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Re: Need 03 Rendezvous Opinions [clevelander]
by chuckie2
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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
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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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- #1902 of 2196
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Fuel economy
by cdyoung
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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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- #1903 of 2196
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Fuel filter 3.6 ltr
by cdyoung
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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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- #1904 of 2196
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Re: Fuel filter 3.6 ltr [cdyoung]
by ray80
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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
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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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Re: weird stuff happening [hammering]
by pkudrna
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Dec 21, 2007 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: hammering (Nov 19, 2007 8:32 pm)
I just found this post. My 02 Rendezvous is doing exactly the same thing except that since I don't have AWD my traction control and ABS lights periodically flash on. Several days ago my car woudn't start and seemed like a weak battery. After 12 hours coming home form work I tried starting again and it started with exhibiting any problem or apparent battery weakness. This am I tired starting again and I heard a "click and all lights and power including dome and headlights died. The batt is 2 years old, the alternator , plugs and cables are 2 months old. I know someone stated that it couldn't be a BCM but I am at a loss and don't have the money to take it to the dealer. Any help would be apprecieated. Thanks , PK
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- #1907 of 2196
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Re: weird stuff happening [pkudrna]
by ray80
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Dec 21, 2007 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: pkudrna (Dec 21, 2007 5:28 am)
Sounds like it may be battery cable connection problem. I had a similar problem with my Pontiac version. Check my post #34 in Pontiac Aztek starting issues topic.
For the TC/ABS lights , I would fix the other problem first and see if its still an issue, anything electrical could potentialy be affected by weak current
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Re: happy owners exist too [bxd]
by scolvin1
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Dec 21, 2007 (9:38 pm)
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Replying to: bxd (Dec 14, 2007 10:51 am)
We are also more or less happy owners. We bought our 2003 Rendezvous from a dealer in Sept w/73,000 miles. We didn't find this website until after the purchase and we were both very worried. HOWEVER, we used what we read on this site and knew what to look for. We did have to replace the BCM unit shortly after purchasing but my husband ordered the part straight from Buick, ordered a BCM unit for a 2007 Rendevous and we haven't had a lick of problems since. We need to have the back up sensors cleaned so they work properly. We immediately (after reading this site) had the transmission fluid completely changed out to the "better stuff" - whatever that means to a women! LOL - and replaced one ABS sensor (about 120 bucks).
For the price we paid for the car and the repairs that we did , we are still under book value for the car. I love the way it drives. Gas mileage isn't bad. Comfortable for kids. No extra room when seating more than 4 but what crossover does?
We are aware of it's problems, but for real, research ANY car/make/model and you find just as much if not more......
We are happy
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loss of control and shutdown message
by swimswan
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Dec 24, 2007 (7:35 am)
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I slipped on the ice and hit a parked trailer with my '05, and I was able to drive away, didn't relize the damage until later as it was dark, but after driving about 7 miles on an icy highway, I got an error message that came up that my vechicle was "shutting down" and I lost total control and it went off into the ditch and hit hard. Has anyone ever had there car shut down like that?? I am just glad I didn't get too hurt, but also my airbags did not go off at all when I hit the ditch hard.
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