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US recalls (1)
Air bags: frontal
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Suspension
2006-08-15 · campaign 2006-199
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
Owner complaints (138)
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buick Rendezvous (10 crashes, 1 fires, 10 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 138).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 38 | |
| Steering | 18 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Power train | 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | |
| Suspension | 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Buick Rendezvous version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Rendezvous AWD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Rendezvous AWD 3.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Rendezvous FWD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Rendezvous FWD 3.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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