Power Train Problems of Buick Rendezvous

Buick Rendezvous owners have reported 89 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Buick Rendezvous

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving on a local street approximately 35-40 mph, the vehicle started losing motive power and was shuddering while shifting gear. The “service engine now” warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In March 2009, while driving 10 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning and he was unable to shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected and diagnosed with a faulty transmission.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

2003 Buick Rendezvous. . . Making humming noise when turning wheel. Very bad. I took it to a garage and they tell me it is the differential, that it will take 9 pints of fluid to flush it out at 29 dollars a pint! if I don't get this done, it will freeze up and will not move.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

03' Buick Rendezvous. Axle assembly (front) failed at 60,000/4 years. Repaired at Buick dealership that costs ~600 parts plus labor. Was told it would be a severe safety risk if not fixed.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While driving 40 mph, the transmission failed. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the failure prevented the vehicle from accelerating, which could have led to a crash. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.   Read details...




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