2002 Buick Rendezvous CX review from North America

This was my first new car from a dealer and I am not happy with spending so much money for more expensive problems. Many things went wrong when it was under warranty and now I am kicking myself for not selling it after the warranty expired. The problem that is killing me today is the Body Control Module (BCM). The instruments on the dash board will loose power while driving as if the car was turned Off this happened in 2004. I took it in to the dealer and they replaced the BCM and everything was back to normal. Today July 2007 it is happening again and it is worse. Even when the car is off with the key out of the ignition everything that is electrical is turning on and off. My doors and rear hatch are opening the horn is honking and headlights turning on and off. I call this problem the "Herbie" affect. I hope it doesn't spray oil on me. The cost for a new BCM is $275.00 from the dealer. Many auto shops do not sell it and to get to the BCM and replace it the entire center console has to be removed. There is no way I am taking it to the dealer. Go to Pick Your Parts get it for $70.00 disconnect the 3 harness connections on the driver side above the fuse box and plug it in your self. Because I think it will happen again.

This car is good on fuel and handles very well for its size. Other cars similar to this one have very limited space. It can carry more than a Chevy Tahoe or a Ford Explorer.