Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V349000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2002 to 04/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 20594 | 12/04/2007 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/08/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06230.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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3138 | 01/01/2004 | 10010058 | New part restriction at pqc on fuel tanks. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018156 | Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). to include 2006 and 2007 models. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/16/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 07203 | 08/01/2008 | 07203C | 10024153 | Special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fracture. csc was received. *nj updated 3/13/08. *nj updated 10/31/08. *pe | 03/13/2008 |
| 06230 | 11/01/2007 | 10023953 | Fuel tank housing fracture - replace fuel tank. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 92000 | ||
| While driving vehicle i get a strong odor of gasoline, inside the cabin, with kids in the vehicular it is dangerous for them with arsenic smell....gm needs to do something to fix this known issue on hand | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 89000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. while parked the contact notice a fuel odor. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak in the fuel tank inlet. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices) but the manufacturer stated the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000. ds | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 145000 | ||
| 2003 buick rendezvous - the gas gage does not read correctly. sometimes it will read full and then it will drop to empty. then the gage will randomly read full again. the gage will not read anything other than full or empty. it does not matter how much gas is in the tank. we took it to a dealer and they said it would cost approximately $300 to fix it. i believe they said it was the sending unit (but i do not remember for sure). this is a safety concern because we could run out of gas while driving. | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 49860 | 1 | |
| 2003 buick rendezvous is leaking fuel around where the fuel inlet joins the gas tank. there was a recall in 2007 but gm claims that this vehicle is not included in the recall. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 buick rendezvous has a slow gas leak. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 72390 | 1 | |
| There is a recall - investigation # ea 07-006 that describes a gas leak near the inlet of the gas tank. i smell gas fumes in my garage every day after filling up the tank and there is residue under the tank inlet on the floor of the garage. i took the vehicle to the buick dealer on 10/4/08 and they indicated there was no evidence of cracks and this vehicle was not part of the recall. i am still having the problem and the dealer has provided no remedy. there is gas residue along the side of the tank. what can i do? so far the dealer has done nothing but inspect. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 76352 | 1 | |
| On june 4th,2008 our 2003 buick rendevous # began leaking fuel from the vicinity of the fuel filler neck. we were on vacation with our three grandchildren and took it to the nearest dealer. they said i had to have the whole fuel tank replaced. i had it replaced and learnt later that there was a recall for this problem. i had my dealer look at the car and they advised me to send in a customer reimbursement for the cost. buick has advised me that my car was not covered , by serial number even though it was in the same place every other one was failing at. i had brought the car to specifically carry my grandchildren with the third seat. their ages are 4,3 and 1 1/2. lucky we did not have a fire. the thrust of my complaint is that regardless of the serial # issue, they have a bigger problem with a lot more fuel tanks then they are willing to admit to. in my 45 years of driving i have never had a fuel tank problem .and the dealers i have talked to agree with me. i think i should be reimbursed and you should look into this continuing fuel tank issue before some innocent children get burnt alive. awaiting your reply. jim ryan *tr | |||
| 08/22/2007 | 50300 | 1 | 01/30/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. on august 22, 2007, the contact smelled gas fumes in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he diagnosed the failure as a fuel tank fracture. she then took the vehicle to a general motors dealer for a second opinion and they confirmed the fuel tank fracture. the vin was invalid. the current and failure mileages were 50,300. | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 78000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the gas tank was leaking. he took the vehicle to the dealer and had the leak repaired. he notified the manufacturer because the 2004 buick rendezvous is under recall # 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) for the same failure. the manufacturer informed the contact that he could not be reimbursed since there was no recall for the 2003 model. the current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 06/03/2007 | 60000 | 1 | 04/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the gas tank is leaking in the welding seam, where the check valve is welded into the tank. he has notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they stated that because there is no recall, nothing can be done unless the contact agrees to pay for the repair. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 2 | 06/28/2003 | |
| Gas tank is emitting fumes. gas pump line crack, leading to fuel settling at the o'ring releases component. now o'ring has become correded. cannot replace o'ring since it is connected to the tank. gas pump and line replaced; now the gas tank needs to be replaced due faulty gas pump. gm has a recall on both 07e021000 and 07v349000; which has been reported it could cause a fire. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2006 | 75102 | 4 | 02/01/2003 |
