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#2128 of 2196 03 Rendezvous Front Suspension Problem by kleb04 Apr 02, 2009 (7:56 am)
I Bought my 03 Rendezvous used and I thought everything was great. That was until I heard a rattling in the drivers front wheel. My Husband took a look at it and saw that the Spring on the strut assembly had snapped off on top and on bottom so it was just rattling around. I brought it back to the dealer and they fixed it for free and so I thought that we were all good. Until a week later the rear end had a suspension problem. Come to find out the motor in the back for the air ride never worked and it blew the suspention. It cost me over $900 to fix this problem and that was supposedly with a discount on parts and labor. Now just the other day I started to hear rattling in the front again so we lookerd and the same spring that was fixed on the drivers side broke again. I have the CXL AWD it's not like I am out BAJA riding in the car. I brought it back and was told they would fix it this time but it will be the last time it will be fixed for free. Does that mean that this is going to happen again and when it does I am responsible? I am really starting to not like this car! Has any one else had any suspension problems or am I the only sucker that buick and GM saw comming? Replies to this message: bxd (Apr 02, 2009 10:26 am) dsaundry (Apr 07, 2009 2:06 pm) steve_ (Apr 07, 2009 6:38 pm)
#2129 of 2196 Re: 03 Rendezvous Front Suspension Problem [kleb04] by bxd Apr 02, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: kleb04 (Apr 02, 2009 7:56 am) The new spring in the front was obviously defective from the factory.   They should have apologized profusely, offered you a loaner and a free oil change, and made you happy. Instead they frustrated you by threatening with "this is the last time".   I assure you there is nothing unique about these springs. A spring is a spring. They are not all bad. It is unfortunate you had two go bad.   Also for those of you with fuel gauge problems, I think you're stuck with bad dealers. GM obviously DOES know how to make the gas gauge in the RDV work correctly. There are plenty of us with accurate gas gauges.   The dealership network is what really makes or breaks a car sometimes. Replies to this message: dsaundry (Apr 07, 2009 2:06 pm) steve_ (Apr 07, 2009 6:38 pm)
#2130 of 2196 Re: 03 Rendezvous Front Suspension Problem [bxd] by dsaundry Apr 07, 2009 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: bxd (Apr 02, 2009 10:26 am) Being new to this forum, I hope this gets in the right place. I run a small auto repair shop and its not just Rendevous that have issues, Heck its not even just GM. I have seen so many issues from wheel bearings and wiring harness's to intake gaskets and crap transmissions...I used to be a die hard Detroit machine lover, but I really get leary about quality on the North American manufactures...I have heard all the arguments on how they are using cheap offshore products in some area's however if my business was dependant on asian vehicles I wouldn't need all the tech's I have. 75% of my business if not a bit more is North American....All that said and done I still like some of the vehicles out there....just wish they would be more reliable. Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 07, 2009 6:38 pm)
#2131 of 2196 Re: 03 Rendezvous Front Suspension Problem [dsaundry] by steve_ HOST Apr 07, 2009 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: dsaundry (Apr 07, 2009 2:06 pm) Ouch.   That's sad to hear.   Welcome to CarSpace!
#2132 of 2196 Re: Electrical short in the dash lighting circuit [kirkncc] by jrod8 Apr 13, 2009 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: kirkncc (Apr 19, 2005 10:00 am) I'm having the same problem did you ever figure out why this was happening?
#2133 of 2196 Re: Electrical short in the dash lighting circuit by dlconroy Apr 13, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Yes, after removing and replacing everything known to man, they finally replaced the battery cables...never had the problem after that! Knock on wood...
#2134 of 2196 RE: Rear tail light problem [airmojo] by mighty157 Apr 16, 2009 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: airmojo (Apr 16, 2003 4:30 am) so i have a 2003 buick rend, here right side brake light not workin,not bulb either. how was your problem solved. what should i be looking for here? thank you
#2135 of 2196 Too high mileage? by bambi712 Apr 18, 2009 (6:54 am)
was looking at a 05 rendezvous to buy at a GREAT price but it has 130, 000 miles. What is the engine expectancy mileage wise? Replies to this message: cruzak (Apr 19, 2009 1:23 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Apr 19, 2009 1:47 pm)
#2136 of 2196 Re: Too high mileage? [bambi712] by cruzak Apr 19, 2009 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: bambi712 (Apr 18, 2009 6:54 am) The mileage is too high Bambi712, I know a car with great price deal it's hard to resist especially when it is within your budget bracket on your car buying. In my opinion I prefer buying a car that will give me a peace of mind over discounted price. I own 2005 RDV currently have 47200 mileage, from my calculation base on months of ownership I drove the car 1151 miles per month average, which is high based on common normal average use. Look for some RDV deals that has less than 50k mileage and purchase GM warranty that will protect you up to 100k miles. One thing I want to add, consider activating the OnStar feature, it really gives me a peace of mind wherever I go especially driving during winter season.
#2137 of 2196 Re: Too high mileage? [bambi712] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 19, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: bambi712 (Apr 18, 2009 6:54 am) Statistical life expectancy of a modern gasoline engine would be about 175,000 miles. Some go more, some go less.

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