5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,609 miles

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problem #3

May 232006

Rendezvous 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,750 miles
: the contact stated without warning, at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while decelerating. The vehicle restarted after this occurred. The dealership performed a computer upgrade in an attempt to repair the vehicle, but the problem persisted. It happened 7 times. The contact felt it was an obvious defect that was dangerous and should be promptly addressed. Updated 06/07/2006.

- Merrick, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 112006

Rendezvous 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,762 miles
: the contact stated the battery light illuminated and the vehicle stalls, this occurred six times between 5-15 mph. The vehicle restarts after stalling. The dealership is unable to determine a problem.

- Atoka, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 232005

Rendezvous 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,316 miles
2005 Buick VIN [xxx] engine died when the vehicle went downhill and stopped at traffic light. Engine wouldn't start until ignition was turned off and then turned back on. Updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Sacramento, CA, USA