Rendezvous
Buick Rendezvous: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Buick Rendezvous2001–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | February 2001 – December 2006 |
| Model years | 2002–2007 |
| Body styles | 4-door CUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | U-body/GMT257 |
| Engines | 3.4 L LA1 V6 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic GM 4T65-E |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm |
| Length | 4,737 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
| Designer | Jelani Aliyu Elizabeth Wetzel (Interior) (1999) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.4–3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 17 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2001–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 298 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 280 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 279 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Brakes | 145 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 113 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Suspension | 103 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
| Steering | 80 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 71 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Airbags | 66 | 2002, 2004, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 47 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2007: 1256 complaints, 68 with a crash and 25 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.