2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
HEADS UP DISPLAY FLICKERS ON AND OFF IN WINDSHIELD NON STOP, LIGHTER FUSE ALWAYS BLOWS EVERY 1-3 DAYS. AIR SUSPENSION PUMP MAKES LOUD VIBRATING NOISE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SEAT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. ON JUNE 22, 2004, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5 AND 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWO OR THREE TIMES. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH. THE REAR AND A SIDE WINDOW WERE SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE THE CRASH OCCURRED. GM SERVICED THE HEADLIGHTS AND PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT IS STILL UNDER A DOCTOR'S CARE AND HAS CARPHAL TUNNEL IN BOTH ARMS DUE TO THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,000. UPDATED 05/05/08 *BF UPDATED 05/05/08
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CSL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 5-10 MPH IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND THEN IT FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, LANDING IN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT HAD RAINED EARLIER THAT DAY, BUT THAT THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS AFTER THE RAIN STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS CURRENTLY STILL UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED, HOWEVER, THEY NEVER CAME TO THE SCENE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO RESEARCH WAS DONE CONCERNING THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. *AK UPDATED 1/29/2007 - *NM
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT 36606 MILES. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AT 39933 MILES. *TS A LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE MAIN SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP THEREFORE IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN 4/05 ONE OF THE FRONT TIRE HUBS WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. ON 11/10/05 THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE BUICK IN FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. AGAIN THE CONSUMER WAS HEARING A NOISE BECAUSE BOTH FRONT TIRE HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ONE WAS REPLACED IN 4/05, IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE PARTS WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER INCUR THE COST OF REPLACING ONE HUB. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED OTHER LOCAL GENERAL MOTOR DEALERS TO FIND OUT IF THEY HAD SEEN SIMILAR REPAIRS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMES WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEC'S COMING...
Other 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
43 complaints
Electrical System
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
13 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint