Owners have filed 131 complaints
about the 2006 Buick Rendezvous with NHTSA between 2006 and 2025.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 22
Against the median year of the Buick Rendezvous. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
21.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 52
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2006 compares with every other Buick Rendezvous
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
54.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
98.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1211.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
109.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1816.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2119.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2422.0%
150,000+ miles
109.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2006peak 7May 2025
Recalls on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06V417000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Risk: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200619949,116 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 279,215 milesFlorahome, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 4/8/19 IT DID NOT INVOLVE ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO MY EXIT AND LOOKED TO MY LEFT TO SEE IF I WAS ABLE TO MERGE, WHEN I DID MY RIGHT TIRE HIT THE SIDE OF SOME WET GRASS AND WHEN IT DID MY CAR STARTED SPINNING OUTTA CONTROL AND I ENDED UP HITTING A PALM TREE STRAIGHT ON. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I ENDED UP WITH A BROKEN BACK IN 2 PLACES. I HAD 2 HAVE 2 SURGERY'S THUS FAR. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. THE IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH FOR THE BAGS TO DEPLOY BUT THEY DIDN'T. THE DOCTOR SAID IF MY AIR BAGS WOULD OF DEPLOYED I WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFERED A BROKEN BACK. ITS CAUSED ME LOTS OF PAIN AND SUFFERING DUE TO BROKEN BACK AND LOSS OF A NEW JOB I WAS ABOUT TO START THE NEXT DAY. THE ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW THE DRIVER SIDE WHERE I HIT AND SHOWS NO AIR BAG IN SITE.
NHTSA complaint #11217705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesRockford, IL1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS HAS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEADING FROM TANK TO INJECTORS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR DUE TO THE HEAT SHIELD WRAP INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER. OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND THEN DRIPS FOR IN EXCESS OF 5 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11073376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesSouthbridge, MACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS TO BOTH ARMS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 06/14/16
NHTSA complaint #10854315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesSouthbridge, MACrash1 injured
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS TO BOTH ARMS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 06/14/16
NHTSA complaint #10854315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hopkins, SCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN DECEMBER 2014, THE VERY FIRST NIGHT DRIVING IT HOME, THE ENGINE WOULD NIT START. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER, TOOK THE CAR BACK AND WATCHED AS THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS TO BE A NORMAL ISSUE WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL. THEN I NOTICED THE FAULTY GAS GUAGE, READING LOW FUEL THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAVE GAS. AGAIN, CONTACTED THE DEALER, TOOK IT BACK AND YET AGAIN, DIAGNOSTIC RAN WITH CLEAR READINGS. I LOOKED UP THAYLT ISSUE AND OF COURSE, COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE WERE COMMON. FINALLY, ON APRIL 9TH I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED, GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. AFTER THE FRONT IMPACT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THEN LANDED ON ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. HOW IS IT SAFE TO HAVE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SERIOUS ISSUES AND NOTHING BE DONE ABOUT IT BY THE MANUFACTURES! I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE DUE TO THE AIRBAGS FAILING WHICH IS A, YET AGAIN, A COMMON COMPLAINT!
NHTSA complaint #10723944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hopkins, SCCrash1 injured
ENGINE
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN DECEMBER 2014, THE VERY FIRST NIGHT DRIVING IT HOME, THE ENGINE WOULD NIT START. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER, TOOK THE CAR BACK AND WATCHED AS THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS TO BE A NORMAL ISSUE WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL. THEN I NOTICED THE FAULTY GAS GUAGE, READING LOW FUEL THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAVE GAS. AGAIN, CONTACTED THE DEALER, TOOK IT BACK AND YET AGAIN, DIAGNOSTIC RAN WITH CLEAR READINGS. I LOOKED UP THAYLT ISSUE AND OF COURSE, COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE WERE COMMON. FINALLY, ON APRIL 9TH I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED, GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. AFTER THE FRONT IMPACT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THEN LANDED ON ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. HOW IS IT SAFE TO HAVE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SERIOUS ISSUES AND NOTHING BE DONE ABOUT IT BY THE MANUFACTURES! I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE DUE TO THE AIRBAGS FAILING WHICH IS A, YET AGAIN, A COMMON COMPLAINT!
NHTSA complaint #10723944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 134,103 milesWillowick, OH
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 134,103.
NHTSA complaint #11663388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,103 milesWillowick, OH
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 134,103.
