One of the most common problems that can happen to a vehicle is a heater core leak. If your Buick Rendezvous has a leaking heater core, it is not a breakdown risk. Although, it is necessary to make sure that the lost coolant is replaced. It can cause damage to the vehicle in other ways, … Read more
One of the most common problems that can occur in the life of a vehicle is a bad starter, that includes the Buick Rendezvous. It is important to determine whether or not it’s a bad starter that is keeping the vehicle from turning over. If your Rendezvous is not starting, don’t assume right away … Read more
P0720 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for your Buick Rendezvous as it would any other vehicle. It indicates that your Rendezvous’s OSS (Output Shaft Speed Sensor) is reporting a malfunction. It’s typically caused by a bad OSS, or a wiring problem. The OSS works by … Read more
P0520 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Buick Rendezvous as it would any other vehicle. P0520 indicates that the oil pressure sensor is operating outside of its normal “range”. It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor switch or a … Read more
P0108 is a generic OBD-II trouble code. It indicates your Buick Rendezvous’s MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor’s voltage reading is outside of the normal operating range. The voltage is too high. It’s most commonly caused by a bad MAP sensor, wiring issue, or vacuum leak. The MAP sensor measures the air pressure coming into … Read more
P0443 is a very common OBD2 code. It’s generic, meaning it has the same definition for the Buick Rendezvous as any other vehicle. If your Rendezvous has this code, it indicates the EVAP purge control valve circuit is malfunctioning. This is typically caused by a short in the wiring to or from the purge … Read more
P0521 is an OBD2 diagnostic code that is triggered when your Buick Rendezvous detects that the value being sent from the oil pressure sensor is out of its normal operating range. It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor or an issue with the oil system, and should be diagnosed and fixed right … Read more
P0562 is a common OBD-II trouble code. It’s a general code, which means that it means the same thing for any vehicle, including the Buick Rendezvous. P0562 indicates that the system voltage is below 10 volts for a solid minute. With the engine running, the system voltage should be 14.1-14.4 volts, and it’s typically caused … Read more
Your Buick Rendezvous’s water pump is one of the most crucial parts of the engine. If it doesn’t pump water through the engine, it’s going to overheat and do a lot of damage. Typical signs of a bad water pump include overheating, white smoke, a bad smell, rough idle, and more. A water pump works … Read more
If your Buick Rendezvous is running hot, it is a serious problem. If it gets too hot, it leads to overheating. A hot engine is usually caused by a few different things, such as the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or outside conditions. Buick Rendezvous Running Hot Symptoms Obviously, the main symptom of running … Read more