Buick Rendezvous power steering loss problems

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 15 miles · NC · crash

This SUV was purchased at the end of august 2016 and once in the car and driving down the road we realized the vehicle power steering was hard to turn and the brakes were going all the way down. We also had a car accident, because it was very hard to turn and once in the parking space the brakes went completely out and when trying to stop the SUV would not stop and we hit a parked car with the lady in the car on 9/11/2016. Went on line and noticed recalls for power steering and cloth seats on some models for air bags. Spoke with gmc and informed power steering recall and would like SUV checked. Called tow truck to take vehicle to gmc. When we got there the service department request we try to purchase a new car instead of getting the vehicle fixed. The next day we were notified the truck was not worth repairing the damages were over 1,000 for power steering and brakes. This car was sold with all these problems and I feel since there was previous defects with this vehicle we should at least be given some type of compensation or a new vehicle.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the power steering assist light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where it was restarted. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed May 17, 2015 · 93,333 miles · TX

For the third time in about two weeks, my car had the "reduced engine power" light pop up and it just slowly came to a stop while driving on the highway. The second time it happened I also lost power steering. Each time I managed to pull over to the side of the road and I jump started the car. Another reported incident on here said that they just waited a few minutes to restart it, but I have a portable device that allowed me to jump start my car immediately. I went to autozone to test the alternator and the battery and both were fine. This may or may not be unrelated, but whenever I start my car I usually have to press the gas pedal a little bit or the car won't start properly.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 109,046 miles · OH

I was traveling on I - 75 at 65mph and the vehicle engine stopped. No power steering no brakes. I coasted to the median turned of the ignition waited aprox. 15 seconds and turned on the ignition and the vehicle started.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 93,092 miles · FL

The car was bucking and staling while I was on the road. I kept losing power steering and the windshield wipers would coming on. The gm dealer diagnosed the problem in the invoice report as " faulty ignition switch" the part number given as 15242754.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Engine · 90,000 miles · VA

At any given speed the "reduced engine power" light comes on and the car comes to a complete stop. There is no power steering, etc. It's extremely dangerous because of being able to get the car off the road. I am reduced to driving on the service road and still do not feel safe. Interstate is out of the question. After reading many reviews regarding repairs, I am not inclined to spend a tremendous amount of money for repairing a car that obviously no one can repair. I believe the manufacturer should be responsible for recalling this car. It's extremely dangerous and I cannot believe there have been no fatalities due to the fact at any given time the vehicle loses power. I noticed there was a recall on seat belts, believe me that is minor compared to the terror of being on an interstate or secondary road with grandchildren and the engine on your car completely stops. Please intervene on behalf of myself and countless others. Obviously this vehicle is not safe for anyone to drive. I will be parking mine because from what I have read it appears this problem is a factory one and the mechanics cannot repair these cars. Thank you for your time and consideration and hopefully with enough input the manufacturer will begin recalling the rendezvous and make it a safe vehicle. By the way, on one occasion I started the car, and while still in our garage, "reduced engine power" light came on. Thankful I was still in my garage that day. Shortly after trying a few times, the car started, then on the way to pick up grandchildren, died again on a two-lane road and had to find a tiny area to pull off. I am not in a position to buy another car. I haven't been able to read where anyone has actually had their car repaired. I bought this car especially for driving my 4 grandchildren. I'm 72 and now unable to have that pleasure due to the danger of stopping.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Steering · 72,586 miles · CA

A total and sudden loss of steering occurred as I left the curb and started into the street. Although it felt like I had power steering, I had absolutely no control of the front wheels and therefore the car was totally out of control except for the brakes. The car was taken to the buick dealer. The service department described the failure sequence as follows: first the bracket holding the steering rack on the r/h side broke loose then the mounting bolt on the left side of the rack fell out. I found the bolt in the street and gave it to the service manager. After the bolt holding the left side fell out, there was nothing holding the steering rack in place so there was no possibility of controlling the car. The dealer replaced the rack two or three times during the next week thinking that the replacement racks was defective. However there was still a problem in the power steering. It seemed to bind up when making a turn, only sometimes. Finally, the dealer replaced the steering shaft saying that a u-joint in the steering shaft was broken or badly damaged. Now it appears that the problem has been solved. I have a photograph showing the rack with the broken mount. It appears that the weld that holds the mounting bracket to the rack, broke loose. My wife is the original owner of the car. The car has never been in an accident. The car has never been used for any type of off-road use. The car has only been driven on city streets and public highways by drivers that are more than 60 years old. The car (and wheels) show no sign of damage. The dealer said there was no recall on this model car and that he had never seen such a failure. Because the car is out of warranty, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the failures. However, although I did pay to have the steering rack replaced, they did not charge additional for the steering column.

Filed Jan 1, 2010 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · KY

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous and on many (at least once per month for the last 3 yrs) occasions driving (especially at night), the power goes out to all the outside and inside lights and the car seems to do a system reboot. We've been scared out of our mind and have to pull over to remedy it (by unplugging battery and putting it back on) we've had the whole car shut off, lose power steering and nearly run off an embankment. We've taken it to mechanics, but it still happens. Other website complaints show it is the body control module and gm is aware of it, but no recall has occurred. I am attempting to get this looked at now, but after looking at the website complaints, I'm not the only one dealing with this. These have all been near-misses for our family and one was extremely scary when you have an 18-wheeler coming at you with not lights and no power steering at night. Please move forward and have gm do something about this before it results in something more severe than near-miss accidents.

Filed Nov 18, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous which was purchased new in 2003. She stated that the power steering failed on the vehicle and over time it developed a slow leak. There were repairs made to the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. It became extremely hard to utilize the steering wheel and when attempting to put power steering fluid in the vehicle, it would leak back out. The hub bearings also failed causing the brakes to function improperly when attempting to stop and early wear and tear on her tires. No additional repairs made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were under 90,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2007 · Steering · 16,000 miles · MN

Complete and total loss of steering while driving down highway. Fortunate that there was no oncoming traffic, loss of control, or damage.