9.2
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$1,260.00
Average Mileage:
91,260 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replacement of gasket and head rebuild (6 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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2008Nov 24
Rendezvous CXL
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
water coolant issues in the oil
head gasket need replaced
just paid it off and they told me it had at least 6 months before it dies
2006Mar 15
Rendezvous CX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 62,758 miles
New rad @ 60K, Head Gasket #1 @ 101K, Head Gasket #2 @ 192K. Lemon, Nuff said
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Jan 02
Rendezvous CX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,322 miles
After the last oil change I noticed a coolant smell (faint). a week or so later I heard the lifters ticking at start-up; checked the oil level and noticed the overflow tank for coolant was dry. Was wondering where the coolant went, added some. The ticking stopped, but started again a few days later. This time when I checked the oil level it was full of coolant. I can't believe GM has the nerve to beg for help from me,(us), when they treat us like dirt! what can be done about this?
2008Nov 25
Rendezvous
- Automatic transmission
- 179,000 miles
I have a family of 4......
We have not yet had this fixed due to costing us about $2300.00 I see this happens alot and it should be on the recall list! But I guess not!
Tiger did you have this trouble? If so come on man make them recall it?
2007Aug 17
Rendezvous CX 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 54,000 miles
The head gasket is one of the many problems I've had with the Rendezvous: AWD disabled when you most need it, Wheel bearings, Drive Shaft replacement, Fuel Tank replacement, driver and passenger Power Window replacement, Paint peeling on hood. I love the car, very comfortable, nice ride, lots of power, not bad on gas but the car is a mechanical disaster. Today I had to have the A/C recharged. I thought it was the condenser as that was the next thing on the list of problems with this car. The majority of Rendezvous owners experience all the above problems when the car reaches the 50,000 mile and above mark. A class action suit has been filed against Buick for the gasket problem. I paid 1600$ to fix the gasket but the lawsuit will only reimburse me 800$. I think they should recall the whole car and reimburse me the 30,000$ I paid for the car. Wonder if Tiger would go to bat for me?
2008Feb 25
Rendezvous CXL 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
Replaced head gasket at dealer's expense with $300 deductible. Dealer felt bad because they misdiagnosed the problem twice before they finally got it right. Maybe the dealer couldn't believe that at 82,000 miles the car needed a new head gasket either.
2007Feb 03
(reported on)Rendezvous CX 3.4 L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
After noticing that the temperature gauge fluctuated from hot to cold and back again after driving for 15 minutes and then smelling coolant, took to dealer. They said that the head gasket was leaking and spewing coolant onto the engine. Also, because of the leak, the head was damaged and the valve train had to be replaced. The head had to be re-surfaced and this process was farmed out for over a week before the vehicle was finally reassembled and given back. After talking to several guys with more experience than me, this is uncommon for the GM 3.4 V6. At any rate, it was a very costly repair.
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2009Sep 04
Rendezvous CX V6
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When I came to your dealership on September 3, 2009 I informed you that I was looking for a good reliable car. I test drove the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, and when I got back from test driving the vehicle I showed you that the sensor on the dash board was indicating hot coolant temp, track off anti lock, and service traction soon.
You told me that it would not be a problem and that you would take it right over to your mechanic to get it fixed. As we both verbally agree to this arrangement I gave you $500.00 cash to place the vehicle on hold.
The next day September 4, 2009 I returned to your dealership, and at that time you informed me that the cars’ radiator had to be replaced and the car was good to go. I then gave you the rest of the payment in the amount of 4500.00 for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous with the understanding that it was good to go.
Later that night me and my boyfriend notice that the lights on the dash board came on stating once again indicating hot coolant temp, track off, anti lock, and service traction soon
The following day September 5, 2009 I took my boyfriend to work, and drooped my dog off at the Groomer which is no more then five miles from our home, But on the way back home the indicators was making the same annoying beeping noise, and the sensor system on the dash board was stating the same thing as before hot coolant temp I had no choice but to pull into the Hess gas station on 49th Street. Where I called you and informed you on what was going on. You told me to stay there and you will have a tow truck pick me up and take it back to your mechanic around 11am when we arrived the mechanic told me that it will take him two-three hours to be fixed. I walk across the street to your dealership and explain to you what the mechanic told me. Now after I gave you my $5000.00 cash I’m stuck at your dealership with no car, and no way home. I was truly a inconvenience, and had to rely on a friend and put out for gas money for transportation to and from your place of business.
The mechanic called me around 3:30 pm to inform me that the car was done the thermostat had to be replaced. At that time I called you asking if you was ready for me to pick it up, and you told me yes. I arrived there to pick up the vehicle at 4:00 pm and drove it for 15min to my brothers house. The car sat for 2 ½ hours. I then proceeded to drive home and the lights on the dash board came back on indicating once again hot coolant. I had to pull onto the median on the highway and sit there for 25 minutes till the car cool down.
Wow, I was thinking to myself. I just got this car out the shop not even four hours ago and I'm on the side of the road what a big inconvenience. But by this time not only am I irritated but it’s a safety hazard that I have to be stuck on the highway. I had to pick my boyfriend up from work and didn't know if I was even going to make it. I had to stop six times before I got to his job, and when I got there on the way to our house we had to stop another three times before we even made it home. The car has been sitting ever since.
I'm not sure what to think right about now. I can't get a hold of you because your mail box on your voice mail is full, and to top it all off its a long holiday weekend. So while everyone is off enjoying there holiday, I had to cancel my plans of going away for the holiday. My holiday was ruined, stuck sitting in a house with a car I just purchased that can’t make it down the block without overheating. Oh yeah the with all this going on I forgot to mention the tires are making a screeching noise.
Danielle H.
Largo, FL, USA
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