TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING RECALL NUMBER: 06V417000. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THEY PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE FROM A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PURCHASE THE RECALLED VEHICLE IS RELUCTANT TO TAKE BACK THE VEHICLE BECAUSE CONTACT DIDN'T PURCHASE THE NEW VEHICLE AT HIS DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IN QUESTION IS POWELL WATSON AND IS LOCATED IN LAREDO, TX. THE CO…
2005 buick Rendezvous airbags problems
severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER #06V417000 REGARDING THE GM REPURCHASE OF VEHICLES DUE TO THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT HONORING ALL OF THE TERMS LISTED UNDER THE RECALL. THE LETTER STATED GM WOULD REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE AT FULL PRICE, NOT EXCEEDING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE TIME PURCHASED, INCLUDING TAXES. THE CON…
ON IMPACT FROM DRIVERS SIDE IN MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS CAR FLIPPED ON TO PASSENGER'S SIDE AND SPINNED AND SKIDDED 70 FEET DAMAGING BOTH SIDES AND BATTERY ACID FROM FRONT LEAKED ONTO FRONT OF CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS COMPLETELY CRUSHED AND SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILED TO OPEN ON IMPACT CAME OUT AFTER CAR MADE COMPLETE STOP. SIDE PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE CAME COMPLETELY OUT AND PASSENGERS SIDE NO AIR…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 buick Rendezvous?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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