Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

: the contact stated the vehicle's front wheel bearings went bad. The wheel bearings made a loud sound and were replaced. The replacement wheel bearings were also defective and had to be replaced.

Left front wheel bearing failed. . . . Replaced. Odometer failed at 5000 miles. . . Replaced. Odometer failed at 52000 miles. . . Replaced.

Both right and left front wheel bearings had to be replaced on the vehicle. The first (left) was replaced at approx 35,000 miles. The right bearing was replaced at 43,000 miles. The vehicle has no heavy use and is driven approx. 1,400 miles per month.

Both front wheel bearings need replaced at 67,000 miles. Along with right axle. Bearings squeal. Right axle has crunching noise along with.

Low roar in front underside of vehicle, 53,000 miles. Took to dealership. Told it was a front wheel bearing and would cost $450+ and $36 diagnostic fee. Took to independent and had service done for $330 inclusive. On March 10, same noise occurring. Other front wheel bearing, 65,000 miles. Complained to gm. They assured me if I took to dealership for repair that gm would reimburse. Did so and then was denied. Total cost was $494 for second wheel bearing. Reason from wear & tear. I was able to put 65,000 miles on original tires. Obviously not a 'wear and tear' situation. Obviously defective equipment. Gm should be liable!.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. It was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the front wheel bearing on the driver's side needed to be replaced.

Increased noise and excessive tire wear at 40,000 miles. Bad wheel bearing on passenger side and was replaced. Two weeks later, increased noise again. Drivers side wheel bearing is also bad and will have to be replaced.

Consumer states that wheel bearings failed at 43000 miles. The cause has yet to be determined.

I have had all four wheel bearing on my 2002 Buick Rendezvous clx which was purchased new in may, 2002. I drive alot of miles, perform all regular maintanence and the vehicle currently has 120,000 mile. The first wheel bearing went bad at around 92,000.

Front left wheel bearing failed with 64,000 on the vehicle. Right rear wheel bearing was replaced at the same time. Left rear bearing has been diagnosed as bad and must be replaced. Both front bearing failed at 30,000 miles and need to be replaced. Right front bearing was replaced a second time at 43,539 miles.

Front right wheel bearing has been replaced tow times in the past 6 months.

While driving , the front of the vehicle started to vibrate. This was caused by front wheel bearing assembly failure. The part was replaced. The driver's side was the partial failure and the passenger's side was near catastrophic failure and may have resulted in the wheel locking up after continued use.

Front left side wheel bearing failed at 30,000 miles of wear. Within two week or less the right side wheel bearing failed. Dealer was notified and made the repairs.

While driving the consumer heard a grinding noise. Upon inspection it was noted that the front wheel bearings failed prematurely.