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2006 Buick Rendezvous Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 28, 2025
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

22
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11569749 · filed Feb 4, 2024

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 ID 11189680 · filed Mar 18, 2019
All 22 reports naming electrical

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11600965 · filed Jul 10, 2024

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 ID 11210018 · filed May 26, 2019
All 19 reports naming fuel system

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11663388 · filed May 28, 2025

ENGINE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVABLE

NHTSA ID 11255990 · filed Sep 16, 2019
All 15 reports naming engine

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11663388 · filed May 28, 2025

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 ID 10904747 · filed Sep 8, 2016
All 14 reports naming suspension

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11569749 · filed Feb 4, 2024

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 ID 10904747 · filed Sep 8, 2016
All 10 reports naming steering

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

"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 ID 11217705 · filed Jun 4, 2019

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*LJ

NHTSA ID 10854315 · filed Apr 8, 2016
All 9 reports naming airbags

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11098632 · filed May 29, 2018

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 ID 10904747 · filed Sep 8, 2016
All 8 reports naming powertrain (other)

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE START SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V157000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

NHTSA ID 10631607 · filed Sep 8, 2014

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR GLASS HAD A HUGE HOLE. THE GLASS AROUND THE HOLE HAD SEVERAL FRACTURES. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR VANDALIZATION. THE OFFICER STATED THAT THE GLASS APPEARED TO HAVE CRACKED DUE TO A DEFECT. HE FURTHER CONCLUDED THAT THE IMPACT OF THE HOLE IN THE GLASS ORIGINATED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

NHTSA ID 10250463 · filed Dec 2, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 10909575 · filed Sep 26, 2016

I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. SPENT OVER $4000 IN REPAIRS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WAS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT AND TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST DECELERATE AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 15MPH. I HAD IT REPAIRED ONCE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS AND THEN 2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN HAD IT REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS AND COMPUTER THAT NEEDED REPLACED. AND NOW I'M HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THIS TIME THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS FLASHING BUT THE CAR DOESN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AND TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS TO EVEN GET UP TO 35 MPH. I HAD THIS REPAIRED ONCE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A WIRING/FUSE ISSUE AND THAT THE CAR WAS ONLY RUNNING ON 3 CYLINDERS AND LITERALLY 2 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR IT STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. MY MECHANIC EVEN TOLD ME I SHOULD JUST GET RID OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS MAJOR WIRING ISSUES. IT ONLY HAS 130,000 MILES.

NHTSA ID 10786394 · filed Oct 27, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11185973 · filed Mar 11, 2019

I OWN A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS SUV. THIS SUV HAS 59,000 MILES. IN NOVEMBER A SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON THAT STATES "REDUCE ENGINE SPEED" WHILE DRIVING AND YOU LOSE ALL POWER. THIS INCLUDES STEERING, BRAKES, SPEED AND THE ENGINE STALLS. HOWEVER THE RADIO STAYS ON. I WAS TRAVELING ON A HWY WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH.I LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING, BRAKES AND SPEED CONTROL. THE SUV STALLED AND I HAD TO CHANGE THREE LANES TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING HIT OR HITTING ANOTHER CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY. TWO SEPARATE MECHANICS HAD RECOMMEND REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY BUT ONE SAID THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THIS WOULD SOLVE MY PROBLEM. WE REPLACED THIS PART IN DECEMBER AT A COST OF $400 AND NOW I STILL LOSE POWER AND AM AFRAID OF BEING HIT OR CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AS THIS WEEK THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED EVERY DAY I DROVE IT. BUICK INSISTS THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS ISSUE FOR MY 2006 HOWEVER THERE IS A BULLETIN FOR GMC BUT DIFFERENT MODELS/YEARS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I CANNOT SELL OR TRADE THIS IN WITH THIS TYPE OF DEFECT. I FEEL GM SHOULD FIX THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10505880 · filed Apr 10, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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*LJ

