8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$150
Average Mileage:
62,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. flush differential twice, replace fluid with new type (2 reports)
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problem #2

Jun 072012

Rendezvous

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

noise in the diff went away, And now the noise is back at 100,000 mi!!!! Maybe I did not flush good enough or the new oil breaks down.

- James K., Mesa, AZ, US

problem #1

Jun 022008

Rendezvous Ultra 3.6L-L Ohv V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles

This issue is outlined in TSB 06-04-114-001A. Known issue with the differential in the AWD models (not just Rendezvous, apparently). The initial fix, which they did on this visit, is to flush the differential fluid twice, then replace with a new synthetic fluid. If the issue comes back, the rear end housing has to be replaced. This is pathetic. Additionally, because we're out of factory warranty, we had to pay $185 for the flush. THIS IS A TSB!!!! It is a known design flaw in the vehicle, why are we having to pay for it??? I've had TSBs addressed in Acura and Mitsubishi cars I've owned, and never had to pay, even outside of warranty.

Honestly, stay away from GM. Their quality control has gone downhill in a bad way and they've done nothing to improve the situation. Save yourself the headache and buy foreign.

- flea, Charlotte, NC, US