Buick Rendezvous owners have reported 2 problems related to steering pinion shaft (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Rendezvous based on all problems reported for the Rendezvous.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. While driving less than 50 mph, the contact heard snapping and clicking noises coming from the steering wheel. Later, the keys became locked in the ignition and he was unable to start the vehicle or turn the keys. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty, but the failures continued. The steering shaft was replaced a total of three times, but the steering wheel continued to make clicking, grinding, and snapping noises. The dealer informed the contact not to bring the vehicle back for service because they could not remedy the failures. They stated that they did everything possible to make the necessary repairs, but were unsuccessful. The current and failure mileages were less than 55,937. Updated 5/20/2010
the steering rack and pinion was also replaced. Updated 08/18/jb.
See
all problems of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
🔎.
Steering rack has loose play in joints. Dealer had to replace steering shaft and rack and pinion. I was unaware this was a problem until vehicle failed to to fuel pump problem on same day.
See
all problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
🔎.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Pinion Shaft problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems |