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#1822 of 2196 2005 RDV CX AWD Drivetrain Clank by mentalattica Jun 21, 2007 (7:46 am)
Hello all,   I recently purchased a 2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD in April of this year (it now has 44K), within the first month I noticed a Clank-Clank (two times) when I put the vehicle in Drive from Park, or Park to Reverse. From Drive to reverse it's Clank-Clank-Thump (clanks twice followed by a muffled thump) It's pretty loud and embarrassing. I did not get an extended warranty because I just don't have the financial resources to do so. I know that was stupid now. Well so far I've had to replace the front left hub ($450), brakes and rotors (I did those myself $180), transmission mount the repair was questionable to say the least ($178), engine mounts ($554) which I did not pay for because it was misdiagnosed (the clanking).   So the last mechanic at a transmission shop said my Trans is fine, he pulled my driveshaft off and there's no clanking anymore. I knew the sound was coming from the rear of the half shaft (beside the muffler). I crawled under the vehicle last night and spun the rear shaft by hand and heard a lot of clanking and it felt loose. There are no U-joints on the shaft (that are visible). So I've been driving around the past few days without a driveshaft, but it makes me uneasy knowing how the versatrak system works. If it goes to send 30% to the rear, that's just lost torque and traction. I would think that is dangerous in a "slippery situation".   I finally put the shaft back on myself, and nothing but clank-clank again. It's only when I put it into gear, not while driving and it's not a drivibility issue (yet). I can't find any parts for the shaft online or at the dealer, it looks like if it is the shaft the whole thing will have to be replaced ($652 part only). Anyone experience anything like this on a RDV or Aztek? Any idea's in general? Replies to this message: jablonsa (Jun 21, 2007 10:27 am) mentalattica (Jun 21, 2007 11:18 am)
#1823 of 2196 Re: 2005 RDV CX AWD Drivetrain Clank [mentalattica] by jablonsa Jun 21, 2007 (10:27 am)
Replying to: mentalattica (Jun 21, 2007 7:46 am) Im no expert in cars but this sort of sounds a little like what i experienced. basically the solution to get the knock out was to engage the parking break before taking the foot off the breaks while parking. than when your ready to go simply start the car shift into drive and take off the parking break while pressing the usual breaks. essentially what your trying to do is not let the car roll while its in the park position. Someone a while back mentioned this problem as well but he never got back to tell me if this solved the embarrassing clank. by the way after a week of using the parking break it becomes second nature, it also increases car security. Replies to this message: mentalattica (Jun 21, 2007 11:18 am)
#1824 of 2196 Re: 2005 RDV CX AWD Drivetrain Clank [jablonsa] by mentalattica Jun 21, 2007 (11:18 am)
Replying to: jablonsa (Jun 21, 2007 10:27 am) Thanks for the input. I also read that somewhere and have been using the parking brake every since. Your right it does become second nature, even though it hasn't cured the clank I still do it out of habbit now.
#1825 of 2196 Re: Rear mount stop light [jingles99] by jpierce Jun 29, 2007 (9:17 am)
Replying to: jingles99 (Jun 12, 2007 4:52 am) Hi:   I have several LEDs gone in my rear tail gate light as well. This is a sealed unit (since I took it off and had a look at it). In order to fix it, the whole unit needs to be replaced. The only thing I can figure is a junk yard or dealer. Let know how you fair out.   JP:) Replies to this message: toonzee (Jul 10, 2007 8:09 am) 442455 (Jul 10, 2007 12:43 pm)
#1826 of 2196 Re: 2002 Rend. CXL, Hood paint bubbling, anyone else? [gcia4life] by corvette1975 Jul 09, 2007 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: gcia4life (Sep 19, 2006 7:06 pm) Hello, we are having the same problem. The nose of our hood on our 2003 Rendezvous is bubbling, supposedly due to oxidization according to the GM rep. My wife was told they will take care of it, however we must pay half ($211.00) which doesn't sound like a very good deal to me.   Any ideas on how to get them to do it for free?   Jake Replies to this message: 442455 (Jul 09, 2007 4:48 pm) exhausted (Aug 12, 2007 8:35 am)
#1827 of 2196 Re: 2002 Rend. CXL, Hood paint bubbling, anyone else? [corvette1975] by 442455 Jul 09, 2007 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: corvette1975 (Jul 09, 2007 1:15 pm) GM has a 100000 mile warranty for corrosion, when the corrosion works its way from the inside out. I had the hood of a 2001 Alero replaced at 97000 miles by a GM body shop, with no cost to me. I also had a hood of a 1988 Corsica replaced with no cost to me around 90000 miles. Both had corrosion which bubbled through, from the inside out at the front of the hood.   You might check with a different dealer, or show them the warranty which is printed in your warranty book, or maybe even in your owner's manual.
#1828 of 2196 Re: Rear mount stop light [jpierce] by toonzee Jul 10, 2007 (8:09 am)
Replying to: jpierce (Jun 29, 2007 9:17 am) I called 2 different dealers, they both wanted $99.00 just for the light, not counting labor. I could not find an after market light for the Buick...Has anyone else Replies to this message: 442455 (Jul 10, 2007 12:43 pm)
#1829 of 2196 Re: Rear mount stop light [toonzee] by 442455 Jul 10, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: toonzee (Jul 10, 2007 8:09 am) Go to the web site I have posted a link to, and search for "Third Brake Light". I have found some for as low as $20.00. This site searches salvage yards, and you can search different distances, or even make a request for parts.   http://car-part.com/
#1830 of 2196 Re: Engine Noise - 2006 Rendezvous CXL [jacklin30] by nidge Jul 20, 2007 (10:13 pm)
Replying to: jacklin30 (Apr 11, 2007 2:48 pm) Hello, I think that I can tell you about the noise in the glove compartment. When the filter was removed by the service people, they broke the latch that keeps the filter door tight and free of rattling. They broke it just like I broke mine. Now, Krazy Glue comes to thr rescue. Replies to this message: jacklin30 (Jul 25, 2007 10:57 am) bxd (Jul 25, 2007 11:12 am) jacklin30 (Jul 25, 2007 2:00 pm)
#1831 of 2196 CD will not Eject by tahoebc Jul 23, 2007 (7:50 pm)
So my battery died a couple month's ago, it had just enough power that all the lights were going kinda going crazy on the dash. For some reason while it was doing this I ejected a cd from the player.   Once I put the new battery in every thing worked great, except the CD player still thinks there a CD in the number 2 slot, the other 5 slots still have CD's in them.   When I try to play a CD It trys to play CD #2 but fails. If I try and eject, it works a bit then askes me to remove the CD which I cannot. Is there anything I can do besides taking it to the Dealership? Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 23, 2007 8:16 pm) tahoebc (Jul 23, 2007 10:35 pm) steve_ (Jul 24, 2007 7:31 am) and 2 more...

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