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ABS problem solved by alman72
Dec 12, 2007 (11:32 am)
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An oil leak had dribbled some oil into the conduit that the ABS harness is in, and I am told that the oil surrounding the wire caused the signal going to the ABS computer to vary (due to resistance), activating the AWD. After cleaning the harness off, the problem went away! go figure
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Re: major problems with the rendevous 2002 [tdaustin27] by regalluvr2
Dec 14, 2007 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: tdaustin27 (Dec 08, 2007 4:58 pm)

tdaustin27,
    Sorry to hear of all your problems.Just go back to page 1 on here and start reading forward.You will see every problem known to mankind with the 2002 Buick RDV's.When you get a bad one theres just no end to the problems.At least your wheel bearings havent gone bad yet,
 
    Lots of us licked our wounds and dumped our 2002 Buick RDV's a long time ago.Our 2002 CXL loved to eat BCM's.It turned in to a 2004 Toyota Highlander which has been trouble free so far.
 
    Good Luck.
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happy owners exist too by bxd
Dec 14, 2007 (10:51 am)
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Replying to: regalluvr2 (Dec 14, 2007 10:39 am)

I'm not saying any of your experiences are false. Just conveying that our 2007 with 10,000 miles so far has been trouble free. Yes I realize that it is still a very young vehicle, but I just wanted to post a GOOD Rendezvous experience. My wife and I plan on keeping it past 100k miles.
 
Loving it so far! Great on gas, so much cargo room, very comfortable.
 
Brian
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Need 03 Rendezvous Opinions by clevelander
Dec 15, 2007 (9:49 am)
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My husband and I have a chance to buy a 2003 Rendezvous. It looks like there are so many complaints about it. Is there anyone that is happy with this car?
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Re: Need 03 Rendezvous Opinions [clevelander] by chuckie2
Dec 15, 2007 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: clevelander (Dec 15, 2007 9:49 am)

I have an '04 RDV with 103,933 miles on it and the only problem I have had was the wheel bearing which was taken care of under warranty. The only other issue is the lights in the steering wheel controls...I do a lot of night driving so I expected them to wear out. My dealer replaced the bulbs free of charge. I drive this vehicle everyday plus once or twice a month to cleveland or nyc and never has it broken down. I am trading up to the Enclave in March, but other than the fact I just want a new vehicle, I would continue driving this until it dies. I keep up with regular scheduled maintenace.
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Re: Fuel Gauge problems [onebritelady] by dlconroy
Dec 18, 2007 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: onebritelady (Oct 03, 2007 5:11 am)

I am having the same problem with our 2005! We have had nothing but problems with this thing since the day we bought it. I too wanted to just turn it back in and get an Enclave. That's what I wanted in the beginning. How did you start out with this if you don't mind? I have had it with this car! I am afraid to drive it.
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Fuel economy by cdyoung
Dec 18, 2007 (11:33 am)
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My 05 AWD RDV is a great vehicle with deteriorating fuel economy. With less then 22K on the car the fuel economy seems to get worse with every tank. I have the 3.6 ltr and was getting near 18 when it was broken in and now get around 14, what's up? I really enjoy the car and don't share the misery most of the people who post have.
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Fuel filter 3.6 ltr by cdyoung
Dec 18, 2007 (11:36 am)
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Does anyone know where the fuel filter is loacated on the 3.6 ltr engine. I searched under the car during my last oil change and couldn't find it. I have an 05 RDV Ultra
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Re: Fuel filter 3.6 ltr [cdyoung] by ray80
Dec 18, 2007 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: cdyoung (Dec 18, 2007 11:36 am)

Not sure where the filter is on the vous, I have heard its sorta near the drivers seat (underneath vehicle of course) in the Pontiac version, but haven't been there nmyself yet. Just follow the fuel lines from the tank until you find it. (BTW you do have to be careful not to get an eyeful if you do change it, have something ready to catch what comes out of it). For the milage thing, it may jsut be winter fuel and colder temps (depending on where you are), my vehicles are dropping now also.
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Re: happy owners exist too [bxd] by regalluvr2
Dec 18, 2007 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: bxd (Dec 14, 2007 10:51 am)

Brian,
   It was the 2002-2003 RDV's that had most of the bad problems.The 2004-2007 RDV's were much better.Our 2002 CXL AWD was roomy and rode and handled great.However,it was underpowered and the reliability wasnt there.
 
   If anyone is buying a used 2002-2003 Rendezvous from a dealer,please call the former owners to see why they traded it off.Theres far too many problem ones out there.They had numerous problems such as BCM's,AC Condensors,Intake And Head Gaskets,Wheel Bearings,Stalling And Refusing To Restart,and much more if you got the wrong one.I've seen some 2002's have up to a dozen different problems.
 
  I wish you well with your 07 RDV.

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