2005 Buick Rendezvous Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“We found out that we had a problem with my wife's vehicle. Initially, the vehicle was stationary. I took it to get an oil change and was asked to come into the shop to be shown that the antifreeze was like yogurt in the reservoir. We were told that we needed a coolant flush. This LED to being told that we needed a new radiator; bypass hose; and last but not least, head gasket job amounting to approximately 1600.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10806588, filed 2015-11, 174,925 miles“Have had to replace head caskets two times since I bought this now having problems with gas smell when I turn on heater whats next its got about 51000 miles on it”
NHTSA complaint #11040993, filed 2017-10, 25,000 miles“I own a 2005 Buick Rendezvous that is having safety issues concerning the awd brake system. Four times over the last 5 years the awd and anti-lock brake system have stopped working. The latest time was today 3/8/11 when the brake system failed again and the I was barely able to stop the car before it entered a busy highway. After researching the internet it seems that numerous other people have encountered the same issues. I have had the problem repaired three other times. The wheel speed sensor and the hub have been replaced and the wiring harness repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10386876, filed 2011-03, 61,000 miles“Speed gauge does not work properly car runs boiling hot while temp gauge says it's cool, fuel guage goes out like I'm dumping fuel on the interstate at high speed,car shuts off, so dangerous, you never know when it will happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11155380, filed 2018-12, 10 miles“I bought my car from a used car lot. I had it about 3-4 months and out of the blue it overheated very quickly, the warning light was on, some type of loud buzzer was going off so I pulled over and let it cool off, it took about 45 minutes but it started back up. I checked all the fluids and coolant levels and everything was ok. This continued to happen for about 3 weeks, quickly overheat, lights, alarms pulled over, checked fluids over and over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11541076, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 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…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 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…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Rendezvous
38 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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