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1. Computer module
2. Blown head gasket
3. Air Conditioner
4. Driver side power window
5. Thermostat (It is expensive in this vehicle to replace)
6. Driver seat motor
7. Air Conditioner again
8. Engine mounts
9. Gas tank leak
We stopped going to the dealers because we could not afford their charges. We are still running this car because we can not afford a new one. It is costing us almost as much as we pay for a new car. This will be the last GM we will ever own.
1. Air bag module (under passenger seat)
2. Blown head gasket ( I was told that the antifreeze eats it away)
3. Air Conditioner condenser. They said that a screw that was too long was
hitting it
4. Front wheel hubs. (several)
5. Cable to wheel hub sensor
6. Fan motor control. (did this myself, what a job)
7. Crankshaft sensor (Car wouldn't start every once in a while)
8 Rear brakes way before the front brakes.
9. Dash module showing mileage etc.
Probably other things I forgot. I put Continental tires on all around and it makes a big driving difference.
Have you had the vehicle diagnosed for the problem? How long has the concern been present? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
Sorry to read the long list of problems with your 2002 Rendezvous. For my wife's 2003 FWD "basic model" Rendezvous, we've had to perform the following repairs (since our 3.5 year ownership):
1 - Front Wheel Bearings - replaced with 3rd party HD replacements.
2 - Rear Wheel Bearings - replaced with 3rd party HD replacements.
3 - One time, we replaced Front brake rotors & pads "much faster" then expected. Probably because this vehicle is "front end" heavy and during braking, its front brakes are taking 60% of the stress. For replacement rotors and pads, we selected HD replacements. They's been "good" ever since. But... I'm sure "normal quality" replacements would have needed replacement by now.
4 - Front right brake cylinder - scheduled for next oil change. Currently, it has "slow return". It will last for another 3 weeks - until our next engine oil change.
Other then items 1 & 2, our vehicle has been "solid as a rock". And, its other repairs are "as expected" - for a vehicle of its heavy weight. Currently at 180,000 kms (111,846 miles) and still going strong. We hope it continues to give us many more years of reliable and "comfortable to drive" service.
Only time will tell...
.
Chris
Thanks, Zootr
Now to what I have learned. There is a cluster of three connections under the drivers seat on the outside of the vehicle. Right where water , salt etc can get into. Mine was and is corroded. I have had 11 pins changed in two separate repairs and have had a couple of broken wires, almost everything behind the driver, electrically, runs through those plugs. Ex:AWD Disable, Service Engine, as well as fuel pump and other stuff. check it out and see if I'm right. When I unplugged mine it was full of water and there you have it. I also had wheel bearing issues, thrust bushings, springs, calipers, front end bushings and many more.
Buick said it wasn't covered under warranty. Buck dealership said the warranty expired two months ago. Dealer was bought the vehicle from said it was "probably" covered.
We can't afford the $100 diagnosis fee.
Any ideas?
$85 from rockauto.com - 5% discount with a number and +shipping for the Timken bearing.--this is the once with ABS. Without ABS is $95-5%+shipping.
It would be easier to have a competent garage guy check who will do work being paid for the labor without taking a cut for the parts he sells.
Again, hard to believe both are bad. is it possible you were being led along by someone hoping to get the service job?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
How hard it it to replace the assembly?
Thanks for the reply.
Thanks so much for your help.
I would have bought the bearing on rockauto.com and saved $45 or more. But I bought at local Autozone because I was in a hurry to replace it before going to Nashville last weekend to visit friends. Autozone loads the tools needed. They loan a hub nut socket (mine was 34 mm), a 24 inch breaker bar for the nut if tight (mine wasn't), and the hub puller which is a unit that fits over three studs on the hub and has a center stud that you screw inward against the center of the driveshaft to pull the bearing hub off the driveshaft.
On my cars (1998 and 2003) I had to take off the brake bracket on the 2003 which had two bolts that were on good with red locktite. I had to take off three 13 mm nuts on the backside that hold the hub in; they also had locktite and required a 3/8 inch extension to reach from behind. They were torque to 70 lb/ft. On the 1998, those three bolts were #50 or #55 torx head studs facing out that were reached through a hold in the brake hub. Nut on axle has to be torqued to the right amount. Too tight can ruin a bearing.
If you can do a brake job and replace rotor and caliper you can do this. I suggest searching the web for youtube on replacing bearing hub. There are probably some guidelines already there.
Here is one for a Rendezvous.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5678618_remove-wheel-bearing-buick-rendezvous.html
With pictures
http://www.2carpros.com/questions/buick-rendezvous-2003-buick-rendezvous-changin- g-front-wheel-hub-assembly
You might be able to use AllData at your local library. Ours has access to the database from the computers at the library branches. I can print out there or put pictures and text onto a UBS drive to use at home.
I also recommend purchasing a helminc.com manual for the cars I have. Carefully look for used ones of Ebay.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
This is the discount code they sent me. They can also be found searching on the web. It goes in the box on the order page that says, "how did you find us" or something to that effect. Just the number.
Good luck with the job. Be sure to brace the car with a jackstand. Support the brake rotor with a wire. Use a little red loctite on the threads because it resists heat. Old locktite can be removed by heating to 500 degrees or getting alcohol into the threads.
I recommend pretreating the nuts and things with JB Blaster after putting alcohol on threads where you can. If yours uses bolt heads on the backside, use a 6-sided strong socket. I had to buy one at Autozone. I bought the higher line because it was a little thicker. I broken my cheap set socket on my 3/8 inch extensions. Mine was 13 mm.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
-Carson
It is a 2006 rendezvous FWD with 3.5 OHV engine. Car has been with me since new (88k miles ago) and other than a wheel bearing has been great. No problems.
Dave
I have a 2003 CXL and other than the routine stuff (and the Versatrack fluid change) its been great. Got about 70,000 miles on it so far.
Good luck, fellow Rendezvous owners! See you on the Enclave forums!
The Enclave is a beauty - good choice and congrats again!
Would definitely buy again. Hauls my family and all of our gear on our cross country vacations with grace.
Brian
There could be a few things going on here. Window might be off track. Track could be mucked up making window stick. Problem with lifting mechanism. Motor has gone weak.
You won't know till you take the interior panel off the door and start investigating. If you can help the motor lift the window by pulling up with your hand as you activate the switch, then try lubing the tracks, and if that doesn't work, then the motor is tired and needs replaced.
Dave
Thanks,
RJ
Yesterday, she took the car in, and she was told that the problem is with the body control module. Apparently, this has been happening to a lot of people, but GMC is not issuing a recall. The price to fix it is $700.
Does anyone have experience with this issue? My mom is a senior citizen on a fixed income, and really cannot afford such an expensive repair.
Another thing is that GM knows that the very early Rendezvous BCMs had issues. Someone needs to politely but firmly ask for the Service Manager, explain that you know the 2002 BCMs had problems, and that you'd like GM to help with the cost of the repair. You have a 50/50 chance of getting help if you ask nicely, and sound like you know what you're talking about. By 2003, the Motorola made processor was improved and internal BCM problems are rare after that, its usually connector problems 2003+.