2002 Buick Rendezvous CX from North America - Comments

Sounds like everyone is having similar problems. I bought my 2002 Buick Rendezvous used approximately 8 months ago. After having it for approximately 3 months it started to overheat, antifreeze was disappearing, and it was consuming oil. The check engine light came on. Took it to the shop and after doing a code test they determined it was the coolant temperature sensor. Well a few days later light came on again. They thought it was a faulty sensor they put on so they replaced it again. Not long after that the same thing occurred- well this time they told me that the intake manifold gasket needed replacing. They replaced it and about 2 weeks later on my way home from work, at 11pm, the car overheated – went from completely cold all the way to completely hot. I pulled over and had it towed to the repair shop where I was informed that my head gasket was blown and possibly my heads may be cracked but they wouldn’t know until they took it apart. I decided to go ahead and attempt to have the vehicle fixed and low and behold the heads were indeed cracked. It was in the shop for about a month. About 3 weeks later the “Service Traction System” light came on, and went back to the shop and it’s the Vehicle Speed Sensor. In total I have had this lemon for about 8 months and have spent over $3000 in repairs.

I have had my 2002 Rendevous loaded for 13 months now. Bought it right before you would need to turn air on, and went to use it for the first time a month after I bought it, and the condenser was shot. Went and complained to dealer that sold it to me, but they didn't help, so I called GM directly and they made me pay 200, but better than 1,400..

Then just about 4 months ago, I kept putting in antifreeze and couldn't figure out where it was going, because I never saw it on the ground. I took it to a shop, and they told me it was a cracked lower intake gasket.. wanted 1,200 to fix; ended up having a friend who is a mechanic fix it for 200, but the point is soo many people are having same problems, you think GM would put out a recall on these parts..

From what I have seen in local newspaper, people are suing GM for the intake gasket if you have proof you replaced it, which I do not, since I had done by a friend..

I definitely plan on turning my car in for a different one before I end up paying it off. I love it, but it definitely does not run like it should..

My husbands place of work bought a new 2002 Buick Rendezvous, off the lot, I drove it- loved it and bought one myself. My husbands vehicle only has 45,000 and has been a great car with no noted problems BUT has regular (or more than regular maintenance) preformed on it. The mechanics watch it like a hawk!! But I have 111,000 plus miles on my 2002 and have experienced more than a few annoying problems. The one item I have replaced 4 times on both front doors is the window motor. The windows went down and never came back up. I was given an explanation that the mechanism just wears out in AZ due to the heat. Same thing has happened on my husbands work rendezvous as well. BUT now my car has shown some problems with the body control module. I tried to lock the car with my key fob and the lights would not go off, the air, windows and radio were locked. The service engine light came on and I am taking it into the shop on Fri. Had problems with break noises from the front and have replaced and had them checked ALL THE TIME. No problem other than dust in the brake or wheel. I am going to trade it off ASAP. Am afraid this is going to be a money pit.

My brother and his wife bought this car for their large family and have had nothing but problems since. No air conditioning, bearings etc. The latest is that the ignition and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle is in the parking lot of the church and they can't figure it out. Anyone have any ideas what this is??

My brother and his wife bought this car for their large family and have had nothing but problems since. No air conditioning, bearings etc. The latest is that the ignition and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle is in the parking lot of the church and they can't figure it out. Anyone have any ideas what this is??

2002 CXL... nothing but problems.. to list some:

replaced 4 wheel drive sensor, head gasket, wheel bearings etc.

Latest problem; the ABS is slipping and a whining noise from the back when turning like the steering pump of some sort; don't know what.. piece of junk for sure.. Buick should recall these cars for sure.

We purchased a 2002CX new off the lot. The car ran perfectly for the 1st 82000 miles. Just beyond the 80000 mile extended warranty.

At 82k the head gasket failed and filled 1 cylinder with coolant.

Shortly following that the front wheel bearings had to be replaced (86000 miles).

The car has run well until a couple of days ago when it started missing on hot days. No lights or indications and only when it's a hot day. I took it in and had it put on an analyzer, but while we could see it misfiring, no codes were generated. We replaced the plugs and wires and cleaned the fuel filter. Still could not find a cause. The mechanic (certified) said he was baffled and that I should take to to a GM service shop.

I seem to have missed the majority of problems, but now at 107000 miles I am planning to get rid of it. Trade in value is so low I am not even going to fix it. I won't be buying another GM either.

I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous CX. This car has been a constant problem. I've had oil leaking twice repaired, I've had a gas leak repaired.

The head gasket blew and was repaired.

I've had the thermostat changed twice, and the car still overheats. No one can't seem to find the cause of overheating.

I've replaced the rotors, the brake pads and other things.

The car has 68000 miles now. The engine light goes on and off.

The change oil comes on even three days after an oil change.

I've had it. I'll never buy Buick or American made cars again. I'm going to take my losses AND GET ANOTHER CAR FOR PEACE OF MIND!

I THINK ALL OF THE RENDEZVOUS OWNERS SHOULD FILE A CLASS ACTION SUIT, BECAUSE THE DEALERS DON'T CARE ONCE THEY SELL YOU A CAR.