NHTSA complaint #11663388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ralston, NE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line heat shield rusted and is leaking gas. I noticed gas outside before getting into car few days before gas leak was noticeable. I could not tell if it was my car or not as it was always in a parking lot that I noticed smelling gas. Yesterday, I noticed I had to pump the gas a couple times in order to start car. Went to the grocery store, and when leaving store, gas oder was strong. Once I was on my way home, 5 miles from store. Gas smell was strong inside cabin, and once home gas continued to leak for another 5-10 minutes after turning car off. I inspected the the leak this morning, and could see the heat shield on fuel line was rusted through along the underside of fuel line u joint. I am waiting for my car to be inspected by Fire Departmnet so that I can have to towed (Nebraska requirement to towe car with gas leaking issue) to repair shop.
NHTSA complaint #11600965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mason City, IA
STEERING
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involved and I’m not sinking anymore into it then I have.. GM products are junk!!! Repair it
NHTSA complaint #11569749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mason City, IA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involved and I’m not sinking anymore into it then I have.. GM products are junk!!! Repair it
NHTSA complaint #11569749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mason City, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involved and I’m not sinking anymore into it then I have.. GM products are junk!!! Repair it
NHTSA complaint #11569749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesMorenci, MI
ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVABLE
NHTSA complaint #11255990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 279,215 milesFlorahome, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 4/8/19 IT DID NOT INVOLVE ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO MY EXIT AND LOOKED TO MY LEFT TO SEE IF I WAS ABLE TO MERGE, WHEN I DID MY RIGHT TIRE HIT THE SIDE OF SOME WET GRASS AND WHEN IT DID MY CAR STARTED SPINNING OUTTA CONTROL AND I ENDED UP HITTING A PALM TREE STRAIGHT ON. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I ENDED UP WITH A BROKEN BACK IN 2 PLACES. I HAD 2 HAVE 2 SURGERY'S THUS FAR. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. THE IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH FOR THE BAGS TO DEPLOY BUT THEY DIDN'T. THE DOCTOR SAID IF MY AIR BAGS WOULD OF DEPLOYED I WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFERED A BROKEN BACK. ITS CAUSED ME LOTS OF PAIN AND SUFFERING DUE TO BROKEN BACK AND LOSS OF A NEW JOB I WAS ABOUT TO START THE NEXT DAY. THE ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW THE DRIVER SIDE WHERE I HIT AND SHOWS NO AIR BAG IN SITE.
NHTSA complaint #11217705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watford City, ND
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS HAS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEADING FROM TANK TO INJECTORS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR DUE TO THE HEAT SHIELD WRAP INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER. OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND THEN DRIPS FOR IN EXCESS OF 5 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11210018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesMT. Prospect, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE HAS HARD START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. FOR EXAMPLE WHEN RUNNING ERRANDS. BY THE TIME YOU COME OUT OF THE STORE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO START. TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. GAS MUST BE PIMPED AT THE SAME TIME AS TURNING IGNITION IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. MULTIPLE MECHANICS STATE THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE ISSUE. BATTERY & THROTTLE BODY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL NOT RENDER TO THE ISSUE. THIS ISSUE CONSTANTLY HAPPENS AND THANKFULLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11189680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesJackson, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED SLOWLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL PUMP CHECK VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint #11185973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 212,314 milesThornton, CO
POWER TRAIN
CAR KEPT RUNNING HOT AND NO REMEDY WAS FOUND FOR IT. BATTERIES AND OTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL THINGS; BUT THE CAR RUNNING HOT WAS NEVER RESOLVED EVEN WITH REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT ETC. I COULD ONLY DRIVE ABOUT A BLOCK AND THE CHECK COOLING SYSTEM ERROR CAME ON AND THE CAR SPEED WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN AND THE ENGINE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF IF YOU CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WHILE HOT....SMOKE FROM THE HOOD ETC. WOULD HAPPEN. COULD FEEL INTENSE HEAT WHEN RAISED THE HOOD. IF THE CAR WAS STATIONARY....AFTER RUNNING FOR A WHILE IT WOULD STILL RUN HOT AND EVENTUALLY THE HOT LIGHT WOULD COME ON IN THE INSIDE WARNING PANEL. THE LAST MECHANIC TOOK IT APART AND NEVER PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, NEITHER FIXED THE CAR RUNNING HOT PROBLEM. THE UPLOADED FILES AND PICTURES WILL SHOW THE CONDITION MY CAR WAS LEFT IN AND THE AUTO PARTS TAKEN ALOOSE/APART AND NOT RECONNECTED.
