a buick dealership in rochester, mn viking buick. The second time, in july 2013 on a major highway in chicago going at approximately 10 MPH going in slow moving traffic. The same event occurred for the third time on july 19 ,2014. The car stopped running while driving in 2013 and 2014. The engine turned off. The steering wheel did not move. I attempted to restart the car several times. The key did not move nor could it be retrieved. The battery light then turned on. After several minutes, I was able to restart the car by turning the ignition key. I was not aware that there were recalls on buick rendezvous 2004. I learned about these from listening to the news. I have called buick in june 2014. I was told that based on my VIN, the car does not qualify for a recall and they refused to help me with evaluating the car. I have told them that the ignition system has been replaced in 2009. Buick tells me that they do not see this on their system. I have the receipts, payments and information from the buick dealership that completed this as well as from the towing company that towed the car there.this event occurred again on july 19, 2014 while I was in a shopping mall parking. An additional event that I noticed this third time was that I could not even get out of the car as it remained unlocked. I have reviewed on your website that there have been several recalls related to these events and others for which I have not been notified by gm or buick. I have had the car go through diagnostics several times throughout the years, but what has happened is not identified at the check ups.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 49,500 miles · NJ

When pulling into or out of parking spot you get a humming sound at slow speed seems to be in the rear of car I think does not sound like power steering whine ck the fluid in power steering it is fine no leaks.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 180,800 miles · TX

The steering grinds and the power brakes don't stop unless you pump them when this happens,its not all the time,and the shifting gear broke while I was parked trying to put it into reverse. My name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 4, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 72,000 miles · TX

Rear differential will not stop groaning on any turn. Rear differential now has to be replaced and the car only has 80,000 miles on it. We also have to replace the rack and pinion. The total costs associated with both these will be well over $5,000. It is effecting the turning process when I need to turn the car. Also have a rack and pinion failure. The steering column completely locked up and the towing company had to put oil all over where the car was parked and slide it up to the cable to tow the car. Entire steering mechanism replaced but now the rack and pinion has to be replaced. I think it is due to the steering column issue. That is when it started.