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Buick Rendezvous repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 77 repairs.
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Buick Rendezvous engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Buick Rendezvous

Engine not specified

84000 mi

US $280
EGR Valve needed to be replaced. Valve was replaced and two weeks later code came back on. Mechanic said it would be a continued problem with this vehicle 
84000 mi

US $200
EGR code continued to come on. A "screen" was put on EGR valve to prevent further carbon deposits from entering 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $1080
Tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge all read naught, and the odometer read "ERROR." The powertrain control module was found to be at fault and replaced. 

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2005 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

16500 mi Head gasket 
106000 mi

US $7
Fuel Filter Engine Air Filter 
107000 mi

US $15
Oil & Filter 
109793 mi

US $15
Oil & Filter 

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2004 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

50000 mi

US $500
Coolant Leak at heater supply tube. 

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2004 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

75600 mi

US $60
Replaced a Fuel Pressure Regulator that was leaking/failing and causes hard starts & rough idling. Problem cured with new FPR 

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2003 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

146300 mi

US $950
Fuel pump died and had to be replaced. 
148000 mi

US $600
Corroded fuel pump wiring harness. Had already replaced in earlier maintenace trip. Fight between 2 dealers about warranty. Had to get Buick involved. Ended up paying for part of the work. 
95260 mi

C $1000
thermostat failed. 
96260 mi

C $500
change fuel filter, plugs, and clean throttle body. 
43400 mi Head gasket replacement 
103540 mi

C $1163
Replaced leaking upper plenum and intake gaskets. (Also replaced plugs, wires, serpentine belt, new coolant and tensioner at same time)  
106640 mi

C $340
Broken water pump. 
90000 mi

US $985
Leaking LIM gasket replaced along with engine flush, oil change and new thermostat and coolant 
127000 mi

US $300
Replace water pump and belt 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

62000 mi Blew the head gaskets, $1600 repair. Manufacture was aware that engine compartment was too small to adequately circulate air to cool engine. No recall. 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $2800
A.C. compressor, wheel bearing, head gasket,heater core,awd sensor, sunroof,all went out in the same year less than 80k miles and was not abused most of these were common to the 3.4 gm engine I will never trust gm again 

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Buick Rendezvous Engine Problems

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