2002 Buick Rendezvous Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 8%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 8% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,850 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife had a flat tire and destroyed the tire on the highway. We were sold the tire monitor system with the cxl. It is also circled in our brochure from the salesman. The vehicle does not have the system and GM is blowing us off! This is false advertising. Also, this year, both rear axle hubs have gone bad as well as problems with the rear drive module.”
NHTSA complaint #10096231, filed 2004-10, 75,000 miles“Had my local mechanic replace rear brakes. Still getting noise from rear wheels, took it to Buick dealership to investigate. They adjusted brakes and they failed within a week. I was then charged $1000 plus a $400 rental car bill while they fixed the brakes. After getting my car back it was still whirring , turns out the problem was a hub bearing failure on all four tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10123997, filed 2005-06, 98,750 miles“After stopping on a hill with the transmission in 'd', as soon as I took my foot off the brake, the car started rolling back. This is a dangerous situation when cars are behind and you come to a stop on a hill and then need to go. The dealer replaced the torque converter but that did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10018408, filed 2003-05, 1,432 miles“I own a 2002 Buick Rendezvous, it is the worst car I ever bought, transmission broke, ABS is damaged, cooling system has been repaired several times dashboard lights are out of control, condenser is cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10243778, filed 2008-09, 101,000 miles“Vehicle has 24,200 miles. Dealer says rear (awd) differential is ruined and needs replacement. Dealer won't tell me if condition is dangerous. Odd noises noted five months ago. Second time to dealer. First time - no problems noted. Now tell me differential ruined by bad tires (manufacturers choice) - this not noted by dealer in june. If tires are not proper size, etc. Awd disabled light is supposed to illuminate. Have never seen this light on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10096481, filed 2004-10, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
115 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsFuel system
103 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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