Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

At 54,000 miles and only 2 weeks after the purchase of this vehicle the head gasket had to be replaced. After only 80,000 miles the transmission was replaced. The blower for the heat or air conditioner only works on three or above, the air conditioning no longer works, both rear coil springs must be replaced, an outer tierod is bad, two rear bushings need to be replaced, the front right control arm is broken, the drivers side window goes down but not up, it is leaking antifreeze and the tires keep going bad because they are wearing incorrectly. This car is a total piece of garbage. Every time I turn around it needs another repair. The cost of the repairs is almost as much as I have paid on the vehicle so far.

Incidents. My 2002 Buick Rendezvous has had 3 transmission problems, the last one the transmission exploded. Per service tech.

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The transmission in the vehicle did not work properly (hard shifting). The consumer knew of technical service bulletins issued for this problem. The vehicle did not shift hard at speeds of up 25 mph. . The consumer stated the vehicle did not shift properly and accelerate properly from a stop.

When vehicle changes gears it will stall out. Contacted dealer, they can't fix problem.

While driving on highway at 65mph vehicle would not accelerate and car slowed down. Dealer contacted, said it was caused by transmission shaft pump having a defect.

While on a steep hill vehicle will not go in reverse. Wheels will not spin at all when it is on a hill. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.