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Sarah
GM Customer Service
Should we just give up & go to a junk yard?
Send your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and name of your dealership to socialmedia@gm.com
Also, if you would, include details of the situation as my coworker Christina answers inbound emails and a context would be helpful for her.
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
I have a 2002 buick rendezvous CX AWD and have been experiencing a thugging noise along with a lack of ability to accellerate when climbing slight to moderate hills, and when attempting to gain speed when driving on the highway (100-120 km/h). I brought my Rendezvous to our GM dealer and my mechanic read the codes using the OBD and told me that it was an issue with the transmission building too much pressure when it has been run for a little while, and that there was a problem with an internal component of the transmission and that this would require a rebuild. Are there any other relatable issues that anyone has experienced and/or an alternative resolution to this issue? Given the age and mileage of my vehicle I am hesitant to spend that kind of money on it at this point.. a response from a GM Customer Care rep would be greatly appreciated.
Lights coming on and off, Traction control, ABS, Differential. Speedometer accelerates and decelerates intermittently and causes the car to jerk at times. Loses power suddenly as well.
I've read so many horror stories online but had never experienced any issues. went to a local mechanic and explained the issues and he said that it's a common problem with Rendezvous', Equinox & Envoy and there was a recall on the Wiring harness for this.
I've tried at the dealer and they mentioned that there is no recall for my car.
Anyone heard of this recall...? Just had the car serviced, replaced bushings, ball joints, tires.....so not looking to spend again....
Thanks.....
LWillo
PS: This is a Canadian Vehichle
My main reason for not removing it was there were two other connectors attached to it as well.
Tks
Lwillo
On my Pontiac the issue was fuel gauge. I cleaned the connections with a product called deoxit (I think thats the name, Radio Shack here in the states has it). Just cleaning didn't help, but I sprayed the pins (not overspray that might greate short) and re-connected and the fuel gauge worked for a bit (until the 'wet' connection dried out), I sorta guessed it may the the spread thing going on.
About two weeks ago my car began skipping, the check engine, oil and battery lights began flashing on and off, started to have a grinding noise and losing acceleration on hills. Took it to the GM dealership and was told it was the solenoid (sp?) and it would cost $1500 to replace. Could not believe it since the transmission is less than 4 years old and I keep up on the maintenance of my car because I drive a lot work. I authorized the repair.
Received a call from the Service Manager and he said when they began to break down the transmission it was an internal transmission issue and there was a lot of metal in the transmission. The recommendation was to replace the transmission. The mileage on my car is at 177k (warranty expired).
Now, I am getting a second transmission. It is cheaper than purchasing a new car. This was not in my plans as I am trying to clear my debt in the next six months. I know my car probably will not last another year just because of the nature of this vehicle. I know my next vehicle will not be a GM car. I have told everyone I know about my problems with this car and will continue to do so....
Sarah, GM Customer Service
the speaker have been in for 2 years, but problem is new.
Any thoughts?
Hopefully you'll get some great DIY tips and other technical insights from the Edmunds community on this; unfortunately I can offer neither. However, if you should ever decide to get this checked out with a dealership please let us know as we're here to help as much as we can.
Sarah, GM Customer Service
the speaker have been in for 2 years, but problem is new.
Any thoughts?
I posted this previously but put wrong year :sick:
I try to stress to my team and staff to purchase USA autos only, but they continue to rib me each time as I spend five fold in repairs for my autos than they do for their Nissans and Toyotas. Just having dished out 1500 for major repair on the rendevous and then may have to shell out again for a transmission all while the car still has under 100K is making me think I have my loyalties in the wrong place.
The fella who fixed it said 30K miles and bring it in for service. It sounds like they don't believe or read their manuals either.
Had my car looked at by a trans shop about 2 months ago. I keep having this annoying droning noise at 2100 rpm. We fixed an issue we thought it could be. Trans shop said all the fluids looked good, but couldn't locate possible leak. As some fluid was evident. They checked all the fluids and they were fine. And no trans issues at this time.
