NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Buick Rendezvous Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2006 Buick Rendezvous has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 89 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Buick Rendezvous owner complaints
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, describing incidents dated December 26, 2005 to May 14, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11663388 · Filed
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…
ODI #11600965 · Filed
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…
ODI #11569749 · Filed
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…
LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM
NHTSA #06V417000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 31, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 794 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 06102 · Owners notified November 6, 2006 · Vehicles built June 1, 2005 – August 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 06102.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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