2003 Buick Rendezvous Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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.
“Awd disabled itself and the antilock came on and have started to stay on then when I make turns the car starts screaching really loud so I just recently learned of a recall for this so what can I do”
NHTSA complaint #10722468, filed 2015-05, 131,000 miles“When snow builds up in wheel wells the awd became disabled and spun out in road, have failed with mud, build up as well had replaced 3 times since owning vehicle. Also feel that the sideview mirrors have dangerous blind spot that could be a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10225816, filed 2008-04, 141,000 miles“Gas tank was leaking gas tank cracked. Also the wheel covers have plastic bolts and they break off easily and when you rotate tires they break off. People at the shop usually do not tell you when it breaks off because they will have to pay/or the employee there will be in trouble then you lose those wheel covers while driving without noticing it. I have lost 2 of them and could be hazard on the road for other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10143173, filed 2005-11, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. While driving in reverse less than 10 MPH, the traction control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact heard a noise emitting from the front end of the vehicle and suddenly the front passenger 's side tire began to spin. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they were unable to duplicate the problem. The failure recurred numerous times whenever turning the steering wheel. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440941, filed 2011-12, 120,000 miles“Problems with losing hubcap equipment. The vehicle has lost five hubcaps off of the two front wheels. These include two originals and three replacements all installed at the dealers. It was evident that all five of the plastic nuts have failed either singly or all at once.”
NHTSA complaint #10076023, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This 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…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10155051Jan 23, 2019This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
- 10129089Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Wheels: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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