2006 Buick Rendezvous Brakes Problems

“I own a 2006 Buick Rendezvous SUV. This SUV has 59,000 miles. In november a sensor light came on that states reduce engine speed while driving and you lose all power. This includes steering, brakes, speed and the engine stalls. However the radio stays on. I was traveling on a hwy with a speed limit of 45 MPH.I lose control of steering, brakes and speed control. The SUV stalled and I had to change three lanes to get out of traffic. I was concerned about getting hit or hitting another car. This has happened frequently. …”

“2006 Buick Rendezvous: operator stopped the car in parking lot, turned off the ignition and removed the keys. Car was in drive d and keys were removed. Later, car rolled backward and hit another car in parking lot (luckily no one was injured). Dealer indicates that the keys cannot be removed when car is in drive. The Rendezvous safety feature in the steering wheel / ignition is not working.”

“Problem with emergency brake on 2006 Buick Rendezvous. I am unhappy with the emergency brake on the Buick. After some discussion with the repair department of the dealer, described in the copy of the letter to the dealer below, I was told that the emergency brake was not adjusted properly and they fixed it; of course under warranty. But, in my opinion, the brake is still not adjusted properly. It does not hold the car. The car feels safely stopped only when in 'park.' I have an oldsmobile silhouette and when we put on the emergency brake, it holds the car. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated slowly when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the all wheel drive warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the differential pump check valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. Shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. The rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. …”