NHTSA ID 10854315 · filed Apr 8, 2016

10/2012 - (APROX 115,000 MILES ON VEHICLE) VEHICLE WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A CITY STREET WHEN WITHOUT NOTICE THE RIGHT REAR BALL JOINT BROKE OFF AND FORCED ME TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE LEFT BALL JOINT WAS DEEMED GOOD AT THAT TIME. ONCE IN REPAIR, FRONT TIE RODS WHERE ALSO REPLACED IN PREVENTION OF ANY FAILURE BECAUSE OF THERE POOR CONDITION. 2/2015 - (135,000 MILES ON VEHICLE) DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE LEFT REAR BALL JOINT BROKE WITHOUT NOTICE CAUSING ME TO SLIDE OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. ONLY BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE BLESSINGS OF THE LOCATION AND SNOW, DID I NOT SUFFER INJURIES TO MYSELF OR VEHICLE. 100 FT IN ANY OTHER DIRECTION WOULD OF RESULTED IN A DIFFERENT ENDING. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED WITH TIRE REPLACEMENT AND ALIGNMENT WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF BALL JOINT DISTRESS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AND FEAR ANY OTHER MAJOR FAULT IN THE VEHICLE PARTS/DESIGN THAT MIGHT OCCUR WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. *TR UPDATED 3/31/16 *JS

NHTSA ID 10681680 · filed Feb 6, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON

NHTSA ID 10874251 · filed Jun 14, 2016

I WAS DRIVING IN RIGHT LANE, SOMEONE CUT ME OFF, BY SWITCHING LANES & CUTTING IN FRONT OF ME AS LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES, WHICH WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, HITTING THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT I INJURED MY LEFT KNEE, DISPLACED MY KNEE CAP. I WAS TRAVELING ALONE. AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT MY DAUGHTERS WHERE TRAVELING WITH ME. MY DAUGHTER'S WERE WITH ME. I ENTER ROAD FROM RIGHT, HEARD A POPPING NOISE. PRESSED BRAKES WHICH WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAR SEEM TO ACCELERATE AND I RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR. AIRBAGS ONCE AGAIN DIDN'T ACTIVATE. STUNNED FROM THE WEIRDNESS OF THE INCIDENT I COULDN'T THINK. I TOLD HER I WAS OK. AFTER GETTING BACK IN CAR I WAS HURTING & SO WERE MY DAUGHTERS. LIFE CHANGED FOR US. THEY HAVE BACK & NECK ISSUES. WE SEE VARIOUS DOCTORS TO MANAGE PAIN. *TR

NHTSA ID 10671823 · filed Jan 12, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

40,000 MILES TRANS WENT OUT. STARTING GRINDING INCIDENT @SAME TIME. *TR

NHTSA ID 10299690 · filed Jan 13, 2010

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

NHTSA ID 10232907 · filed Jul 1, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11569749 · filed Feb 4, 2024

2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAS REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE. *KB THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE WHICH THE DEALER REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WOULD ALSO BLINK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ID 10210554 · filed Nov 27, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT SIDE WITH FRONT END VIBRATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THE TIE ROD ENDS AND BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE SAME PROBLEMS STILL CONTINUED. *JB STARTER STAYES ENGAGED UNTIL ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. UPDATED 02/26/06. *JB

NHTSA ID 10147679 · filed Jan 13, 2006

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I PURCHASED MY 2006 RENDEZVOUS ON 8/28/2006. IT HAD 15,445 MILES ON IT AND WAS STILL COVERED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. IT WAS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED WITH CLOTH SEATS BUT AT THE TIME OF MY PURCHASE I UPGRADED TO LEATHER WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HANDLED AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF MY PURCHASE. I HAVE JUST LEARNED THIS WEEK, THAT ON 10/31/2006 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE EXACT MODEL I PURCHASED WHERE CLOTH SEATS WERE LATER REPLACED WITH LEATHER. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG SENSOR HAVE HAPPENED ON THESE VEHICLES. MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME IT WAS THE SENSOR. THE COST OF THE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN QUOTED VERY HIGH. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP WHO SOLD ME MY CAR OR THE MANUFACTURER, GM, REGARDING THIS RECALL. NOW MANY YEARS LATER I WILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A RESALE DUE TO THE RECALL OR EVEN WORSE WILL FACE THE POSSIBILITY THIS PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED, LEAVING MY FAMILY IN DANGER. I AM RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO MY CLAIM AND WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10564885 · filed Feb 18, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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