2003 Buick Rendezvous Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 3% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The service traction system light is on, and the traction off light is on, and the anti-lock brake light is also on. I was backing up in a parking lot when this occurred, and now the lights all come on as soon as I start the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10459785, filed 2012-05, 97,000 miles“When driving on the highway, white/terrible smelling smoke came rolling out of the vents inside my vehicle. It was so bad that I had to pull over, as it was burning my throat/nose/eyes and made me dizzy- this was in a matter of just a few short minutes. No dashboard lights or other signs of vehicle malfunction occurred at that time; however, this was a very alarming safety situation for my children, who were also in the vehicle...! The fire department was called, along with the police and a tow truck; as I obviously was not willing to drive the vehicle any further! …”
NHTSA complaint #10766419, filed 2015-09, 130,000 miles“Over the past two years I have had three front hubs replaced and the saddle for the traction system. All done at the advise of a Buick dealer. This past year I telephoned Buick and requested their help, as I felt Buick should know how to correct this recurring problem, but to no avail. Both the antilock brakes and the traction systems are off, and the car sounds as if it is raw metal on metal. I am again occasionally hearing the grinding noise, which usually indicates another problem (with substantial cost) is on the way.”
NHTSA complaint #10446344, filed 2012-02, 90,000 miles“Gas tank started leaking from connection where filler tube meets the gas tank. Other models were included in a recall but not the Rendezvous model I have.”
NHTSA complaint #11073313, filed 2018-02, 95,000 miles“This has occurred on and off since purchasing my 2003 Buick Rendezvous in january 2005. Usually occurs when outside temps are warmer, spring thru fall, not in the winter. At slow speeds ( 10 to 20 miles/hour) when braking and/or turning steering wheel while applying the brakes, a grinding/crunching noise is heard and depressing the brakes feels like you are crushing something with your feet. Brakes do not work immediately. Anti-lock brake light, service traction system light, and anti-lock brake off indicator lights all come on and stay on after the braking and noise stops. …”
NHTSA complaint #10329491, filed 2010-05, 39,558 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11000576May 7, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 10224309Sep 30, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The…
- 10201115Dec 1, 2015OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
84 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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