11 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous based on all problems reported for the 2003 Rendezvous.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the fuel tank leaked and there was an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel leak was near the filler spout. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) was related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The car has a noise and it lags at 4k rpm. We had it diagnosed and there where no codes. The noise has gotten worse. We were driving down the road and it staled out on us and then again when we were pulling in our driveway. I need it fixed and I refuses to pay for something that wont even show up on a shops computer.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate up an incline. The contact mentioned that when travelling at a steady speed, the vehicle jerked violently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
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 dignosed the problem in the invoice report as " faulty ignition switch" the part number given as 15242754.
The car would buck while I was on the road. During these times the wipers might come on and be intermittent. I took the cat in to a gm dealer. The problem was diagnosed as a faulty ignition switch, and so stated on my invoice. I called gm on this for a refund and was told that there were not enough complaints on this model. Its interesting that the 2003 Saturn, which was a recall, had the same ignition switch.
Losing oil and water everyday temp. Gauge showing hot. Now trac and anti brake light comes on. Brake pedal is got a jumping movement. We got our 2003 Buick Rendezvous a couple years ago.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact started the vehicle and the heater was activated with a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to a melted cable connected to the heater and the air conditioner. The technician replaced the heater module and cable. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls and was unable to provide further assistance. The current mileage was 65,500. The failure mileage was 65,373.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. The dealer replaced the head gasket, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired a second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that they have had three of the four cylinders replaced on the vehicle. The carmax dealership were the vehicle was purchased honored the extended warranty on the first two cylinders, but the vehicle was no longer covered by the warranty. The contact took the vehicle to a Buick dealer who stated that the cylinder failure was a known issue and that the contact would need to replace the engine. The contact stated that the all wheel drive and anti-lock brake lights have been going on/off since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 70311 and the current mileage was 105000.
When attempting to start the vehicle power failed. As a result, vehicle became inoperative. Dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Transmission failure- replaced 12/04, wheel hub bearing failure-replaced 06/05, heating/ac problems since new 09/03, brake problems since new, window regulators replaced 2x's, hatch latch failure-multiple, parking brake failure 07/04-present, overheating 07/04-present.