Buick Rendezvous grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · 187,000 miles · MI

One day last week, I noticed that the lighting behind my gauges was out and the light on the radio is dim. Then the next day none of my windows work, they are stuck down about 2 inches. And then I get on the highway and at 60mph the front end feels like its going to fall off. And when in the drive through the engine temp was heading for the red zone, I had to shut the vehicle off. After coming to a stop and then accelerating to go, the front wheels act like they grab the car jerks then the tires squeal and car moves. I have a service engine light on now, that is some dealer code :autozone did a diagnostic check., but the dealer wouldn't tell me what it was when I called. I have a light that came on for the brakes, as well as a light for servicing the traction system?? All this happened with in a couple days time. Its very frustrating. I don't even know where to start first, or if it just needs to go to the junk yard. Very disappointed. I'm on disability, thought I was buying a reliable gm product. Also a piece of rear window trim on the passenger side just fell off.. And $132 is ridiculous to replace a piece of trim. And I noticed on other vehicles like mine many are missing this piece of trim on the same side. Whats up with that?

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Brakes · 92,142 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the brake system failed when the brake pedal was engaged. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal felt soft, hesitated, and vibrated as it emitted a loud grinding noise. The all wheel drive and the anti lock light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake pads, the tires, and wheel; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,142.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 70,050 miles · CA · crash

I purchased a used 2003 buick rendezvous several years ago for my daughter. Since the purchase, she has had issues with traction warning light coming on, accompanied by a loud grinding noise, difficulty with braking and steering, especially when applying the brakes. She has had the car repaired several times, each time the issue recurs. On 9/28 she was in an accident, she could not get the car to brake effectively, hitting car in front of her. The traction light had recently come on again, and the grinding noise resurfaced.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Steering · 50,000 miles · OH

We have been plagued with a steering wheel column problem for over 18 months. This problem started at 50,000 miles. It made a loud squealing noise when the steering wheel was turned and over the numerous visits to various gmc dealers, we were repeatedly told there was nothing wrong and it was safe to drive. After contacting gmc itself, they sent us to a dealer who at first again said there was nothing wrong. Then two hours after being challenged they retested and 'discovered' what they described as wear and tear. We were charged $1,250 and given a 1 year warranty. They denied this was a recalled component. I still do not trust the results nor this car, but I cannot afford getting another car.

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 Oct 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 189,000 miles · NJ

Car is reluctant to move at low speeds (25/30 MPH). Gear moves very reluctantly into higher gear. Hear loud cluttering noises from gear box, metals grinding against each other. This causes slowing the traffic and feel as if someone will hit me from behind. Feel unsafe to drive. Safety issue.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

When first accelerating, the car stalled out and the battery died. After braking to shift back into park and restarting, I was able to move again. Besides the acceleration issue, when driving and then braking when coming to a stop, it feels as if something is preventing the car from braking creating a grinding sensation. After the initial "grinding", awd is disabled along with the anti-lock braking system. This happens just about every time the rendezvous is driven.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Suspension · 11,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH and applied the brakes however, the vehicle emitted an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the front driver's side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the anti theft warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a grinding noise emitted from the vehicle after the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 90,000 miles · AL

Over the past two years I have had three front hubs replaced and the saddle for the traction system. All done at the advise of a buick dealer. This past year I telephoned buick and requested their help, as I felt buick should know how to correct this recurring problem, but to no avail. Both the antilock brakes and the traction systems are off, and the car sounds as if it is raw metal on metal. I am again occasionally hearing the grinding noise, which usually indicates another problem (with substantial cost) is on the way.