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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [ms_v]
Written by: kmoore4 on Mar 23, 2012 6:27:04 AM
I so agree with you there........... I have had it with is GMC. It sits in my driveway more than on the street because of over heating! I have had the intake gaskets remove twice and now on the 3rd set, new water pump, new belts, new transmission......now... I am looking into the fans because they are not keeping the car cool down!
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [ms_v]
Written by: gmcustsvcsarah on Mar 20, 2012 7:18:03 AM
ms_v, I am sorry to read about the multiple trips you have had to make to get this overheating concern looked into. Have these all been made to a local mechanic, or to one of our dealerships? If we can look into this further with you, please email us at socialmedia@gm.com (include your name/Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 digits of your VIN and current mileage and the name ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [rellison8]
Written by: ray80 on Mar 19, 2012 1:44:47 PM
If there is air in the system, there is two bleed screws to get it out. (don't know where they are as I haven't had a need to look for them)
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [ray80]
Written by: rellison8 on Mar 19, 2012 1:32:46 PM
Yeah, I was thinking that too, until I opened the radiator and its full and the overflow tank has fluid in it also. So where would the air be in the system and how do I get it out? My wife took the rdv out today and its near 80 here and she said she never had one lick of issues with it acting like it wanted to overheat. It seems ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [rellison8]
Written by: ray80 on Mar 19, 2012 12:09:30 PM
bubbling would have me thinking about air in the system (or low coolant if you prefer). Won't help with the other issues though
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [clm51]
Written by: rellison8 on Mar 19, 2012 11:57:42 AM
I am having much the same issue with our 2004 rdv. Over the winter it developed an issue where the gas gauge would be all over the place and not reading accurate. When you would take it on a long drive the speedometer would not always return to 0 and would continue to climb when you accelerate until it was wrapped all the way back around to 0. Now this spring ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating [ms_v]
Written by: clm51 on Mar 19, 2012 11:00:33 AM
The exact same thing happened to me the past Jan. I had to have the instrument cluster rebuilt (you can't purchase one, either old or new). The cost was about$500. Was told orginally that it would have to be pulled and sent off to be rebuilt. I would be without my car for as long as 2-3 weeks. But my mechanic found a guy 2.5 hours away who would come to ... Read More
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2005 Buick Rendezvous Overheating
Written by: ms_v on Mar 19, 2012 10:24:47 AM
I am not sure where to start. I purchased my vehicle in 2010 it has over 100,000 miles on it and since 09/2011 my buick has been overheating. The gauge flucuats while I drive it on the reguar streets with no rhyme or reason. I can't even attempt to drive it on the interstate or it will overheat in less then two minutes and start loosing power. I have replaced temperature ... Read More
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2005 rendezvous stalling : HELP !!
Written by: amseidl on Oct 21, 2005 5:42:03 PM
My 2005 buick rendezvous started stalling out a few months ago and I have not been able to get it fixed. I have the 3400 V-6 and I know the rendezvous has had its share of problems. It will stall when I have the A/C off ( I have the auto A/C) and I come down a long hill or lately go up a little hill. I can make it stall ... Read More
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Re: You've missed the point [regalluvr2]
Written by: jk27 on Sep 14, 2005 12:32:23 PM
regalluvr2 said, "Our local Buick dealer hasnt sold a new RDV in 2 years and doesnt keep any in stock." That's very unfortunate for your local Buick dealer. The dealer by us is selling them like hotcakes! Seriously, I've noticed LOTS more RDV's on the road lately. Here are some statistics for you (you seem to imply that Rendezvous are NOT selling well -- which is simply not the case): In ... Read More
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Re: Is the Rendezvous a good buy???? [da_rookiee]
Written by: jk27 on Aug 10, 2005 7:19:48 AM
As you can see, opinions vary widely about the Buick Rendezvous. Some people love 'em; some hate 'em. Me? I'm in the camp who loves my Rendezvous. I purchased a 2002 Rendezvous CXL new. I have had 2 major problems: leaking head gasket and AC condensor. The head gasket leak occurred during the 3 year, 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and was replaced at no cost to me. The AC ... Read More
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Re: Is the Rendezvous a good buy???? [da_rookiee]
Written by: ckinny on Aug 9, 2005 4:35:24 PM
I also had a 2002 RDV and it was a nightmare. What was worse was how Buick and GM treated me when I was having problems. I was "helped" into a 2005 RDV and regret that I caved in to their tactics every time I get in to this car. It has the third row seat and the only people who can manage to get and sit back there are small ... Read More
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Engine stalling--bad gas or something more serious?
Written by: claude3 on Jul 27, 2005 10:57:37 PM
Hello, I just spent the last few hours reading this forum and must say "Wow!" I wish that I had known all of this before I bought this car. Anyway, I bought a used 2003 Buick Rendezvous CXL with AWD back in March. It had 40,800 miles on it then and now has 45,000. Everything has been great until last week. Shortly after filling the car up with gas, it started ... Read More
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RE: AC Condenser [jay14]
Written by: regalluvr2 on Jun 29, 2005 11:00:29 AM
Jay, Go to the regular edmunds RDV forum and start reading at post #3955.This RDV owner was from Canada. buickrdv02, "Buick Rendezvous" #3955, 9 Jun 2005 2:58 pm Earlier this year I was at a large midwest Buick dealer and a salesman there said that the #1 problem for 2002 model RDV's sold there was failing AC condensors.Buick knows theres a condensor problem and theres a service bulletin about it.Your dealer ... Read More
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BCM: Not the cause of all problems (e.g., not starting)
Written by: jk27 on Jun 3, 2005 1:40:02 AM
Although people will blame the BCM for all types of problems, the fact is that BCM's on the Rendezvous do not affect engine cranking, starting or running. From the gmtechlink website (http://gmtechlink.com/index.html) Rendezvous BCM Replacement One of the common reasons for replacing the BCM was listed as “no crank, no start.” In nearly all situations on the Rendezvous, the BCM has no function in engine starting. In fact, if the BCM ... Read More
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Re: Wheel Bearings [mnyhats1]
Written by: regalluvr2 on May 14, 2005 8:27:17 PM
mnyhats, Heres proof that the RDV and Aztek wheel bearing problem is pretty wide spread.GM needs to help you guys out.Its pretty obvious they got ahold of some bad bearings.I found a place where you can buy a new RDV wheel hub and bearing set for $157 each but one needs to be a fair mechanic to do this by themself. omments 1. Posted Aug 12, 2004, 10:49 AM ET by ... Read More
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Re: Possible Solution For BCM Problems [jk27]
Written by: regalluvr2 on Feb 3, 2005 4:25:22 PM
jk, Heres an RDV owner thats very glad that he had an extended warranty.You could have very easily ended up with this one?How would you feel then?You seem to have very little compassion for problem RDV owners.This one could sure empty the old checking account in a hurry.If I had one that bad it would be long gone by now.By the way this is from a very well known car magazines ... Read More