NHTSA complaint #11098632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 212,314 milesThornton, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR KEPT RUNNING HOT AND NO REMEDY WAS FOUND FOR IT. BATTERIES AND OTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL THINGS; BUT THE CAR RUNNING HOT WAS NEVER RESOLVED EVEN WITH REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT ETC. I COULD ONLY DRIVE ABOUT A BLOCK AND THE CHECK COOLING SYSTEM ERROR CAME ON AND THE CAR SPEED WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN AND THE ENGINE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF IF YOU CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WHILE HOT....SMOKE FROM THE HOOD ETC. WOULD HAPPEN. COULD FEEL INTENSE HEAT WHEN RAISED THE HOOD. IF THE CAR WAS STATIONARY....AFTER RUNNING FOR A WHILE IT WOULD STILL RUN HOT AND EVENTUALLY THE HOT LIGHT WOULD COME ON IN THE INSIDE WARNING PANEL. THE LAST MECHANIC TOOK IT APART AND NEVER PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, NEITHER FIXED THE CAR RUNNING HOT PROBLEM. THE UPLOADED FILES AND PICTURES WILL SHOW THE CONDITION MY CAR WAS LEFT IN AND THE AUTO PARTS TAKEN ALOOSE/APART AND NOT RECONNECTED.
NHTSA complaint #11098632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 212,314 milesThornton, CO
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CAR KEPT RUNNING HOT AND NO REMEDY WAS FOUND FOR IT. BATTERIES AND OTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL THINGS; BUT THE CAR RUNNING HOT WAS NEVER RESOLVED EVEN WITH REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT ETC. I COULD ONLY DRIVE ABOUT A BLOCK AND THE CHECK COOLING SYSTEM ERROR CAME ON AND THE CAR SPEED WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN AND THE ENGINE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF IF YOU CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WHILE HOT....SMOKE FROM THE HOOD ETC. WOULD HAPPEN. COULD FEEL INTENSE HEAT WHEN RAISED THE HOOD. IF THE CAR WAS STATIONARY....AFTER RUNNING FOR A WHILE IT WOULD STILL RUN HOT AND EVENTUALLY THE HOT LIGHT WOULD COME ON IN THE INSIDE WARNING PANEL. THE LAST MECHANIC TOOK IT APART AND NEVER PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, NEITHER FIXED THE CAR RUNNING HOT PROBLEM. THE UPLOADED FILES AND PICTURES WILL SHOW THE CONDITION MY CAR WAS LEFT IN AND THE AUTO PARTS TAKEN ALOOSE/APART AND NOT RECONNECTED.
NHTSA complaint #11098632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesRockford, IL1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS HAS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEADING FROM TANK TO INJECTORS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR DUE TO THE HEAT SHIELD WRAP INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER. OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND THEN DRIPS FOR IN EXCESS OF 5 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11073376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesBristol, IN
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL BUICK DEALER OF ELKHART, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED AND COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND TRANSFERRED TO CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA complaint #11015429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesJackson, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING, AND IT CAN ONLY BE STARTED BY MOVING THE FUSE BOX WIRING AROUND. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MECHANICS ARE UNABLE TO HELP OR DIAGNOSE THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10985598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesAlexandria, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS WITH 133,000+ MILES. I AM WRITING TO DOCUMENT A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURER DEFECT ON MY VEHICLE. ON OCTOBER 17 2016 I FILLED MY TANK AT THE SHELL STATION AT 5842 COLUMBIA PIKE IN VIRGINIA. ONCE THE GAS TANK WAS FILLED, I NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE, TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE AND REARMOST END OF THE GAS TANK. THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES BUT NOT BEFORE AT LEAST A HALF GALLON OF FUEL LEAKED FROM THE TANK. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT TRANSPORT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE RISK POSED BY THE FUEL LEAK. I CONTACTED ANOTHER TOW TRUCK WHO TOOK MY VEHICLE TO OURISMAN IN ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA. CURRENTLY, I AM WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND WILL INCUR SIGNIFICANT EXPENSE AND INCONVENIENCE THROUGH A VEHICLE RENTAL OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS REPAIRED. SINCE THE INCIDENT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE ISSUE IS PREVALENT ON ALL YEARS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND NUMEROUS NHTSA CAMPAIGNS WHICH POINT TO FUEL LINE CORROSION, FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE WELD BREAKAGE, AND FUEL TANK RUST AS PROMINENT CAUSES. GM ISSUED A RECALL FOR SPECIFIC VINS PROVIDING REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. MY RESEARCH ALSO REVEALED THAT MANY OWNERS WHOSE VEHICLES HAD THE SAME DEFECT BUT WE'RE NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, WERE EITHER PROVIDED A FULLY COVERED REPAIR, OR REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE COVERAGE PROVISION. GIVEN THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF IGNITION, FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION THAT THIS DOCUMENTED MANUFACTURER DEFECT HAS CAUSED, AND THE SAFETY RISK THAT THIS VEHICLE NOW POSES TO ME AND MY FAMILY, I AM REQUESTING THAT WHATEVER REPAIR IS REQUIRED TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT BE COVERED IN FULL BY GENERAL MOTORS. I WILL AWAIT AND EXPECT A RESPONSE BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 29, 2016.
