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Sarah, GM Customer Service
Yes the engine compartment is the problem! The cooling fans come on but all of that air goes beneath the engine leaving the engine to bath in it's own heat.. Bad design !
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Bud
That way the next owner won't get heartburn trying to track you down in six months.
2002 Rendezvous with a 150000 km's on a rebuilt engine. For only $1000.
And Yes, the engine was replaced because of this head gasket issue so many others have had.
My question is, since the engine has been replaced, will i still have to be concerned about the head gasket in the future or would this problem be rectified?
I am fine with only getting a year or two out of this vehicle for this price. Just looking for some advice and knowledge from people that already own one of these vehicles.
Thanks in advance
Brandon
This era 3.x engine (from 95' until sometime on 03' I believe) had an issue with intake manifold gaskets that would fail and create coolant loss. I think this lead to the overheating condition and created an opputunity for head gasket problem. If the newer intake gaskets are on the replaced engine and coolant level is kept up it should be fine. JMHO
Is this an issue with the rely? Or did they screw something up that might not be repairable?
So did you ever get the problem fixed? Because I got the same problem. Thanks.
What year is your Rendezvous? I would be happy to check the resources I have to see if I have any troubleshooting tips I can send your way.
Sarah, GM Customer Service
But when I start the car to test it to see if it still going to overheat the hood was pop, but still nothing's change the temp still high above normal.
But I've done everything you said and still the temp goes up past the middle line. I don't know if this is normal or not because before it doesn't go past the middle line until the head gasket problem. I'm just hoping that it needs more bleeding. Thanks again!
One other thought, Not sure on the vous but on the Pontiac version when stuck in traffic the temp gauge sometime would get pretty close to red line before fans work kick in (normal operation), if your old T-stat has a leakage thing going on it might have always run a tad cooler (as coolant would always be circulating and not be stopped by closed T-stat)
Thanks again I will keep on working with this car hopefully it will go back to normal again..
Dont know if you are still out there but I have a 2006 rendezveuos and it heats up when i am waiting in car pool line etc. I would also like your pictures and will show hubby your post. I think you hit the nail on the head with the bad design by not allowing the heat to escape. Maybe they should be testing these cars in the real world in real world situations.
Gas guage fluxes, AWD light stays on, loosing coolant slowly, all this been repair before and now I have the same problems again. Problem with rendezvous they ride nice, look good, but sucks on liability. This good car for start out mechanic you will get a lot of experience on this car.
I understand everyone's frustration with the Rendezvous, but as an owner of one I will say that they are not that bad. The engine compartment does get overheated, but if this was the total cause it would be so from the factory brand new. Which is not the case. The underlying case is ultimately the intake manifold gaskets are faulty, causing the loss of coolant. In most cases this can cause a head gasket to blow, if overheated. Cracked heads are not to common but warping is. The new updated intake gaskets are much thicker, and better built to handle the heat. Remember this motor, (3.4) is used in over a 100 different GM models.
I would tend to agree for the ones made before intake gasket change in 03' All three 3.x engine vehicles we had that were 97-01 models needed intake gasket replacement early
I have a 2003 rendezvous and a week ago had the overheating trouble with the light coming on...mine has 118,000 miles I have had it for 2 and a half years. I bought a new radiator because mine had small leak, my boyfrient is a car guy so he installed it...still the next day same problem I pulled over 3 times on my way to work..we then put in new sensor, and thermastat. Still same problem. yesterday we downloaded alldata online draining and filling cooling system, followed it step by step there are 2 bleeder valves under engine block. we used zerex radiator super cleaner...removes tough cooling system deposits. tons of gunk came out. then filled with exactly what it told us..which is a little more than u would expect (antifreeze 50/50) ever since its running like a champ..no more lights coming on fan working properly. just remember its important to pull over and shut it off or you will crack gaskets...block... but this seemed to be a solution for us...I hope it helps.
Does anyone that follows this have any suggestions about what my be the cause of it wanting to overheat. I want to give this vehicle to my son. Could it be a thermostat, water pump, or the dreaded blown head gasket. Any and all comments welcomed.
Since you said it does not move the gauge up when the car is moving, I suggest you find someone with a scanner that can be attached the diagnostic connection that gives temperatures for the coolant. I had bought one to read codes and watch other things that can be checked. You might be able to borrow one from a box store as a loaner. But someone may have one that's a step above the code readers.
With that scanner attached, I got a digital readout of the coolant temp from the computer's sensor, which is different than the one for the analog gauge on the dash of that leSabre.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Looking for good advice on overheating problems on my 04 Rendevous CXL AWD 3.4l-Engine rebuilt 11yrs ago, (overheating), & replaced headset gasket, reservaced heads, replaced 2 valves, plugs, wires, radiator, water pump, all hoses, thermostat, belt, coolant temp sensor, flushed done. Transmission replaced 9 yrs ago (code, shifting hard, & metal fragments in pan). I’ve had no overheating issues since until recently, late October. Radiator burst at bottom on left corner. Replaced the radiator, cap, & bottom hose, and coolant. All seemed fine until my daughter said she had no heat. Had thermostat & a heater hose replaced. Now she said the needle is fluctuating from middle to next to running hot again! Ugh, any advice on what to check or do next?