Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 050604016 | 05/01/2005 | 050604016A | 10014995 | Engine will not crank. *tt | 05/13/2005 |
| 03102005 | 03/10/2005 | 10014848 | Engine control module ecm reprogram. *eh | 05/10/2005 | |
| 050604002 | 01/01/2005 | 10013475 | Whistle noise on light acceleration. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 040602001 | 02/01/2004 | 10012667 | Information on higher that mid point reading for engine coolant temperature gage. normal condition. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 3139 | 01/01/2004 | 10010110 | Intermittent crank no start or stalls mil/dtc's p0443 p0645, p1689. *tc | 11/04/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3423 | 09/30/2008 | 3423B | 10020691 | 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. *pe | 12/22/2006 |
| 050604032 | 11/01/2006 | 050604032C | 10017358 | Reduced engine power, service engine soon (ses) light with one or more of the following dtcs p0121, p0221, p2119, p2122, p2138, p2176. *tt updated 08-20-07. *kb | 11/03/2005 |
| 3453 | 10017150 | Engine whine noise from 0 30 mph at 1000 2500 rpm. *sc | 10/25/2005 | ||
| 02143 | 01/01/2004 | 3033A | 10008866 | Awd 2,100-2,400 engine rpm moan/body boom noise. service vme. *tt | 08/24/2004 |
| 02091 | 01/01/2004 | 10007753 | Intermittent no start or crank - do not replace bcm. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 01620 | 01/01/2004 | 10007154 | Ly7 3.6l engine valve train tick noise.*mr | 06/03/2004 | |
| 02002 | 01/01/2004 | 10006937 | Engine- low mileage misfire. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 01986 | 01/01/2004 | 10006933 | Valvetrain tick or chatter- engine. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 01527 | 01/01/2004 | 10005464 | A whistle type noise coming from the engine. sit bulletin 1406534. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010845005 | 09/01/2006 | 010845005E | 627671 | Hard start, no start, stall, and/or fuel gauge inoperative or fluctuates. *yh updated *eh | 02/13/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 01797 | 01/01/2004 | 10006369 | Missing pollen or cabin filter. *mr | 04/30/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 3679 | 10019236 | Service vme - diagnostic trouble code p0420 or p0430. *ak | 02/22/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/27/2013 | 100000 | ||
| Vehicle lost coolant secondary to blown lower intake manifold gasket. gasket replaced, by certified gm dealer service center, engine continues to exhibit overheating. multiple attempts to 'purge' cooling system to no avail. vehicle in day 8 of hospital stay at this time. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact began to smell a burning odor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told coolant began to leak into the oil and destroyed a head gasket. the engine was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 01/18/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Two head gaskets blew on my car and i want to know if this has been a problem with buick rendezvous 2004 model or others. this car has only 67,000 miles. i see a list of recalls on this model and want to know if one of those could cause head gasket problems. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 42100 | 7 | 09/07/2004 |
| I have a 2004 buick rendezvous that i bought in 2004 with 9000 miles on it. at 32000 miles the check engine light came on and the dealer said the number three cylinder was misfiring. he reset the the cylinder and 10000 miles later it is doing it again. also at 42000 i have had to replace both front and rear breaks along with the power steering pump and the master cylinder. i think these are excessive breakdowns for a vehicle this age and milage. so far repairs to the vehicle in the last month have exceeded $1000.00. luckly i wasn't in and accident when the steering and breaks failed. there was no warnign chirp or dash indicator showing the steering and breaks were failing. *nm | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 5545 | 3 | 12/17/2004 |
| My 2004 buick rendezvous has been in the shop 8 times in 10 1/2 months. currently i am experiencing a loud noise (much like an air raid horn) while i am stopped in traffic and when i turn my vehicle off. it started back in april, the dealership could not recreate the noise, in the shop again 11/4/05 and again 11/11/05. i just do not feel safe in the car. i it is getting progressively worse, louder and more frequent, lasting longer. i purchased my vehicle 17 dec 04 and the very next day had a break problem. my service record is as follows: 1) 12/20/04- abs light on - all wheel drive disabled 2) 01/27/05 - abs light on - all wheel drive disabled 3) 4/25/05 - abs light on all wheel drive disabled would not drive over 40 mph - 3) 4/25/05 - passenger side mirror clicking when vehicle is put into reverse 3) 4/25/05 vehicle makes a loud air horn noise when vehicle is turned off 4) 5-19/05 - abs light on - all wheel drive disabled 4) 5/19/05 - vehicle looses power when making left turns or on incline 4) 5/16/05 installed rear lift gate latch 5) 7/15/05 driver side mirror glass came loose 6) 9/01/05 - drivers side power window inoperative- 7) 11/4/05 - very loud acceleration - exhaust manifold leaking right exhaust manifold 7) 11/4/05 loud noise while driving vehicle, stopping in traffic and when vehicle is turned off 8) 11/11/05 wobble in left front tire- reface front rotors out of round 8) 11/11/05 took vehicle in for the loud air horn noise while driving, stopping in traffic and turning vehicle off - had a 5 minute discussion with service person about this and it did not even make it on the invoice. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 23000 | 4 | 02/22/2005 |
| Dt: the starter and horn did not always work. thermostat and fuel gauge was not accurate. there had previously been a problem with the ignition switch and it was repaired due to a recall. the problem with the starter started in march of 2005. these problems have not been repaired as of yet. when the consumer took the vehicle it to the dealership they told her it was designed that way. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | |||
| The consumer stated his particular problem is that vehicle simply stopped running for no reason. *bf *sc *jb | |||
| 02/11/2005 | 7500 | 5 | 05/19/2004 |
| 2004 buick rendezvous has had engine failure 3 - 5 times. at low speeds 0-15 mph, car will will cut off. the car restarts immediately once you put it back to park or neutral. i took the car to the dealer on one occasion but they wre unable to duplicate problem. i will take it to the dealer again and provide the similar complaints by other consumers. *ak | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 7200 | 8 | 07/01/2004 |
