Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 2005 Buick Rendezvous

One problem related to engine head gasket failure has been reported for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Buick Rendezvous based on all problems reported for the 2005 Rendezvous.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle overheated. The contact pulled to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the temperature returned to normal. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the thermostat but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test where it was determined that a hole was in the head gasket, which needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the head gasket replaced. The failure mileage was 96,500.




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