2004 Buick Rendezvous Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,620miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 6% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,620 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.
“I purchased this car on june 23 and the next day it wouldn't start took it back to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the alternator said it was fixed but several hours later the car wouldnt start again took it back the next day and they said it was the air conditioner running while the car was off draining the battery so they took the fuse out and said they would fix it the next day but when I called to take my car to them I got no answer from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734966, filed 2015-07, 150,000 miles“I parked my car in a lot. 2 hours later, I went to start it and it wouldn't even turn over . Someone gave me a jump start and it started immediately. A few hours later, same thing. Nix morning however, it started fine. Battery was tested and works normal. Replaced starter and cylanoid. Same problem and nothing changed. I decided to check the fuses. All of them ok. I found that if I remove one of the fuses and use a paper clip in 2 of the 4 openings, it starts the car in the on position. Security light comes on too.”
NHTSA complaint #10724657, filed 2015-06, 200,000 miles“I have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous and after running it, it does not always restart. It has also stalled at intersections when idling. No one can pin point a specific problem but after it sits awhile it restarts. Sometimes I have to sit for an hour to get my car started. A GM mechanic said there was a recall on a fuse, but there was not change made to the fuses so the issue was not corrected. Others have said it was the fuel pump, but then others say if it is the fuel pump it would have gone completely bad by now. This has been going on since 2008 when I bought the car used from a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10422311, filed 2011-08, 60,000 miles“Rear hatch assist strap has been replaced for the 3rd time. Each time time strap has broken unexpectedly causing the person to lose his balance and fall.”
NHTSA complaint #10786058, filed 2015-10, 115,000 miles“Rear differential /torque tube defect. Vehicle taken to GM dealership to check whining, roaring and clunking noise. Garage indicated no problem with vehicle. Noises continued and got worse. Vehicle taken back to garage several times to no avail. Finally vehicle was taken to another garage to determine problem. Problem found and both GM dealership garage and the certified garage that fixed the problem indicated a defect in the rear differential with potential of locking up wheels while driving, causing the wheels to skid with the potential of causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10417482, filed 2011-08, 57,350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
76 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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