Due to lack of maintenance complete corrosion and rust have eaten through the entire body frame, undercarriage etc. This vehicle was sold to us at State line Auto LLC in Fulton Kentucky, without any disclosure of it being unsafe to drive in fact the rust spots underneath the vehicle have been covered and hidden by spray painting diligently, unfortunately the disguise of the rust with a black paint actually worked and we were unable to see the rest as it was hidden with the paint that they sprayed on the bottom of the vehicle. were assured that everything was in proper working order aside from it needing an oil change which was indicated by an engine light that was lit on, this car has been deemed unsafe to drive even after complete replacement of frame this car remains structurally unsafe to even have an alignment done. As per TnA Auto services and plaza tire. Plz contact to advise [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Buick Rendezvous check engine light comes on
57 of the 1,241 owner complaints about the Buick Rendezvous describe check engine light, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 57
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,113
- typical mileage
- 75,000
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 12Fuel smell 6Fuel gauge 6Won't start 4Overheating 4Fuel leak 3ABS 3Loss of power 2
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle has not yet been diagnose. There were consequences but the contact was concerned for his safety. When the check engine warning light illuminated, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact also stated that the vehicle had been experiencing the failure for approximately every day for the past two weeks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the nature of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not taken to not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. While driving 47 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery and check engine warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the body control module, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The failure mileage was 167,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would jerk violently. Furthermore, the vehicle was leaking fluid and the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,200.
Vehicle showed check engine code for emissions for some time. Now smelling fuel from car. Mechanic diagnosed as cracked tank, same as recall number 06230a. Vin does not match recall. Dealership and buick were not helpful at providing alternatives to getting issue fixed. Upon more research there are many complaints online of this same issue. Cracked tank and VIN is not listed in recall. This provides very dangerous conditions. Car smells like fuel inside and out. Never been in an accident or had any issues that would cause this problem.
Engine would shut off while driving or not start after driving. Engine power reduced light comes on and speed throttled down to 20mph, check engine light stays on now. Replaced relay box under hood since a connector was found burned. Have also replaced the computer, alternator, ignition relay switch, fuel sensor relay. Has not been driven on highway at all for fear of it happining in high speed traffic. Problems have been consistently happening since purchased oct 2015.
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?
Vehicle will go a few miles and stall illuminating battery light.if you let vehicle sit will restart only go a few more miles. Finally car will turn over for split second and RPM will go all the way down and car will stall. No check engine light. Had three different mechanics look at vehicle can not diagnose changed just about everything under hood.
Recently the cabin is filling with the smell of gas fumes while at idle and filling at gas station. There is no service engine light coming on, indicating some sort of leak in the fuel entrance to the tank. There is a recall #06230 that directly relates to this, however I am told that my vehicle was made a little later and gm had determined the later produced vehicles did not have the problem that required the fuel tank to be replaced. I think this needs to be investigated further.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Buick Rendezvous check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Buick Rendezvous?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, gas smell in the cabin and wrong fuel gauge reading.
Which Buick Rendezvous years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (21 complaints), 2003 (14 complaints) and 2006 (9 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Buick Rendezvous?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,113 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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