2006 Buick Rendezvous problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Engine (11) · Electrical System (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Buick Rendezvous model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
74 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (665)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 665 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-28 · Suspension · 134,103 mi“the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension sway bar was bent. additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. the cause of the failure was not yet been determined. the manufa…”
2024-07-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel line heat shield rusted and is leaking gas. i noticed gas outside before getting into car few days before gas leak was noticeable. i could not tell if it was my car or not as it was always in a parking lot that i noticed smelling gas. yesterday, i noticed i had to pump the gas a couple times in order to start car. went to the grocery store…”
2024-02-04 · Steering“piece of junk since june when i paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and i refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. has to be called home sweet home very soon and i need it fixed by gm asap or lawyer will be involved and i’m not sinking anymore into it then i have.. …”
2019-09-16 · Engine · 139,000 mi“engine timing chain slipped causing vehicle to become undrivable…”
2019-06-04 · Air Bags · 279,215 mi · 💥 crash“"takata recall" i was in a car accident on 4/8/19 it did not involve another vehicle. it was raining and i was coming off the highway to my exit and looked to my left to see if i was able to merge, when i did my right tire hit the side of some wet grass and when it did my car started spinning outta control and i ended up hitting a palm tree straigh…”
2019-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2006 buick rendezvous has massive fuel leak on fuel supply line leading from tank to injectors. this is a known issue with this model and year due to the heat shield wrap installed by manufacturer. occurs when vehicle is running and then drips for in excess of 5 minutes after vehicle is turned off.…”
2019-03-18 · Electrical System · 123,000 mi“vehicle has hard start when engine is hot. for example when running errands. by the time you come out of the store the vehicle does not want to start. takes multiple attempts. gas must be pimped at the same time as turning ignition in order for the vehicle to start. multiple mechanics state this is an electrical issue but cannot figure out what is …”
2019-03-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve · 73,000 mi“tl* 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 …”
2018-05-29 · Power Train · 212,314 mi“car kept running hot and no remedy was found for it. batteries and other repairs were done concerning the electrical things; but the car running hot was never resolved even with replacing the thermostat etc. i could only drive about a block and the check cooling system error came on and the car speed would automatically slow down and the engine wou…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.