Now the trans is shifting badly and all of a sudden. Started as a weird hard shift. Now today it shifts from low to high at low speeds. Is this a possible sensor issues? I know everytime my husband replaces break shoes on his Ford there is always ABS warnings. Just doesn't make sense that the Parking Aid was acting up after the wheel bearing was done and now transmittion issues all of a sudden!!
Is the transmission shop you referenced associated with one of our dealerships? If so, and if you would like for us to follow up on anything with them, we can be contacted at socialmedia@gm.com (include your name, contact information, and the last 8 of your VIN).
Sarah, GM Customer Service
buy a new car
Where is this located and is it something I can replace myself without dropping the transmission?
I highly doubt the accuracy of 99% percent of failures are due to owners lack of care. These are the same owners that possess other cars and imports and have no issues.
The head gasket and trans issues are common on rendevous according to GM which in turn would indicate poor workmanship and constructrion of the vehicle rather than owner maintenence.
Finally, about 2 weeks ago I was having a hard time starting the car. Had the battery, starter, and alternator checked...all were fine. This went on for a week and then all of a sudden it didn't start at all. The car sat for week until my dad came over and reconnected a loose battery wire.
Ever since then it has been running fine, except my husband and I both have noticed a slight slipping when it is shifting gears. I checked the transmission fluid and it is full, clear, but slightly brown.
What should be my next course of action??? I really do not want to have to put a whole lot of money into the car at this point, because it just seems as soon as we getting it working correctly something else goes.
Thanks..
I have a 2004 Buick Rend V6 3.4L with 176800 miles. I purchased it 1 month today from a garage mechanic for $2500. This was the biggest waste of money I have ever spent. And I am thinking of selling it ASAP.
Within a one month, I have had to do a oil change and flush, then the following week, a transmission check and flush on it, plus a diagnostic has been done on it by 2 separate mechanics and cataylic converter had to be replaced also. Now and ever since I bought the Rend. it would shift really hard, like it was lingering to go from one gear to the next, so thats why I did all the previous things above to see if it would correct the issue, which I was advised it should... NOT????
This is my first SUV, and I love the room in it, but I believe I bought a "lemon"... I do not know much about cars, which the one before this one was a 1994 Buick LaSabre, which has been in my family since 1994, and so I was very excited to get something newer and less trouble and not be scared to drive it alone, but again, NOT.... Can GM or anyone suggest any solution that might can help me??? I have spent almost a $875 in one month since I purchased it, and with me losing my job two days after purchasing it, money is tight if you understand.
Please advise.
Thank you,
NHH1586
Atlanta, GA
I have an 2002 Buick Rendezvous, and my transmission starting slipping. It wouldn't shift right at times, and finally when I came to a red light, once the light turned green I tried hitting the gas peddle while it was in Drive and my car wouldn't move. When it first started acting up, it would really act up when it was cold and seemed to work better when we were getting warmer temperatures. I see a lot of people on here have had similar issues as I currently have.
My question is for those who got the 'solenoid' replaced. How long did that take for it to be replaced and/or fixed? And what was the price?
And those who got a Transmission rebuild, How long did it take for that job to be completed? And what was the price?
And for those who got a Transmission replaced, How long did that take? And what was the price?
Well I now know that I am getting my old transmission taken out and replaced with a new one. Does anyone have any kind of idea of how long that will take?
We have had the low hum that many others at 20-25 mph have when they lightly touch the gas for a while. Now though the rear differential has an issue. An Aluminum rod\pipe has to have the bearing replaced on the rear because of noises. My local trusted mech says he has done 5-6 of these repairs already on other people's cars. We had replaced the fluid in the rear differential at a cost of $400 and did nothing to solve the issue. Now the bearings need to be replaced again at a cost of $1200. So we have multiple issues and the only repair is to spend the money. I'm curious to find out if GM can do anything to solve this issue or if anyone has had luck to fix their Rendezvous issues?
Of course if the noise is more like moan/groan fluid driven AWD system if rear. Perhaps fluid leak or worse.