| The vehicle stalled when driving on the highway. the vehicle would sometimes cut completely off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak while the dealer was trying to find the problem with the stalling, they found that the brake module lost communication with the computer. the stalling problem continued to occur. other problems were: the battery light had come on followed by engine stalling, the ebcm was intermittently dropping out therefore the ignition relay was replaced and the liftgate did not open properly. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/29/2004 | 9 | 02/23/2004 | |
| Several-failures, braking noise, front/rear tire wear, unsecured roof and top tail lamp. *bf steering wheel was noisy along with a thump roar and grinding, there was poor air flow circulation on the rear passenger side, the rack roof was unsecured and side rails, poor wear on the tires front/rear, rear wheel rubbing/grinding during normal operation, brake noises, poor idle and shuts off the engine, lack of air flow for passengers in the rear of the vehicle, and the right front passenger window black rubber seam buckled. *sc *jb | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 5300 | 4 | 07/20/2004 |
| Vehicle stalled intermittently at low speed of 0-15 mph, occasionally vehicle would restart. vehicle was taken to the dealer on one occasion, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. consumer was making another appointment with the dealer.*ak the dealer has installed a data recorder which has recorded one failure. the consumer is waiting for another failure before taking the vehicle back to the dealer. *nm | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 3000 | 2 | 01/31/2004 |
| While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and had vehicle towed to dealership, who did not resolve the problem. *ak this was a problem many times and not repaired. *tc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 1 | 12/01/2004 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the vehicle loses braking and steering power while driving. the failures cause the vehicle to stall. the dealer was unable to find the cause of failure. she took the vehicle to another auto repair shop and they called an expert, who stated that there was a design flaw with the engine and the fuel line was too close to the air intake system/valve. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, failure speed, and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was 21,000. | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 24030 | 12 | 06/13/2004 |
| Tl*- the contact said that the car shuts off wile driving at different speeds. the contact said that she as had taken the car to the repair shop, but they could not find a problem. it is still under warranty and the dealer has not give the contact a repair order for a possible problem. the contact stated that the speed at last failure was 25 mph. | |||
| 09/04/2004 | 13500 | 7 | 05/18/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated in stop and go traffic, the vehicle overheats. this is an intermittent problem. the contact continues driving the vehicle without the overheating causing damage. the dealership is unable to determine a problem and there are no codes on the computer. the cruise control did not work and the gas cap was faulty which caused the engine light to illuminate. updated 04/06/06. *jb | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 3000 | 10 | 07/17/2004 |
| I brought a buick rendevouz on july 17,2004. from the very first week i had it i told the dealer the gas gage doesnot work properly. they checked it over and still cannot find ahything wrong with it. and it still not working properply now but theat is not the biggest issu with this vehicle. the first incident 10.10.04. i was driving on the highway to work when the vehilce just stalls out. i didn't know what was going on. the car get rolling for a couple of sceonds and then i applied the brake put the car in park. a couple of seconds later i started the truck up and begin driving. i dropped the truck off to the dealer and told them what had occurred. they replaced a apart and sent me on my way. since then the vidhilce hase stalled out over 10 times. and someday it stalls out twice a day. i have brought it back to the dealer and they keep changeing and replacing parts but its not fixing the stalling out. i am scared that me and my daughter will killed from it stalling out. they just changed something witht the transmisson and now it back in the shop with the same problem. | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 10000 | 3 | |
| 2004 buick rendezvous has had engine failure three times.*mr the vehicle would stall intermittently while driving. the first time the dealer replaced the fuel pump at 10000 miles. the second time the dealer replaced the crank position sensor at 11000. the vehicle stalled a third time at 12000 miles and was taken to the dealer. the dealer has not determined the cause of the failure. the consumer believes she should be give a new vehicle since the problem cannot seem to be permanently resolved. *nm | |||
| 03/07/2004 | 1800 | 3 | 01/17/2004 |
| The following are the symptoms which i experienced within 1-3 miles of leaving your dealership: 1.transmission disengaged 2.engine raced 3.transmission reengaged 4.the vehicle lurched forward, causing me to have to break to avoid an accident 5.speedometer readings were all over the dial and not indicative of speeds actually traveled. when the above was not happening the transmission shifted very unevenly*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 100 | 1 | 09/04/2004 |
| Gas mileage- sticker listing is 18/28 for 2004 buick rendezvous. has 7800 miles. vehicle has never exceeded 18 mph even at highway driving. dealer has checked several times, has done a road test and came up with 17.4 mixed highway driving. they state that is what to expect.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 63629 | 1 | 09/24/2003 |
| Service engine soon light came on and the service technician found the mass air flow sensor was not properly connected after the fuel system was serviced. the technician subsequently found the fuel tank harness was corroded and needed to be replaced. the service manager advised that this connector was exposed to the weather elements and if the connector failed the engine would shut off while driving. this is a serious safety hazard in my opinion. the connector was replaced at a cost of $199.50. *jb | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 1422 | 3 | 05/30/2004 |
| Service engin light cam eon and stayed on. service department advised three separate emission system problems. june 2, 2004 evap alarm on fuel cap, june 12, 2004 large leak detected found leaking solonoid, june 22, 2004 large leak detected had vehicle for 2 days and returned stating everything was okay. *ak | |||