NHTSA complaint #10916378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesTucson, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING OR NOT START AFTER DRIVING. ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT COMES ON AND SPEED THROTTLED DOWN TO 20MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON NOW. REPLACED RELAY BOX UNDER HOOD SINCE A CONNECTOR WAS FOUND BURNED. HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE COMPUTER, ALTERNATOR, IGNITION RELAY SWITCH, FUEL SENSOR RELAY. HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY AT ALL FOR FEAR OF IT HAPPINING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSISTENTLY HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASED OCT 2015.
NHTSA complaint #10909575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesTucson, AZ
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING OR NOT START AFTER DRIVING. ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT COMES ON AND SPEED THROTTLED DOWN TO 20MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON NOW. REPLACED RELAY BOX UNDER HOOD SINCE A CONNECTOR WAS FOUND BURNED. HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE COMPUTER, ALTERNATOR, IGNITION RELAY SWITCH, FUEL SENSOR RELAY. HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY AT ALL FOR FEAR OF IT HAPPINING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSISTENTLY HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASED OCT 2015.
NHTSA complaint #10909575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesAustin, TX
POWER TRAIN
THIS VEHICLE IS A JOKE. I'VE HAD THE BALL JOINTS WORKED ON, GEAR SHIFT (SUDDENLY WOULDN'T CHANGE GEARS ANYMORE), THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS REPLACING, AND WHEN I DRIVE, SPECIFICALLY IF I TURN OR HAVE TO GO OVER A SPEED HUMP, OR OVER A SMALL DIP, THERE'S A LOUD POP AND LOTS OF CREAKING EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE ROD, BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED, EVERYTHING WAS QUIET. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, I'M HEARING NOISES AGAIN. I'VE JUST GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THE FACT THAT MY CAR IS LOUD. I KNOW NOT TO BUY ANOTHER BUICK.
NHTSA complaint #10904747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesAustin, TX
STEERING
THIS VEHICLE IS A JOKE. I'VE HAD THE BALL JOINTS WORKED ON, GEAR SHIFT (SUDDENLY WOULDN'T CHANGE GEARS ANYMORE), THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS REPLACING, AND WHEN I DRIVE, SPECIFICALLY IF I TURN OR HAVE TO GO OVER A SPEED HUMP, OR OVER A SMALL DIP, THERE'S A LOUD POP AND LOTS OF CREAKING EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE ROD, BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED, EVERYTHING WAS QUIET. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, I'M HEARING NOISES AGAIN. I'VE JUST GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THE FACT THAT MY CAR IS LOUD. I KNOW NOT TO BUY ANOTHER BUICK.
NHTSA complaint #10904747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesAustin, TX
SUSPENSION
THIS VEHICLE IS A JOKE. I'VE HAD THE BALL JOINTS WORKED ON, GEAR SHIFT (SUDDENLY WOULDN'T CHANGE GEARS ANYMORE), THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS REPLACING, AND WHEN I DRIVE, SPECIFICALLY IF I TURN OR HAVE TO GO OVER A SPEED HUMP, OR OVER A SMALL DIP, THERE'S A LOUD POP AND LOTS OF CREAKING EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE ROD, BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED, EVERYTHING WAS QUIET. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, I'M HEARING NOISES AGAIN. I'VE JUST GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THE FACT THAT MY CAR IS LOUD. I KNOW NOT TO BUY ANOTHER BUICK.
NHTSA complaint #10904747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 129,125 milesRepublic, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GASLINERUSTEDOUTCAUSINGFUELTOSORAYUNDERVEHICLCAUSINGHEALTHPROBLEMSANDSICKNESSCAUSINGBREATHINGPROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE EMPHYSMSA
NHTSA complaint #10881219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesDeptford, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON
NHTSA complaint #10874251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.