Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 08-07-30-016 | 04/01/2008 | 080730016A | 10025421 | Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08. *pe | 08/07/2008 |
| 080730002 | 03/01/2008 | 080730002A | 10025065 | Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe | 07/08/2008 |
| 4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| 060730023 | 09/01/2006 | 10020766 | 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. replace complete second clutch assembly. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 3365A | 10017095 | Ticking or knocking noise cracked or broken flexplate. various models including oldsmobile bonneville 2006. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 4157 | 10022359 | All wheel drive disable lamp on. *kb | 08/03/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. when i returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. i immediately unplugged the charger. i tried to start the car and it was completely dead. after examining the fuses, i noticed that the one for the charger as well as the one for the interior lights was completely melted. after further research it was discovered that the wiring harness under the dash was completely melted - had i not gone out when i did, the car probably would have caught fire. this should never have happened - there should be safety features int he vehicle to cut the power to the charger immediately if there is a short. it was towed to the dealer last night. they are claiming this is not covered by warranty though this is obviously a problem with the rendezvous. besides this - the check engine light has been on twice, the transmission is about to go, the alarm system never worked as well as the remote start. they sold me a vehicle with known issues and don't want to stand behind it. i don't think i will ever buy a buick again. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2010 | 55212 | ||
| 2006 buck rendezvous with 55212 miles had front wheel bearings go bad. cost was over $300 each to replace the front bearing assembly. gm and buck refused to cover the cost. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 30000 | ||
| There is a noise from the engine compartment when the transmission is shifted from forward to reverse and back. there is a growl coming from the rear differential when the differential is warmed up and a turn is made at any speed. according to a mechanic, all these problems are due to drive/power train looseness. while there has not been an accident yet, it appears that one is likely. | |||
| 11/08/2007 | 17542 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 40,000 miles trans went out. starting grinding incident @same time. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| 2006 buick rendezvous: operator stopped the car in parking lot, turned off the ignition and removed the keys. car was in drive d and keys were removed. later, car rolled backward and hit another car in parking lot (luckily no one was injured). dealer indicates that the keys cannot be removed when car is in drive. the rendezvous safety feature in the steering wheel / ignition is not working. *tr | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 7500 | 1 | 01/02/2006 |
| On june 12, 2006 i was leaving my work place with both of my children. i was in the process of strapping my daughter's seat belt on her (age 5) when my 2 year old son jumped up into the driver seat and pulled the vehicle out of park. the car immediately started to roll backwards, as it was parked on a gradual slope. i was trapped behind the left side passenger door until the car made a slight turn and i was able to get out from behind the door. with the door still open the car then made a hard right turn and the passenger door opened where my daughter was sitting caught the tree and bounced back forward approximately 10 feet where it came to rest. i ran down to the car got my son out of the driver seat and pulled the keys straight out of the ignition. the motor of the car was not running at the time either. i phoned the dealership the next morning and they told me that there is no way that the shift lever can be pulled out of the parked position without the brake being depressed, which it was not as my son was standing in the front seat the entire time. they then called gm and i was told to call the customer service number. i called and after 2.5 weeks of waiting gm is claiming that this particular car, 2006 buick rendezvous can be pulled out of park if the key was in the accessory position, which i do not believe it was because the radio would have been playing which it was not. therefore gm is taking no responsibility for the damages to my vehicle. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/28/2006 | 99 | 9 | 02/03/2006 |
| In 02-06 i traded a '03 buick rendezvous for a '06 rendezvous. taking a financial loss on the trade, because, with a serious heart condition, i was willing to take the loss in exchange for the security and safety of a new car under warranty, signing a low lease agreement. instantly i noticed a problem with the rough drivability of the car. a right or left turn would result in the wheel pulling in the opposite direction of the turn while the wheel then skipped back around to center.the gas mileage was not as reported by gmac. i'm lucky if i get 250 miles per16 gal. tank. the gauge drops 1/4 to 1/2 a tank in less than 10-12 miles, or registers 1/2 full after being topped off. i notified gmac that i wanted out of my lease agreement due to their unsuccessful attempts to fix these problems. in 4 days gm couldn't balance 10 new tires or fix the gauge. i'm distressed and annoyed. carl blacks sales rep, bob hascom, said he would initiate a buy back on 08-01-06. the matter however has been ignored. waiting patiently 3 hrs. one day at their service depart.(after being instructed to come back after putting 500 miles on the car) for the above issues, i read a brochure on wheel vibratiion, detailing force or dynamic wheel balancing. buick has put 10 new tires on my car over 4 days on the 2nd occasion. it stated that the inability to balance tires could be a wheel to axle mounting error, which i suspect is the true problem. with the gauge issue, i never know if i am truly out of gas or have enough gas to get home. my sense of security is destroyed: the only reason for taking a $$ loss on the trade in the first place. can this situation be investigated?*jb | |||