Five problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous based on all problems reported for the 2002 Rendezvous.
The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat while in motion. A local mechanic diagnosed that the head gasket was failing. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 140,000 and the current mileage was 140,030.
The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that in July of 2006 the head gasket failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, crowley Buick, and repaired. The head gasket failed again on March 27, 2007. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Had to replace head gaskets on 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 3400 cc engine, with 71,034 miles, this is a common problem with this engine, I want to be included in class action lawsuit against Buick, seeking reimbursement for this expense.
The oil pan gasket failed and cause an oil leak. Buick failed to honor the warranty on this part. As a result I paid $670 to repair the vehicle.
37,700 mile vehicle didn't blow heat. Next day vehicle overheated in town. After coolant flush and air bleed vehicle overheated on highway. Dealer diagnosed bad head gasket and replaced at owners' expense minus parts.