general problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

Four problems related to power train 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.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While driving 40 mph, the acceleration decreased and the engine revved. An independent mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

Car is reluctant to move at low speeds (25/30 mph). Gear moves very reluctantly into higher gear. Hear loud cluttering noises from gear box, metals grinding against each other. This causes slowing the traffic and feel as if someone will hit me from behind. Feel unsafe to drive. Safety issue.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine was still running and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2002

While driving the vehicles transmission jerked heavily, the gears locked up and the vehicle accelerated. The dealer was notified.




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