Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Buick Rendezvous

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 197 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
794
Reported to NHTSA
2006-10-31
Owners notified
2006-11-06

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2780,000 mi
Engine1897,000 mi
Steering1850,000 mi
Vehicle speed control13103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1048,020 mi
Fuel/propulsion system10180,000 mi
Power train9100,772 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel851,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline8117,703 mi
Service brakes5124,453 mi
Suspension551,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4100,772 mi
Power train: automatic transmission450,000 mi
Unknown or other425,000 mi
Air bags: frontal325,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine313,750 mi
Exterior lighting381,000 mi
Service brakes, electric388,000 mi
Suspension: front338,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing352,000 mi
Wheels3110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition29,600 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices2136,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages221,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft24,866 mi
Structure2300 mi
Air bags1196,869 mi
Air bags: side/window111,000 mi
Electrical system: horn15,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system120,095 mi
Parking brake195,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift195,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter195,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs165,000 mi
Power train: driveline150,100 mi
Seats181,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic161,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip115,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light118,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections138,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump138,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate150,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt128,312 mi
Traction control system161,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior133,257 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor132,000 mi

The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.