| I own a 2003 buick rendezvous that just cuts out while driving. it has 74,756 miles on it and i bought it new. it has dies 4 times (and of course nothing power works - my 3 yr old was in the truck every time - it's dangerous!) i took it to my mechanic 3 times and he couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. he suggested i take it to the dealer. it took them 5 days to figure out what was wrong with it. they said first it was a module shutting everything off, now they're saying i also need a new fuel pump. at 75,000 miles it's ridiculous! i've been reading lots of stories on the web with rendezvous' having the same problems! gm needs to look into this! someone could die having their truck cut out on a major highway and being hit by another vehicle! *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/04/2007 | 57000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. he first became aware of the failure when he smelled gas in the garage from the filler hose. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they tightened the hose. the dealer stated that there was nothing they could do because the recall does not apply to the year of the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. | |||
| 05/21/2007 | 45180 | 2 | |
| Service engine soon light came on. dealer covert buick claimed water intrusion into fuel pump/gauge harness caused corrosion and circuit failure. replaced harness and claimed repairs to prevent further water intrusion. four days after completion of repair service engine soon light came on again. dealer now claims water intrusion from passenger compartment and is searching for source of water. dealer was advised of possible problems with filler pipe/fuel tank interface but discounted this as cause. dealer ignored request by customer to examine damaged parts to determine if metal corroded by water or insulation destroyed by hydrocarbon exposure. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2005 | 38700 | 1 | 05/11/2004 |
| Spouse was driving to work at a speed of about 55-65 mph. she hit a large skunk on the drivers side. the impact of the skunk with the fuel tank fill hose snapped the goose neck 3/4 of the way off of the plastic tank. she was low on gas, so the problem was discovered when she filled up two days later. most of a tank of gas was spilled at the gas station, or along the road to get it home until i could get it fixed. when i called the dealer to inquire if there was a protective plate missing, i was told there was none shown in their system. the fill hose is completely exposed, with no barrier between the fill hose by the back wheel, and the front wheel. just going over a road with big ruts could potentially damage the hose.*jb | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 6400 | 1 | |
| The gas tank fill hose enters tank in a poorly situated location. the hose enters the tank on the side, bottom through a flexible boot. the boot/hose in this location is susceptible to damage from road debris. the boot was torn open by a stone the size of a golf ball hitting the vehicle while moving at 60mph. the tear was significant (3/4 tear in boot where connected to tank). the filler hose should have been located either higher on side or on top of tank. potential of fire or explosion severe.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 1143200 | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline:storage fuel tank leakage on the side of the fuel tank, when tank is filled up to 3/4 of tank or is filled to full tank. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 72390 | 1 | |
| There is a recall - investigation # ea 07-006 that describes a gas leak near the inlet of the gas tank. i smell gas fumes in my garage every day after filling up the tank and there is residue under the tank inlet on the floor of the garage. i took the vehicle to the buick dealer on 10/4/08 and they indicated there was no evidence of cracks and this vehicle was not part of the recall. i am still having the problem and the dealer has provided no remedy. there is gas residue along the side of the tank. what can i do? so far the dealer has done nothing but inspect. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 42105 | 1 | 12/26/2003 |
| I am having to replace my fuel tank on 2003 buick rendezvous since i could smell it leaking fuel and making noise. this is costing me 850.00. i noticed there was a recall on this. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 64000 | 1 | 08/05/2002 |
| Fuel tank inlet connection to fuel tank has fractured, allowing vapors and fuel to escape from the fuel tank. the area around the joint is moist with fuel, and leaking droplets make a spot on the driveway underneath fuel tank. symptoms are identical to recall number 07v349000 (rendezvous 2002-2004) but dealer says recall does not apply to this car. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2007 | 42000 | 45 | 09/11/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. approximately 30 minutes after filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel would leak completely out of the gas tank. the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. he notified the dealer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 43,000. | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 2 | 06/28/2003 | |
| Gas tank is emitting fumes. gas pump line crack, leading to fuel settling at the o'ring releases component. now o'ring has become correded. cannot replace o'ring since it is connected to the tank. gas pump and line replaced; now the gas tank needs to be replaced due faulty gas pump. gm has a recall on both 07e021000 and 07v349000; which has been reported it could cause a fire. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2007 | 97000 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact smelled gasoline and noticed fuel leaking from the gas tank. the mechanic stated that the fuel tank was fractured and he made the replacement. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the current and failure mileages were 97,000. | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed a pool of gas underneath the vehicle. upon inspection, the filler nozzle elbow coming out of the gas tank appeared to be a two piece unit. the seam around the filler elbow seemed to be leaking. changed comp code.pco | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 40765 | 1 | 09/15/2005 |
| I own a 2003 buick rendezvous awd. service engine light came on saturday. sunday gas was dripping from my car. i was told by my mechanic that the failure was between the fuel intake valve and the fuel tank. he suggested that i check to see if there were any recalls for that particular problem and there was for the exact same problem on 2004 models. i can only get parts through the dealership and i am trying to resolve this with them right now. in the meantime i have to be afraid to drive my car with my children, and my car smells like gasoline. *jb | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 6400 | 1 | |
| The gas tank fill hose enters tank in a poorly situated location. the hose enters the tank on the side, bottom through a flexible boot. the boot/hose in this location is susceptible to damage from road debris. the boot was torn open by a stone the size of a golf ball hitting the vehicle while moving at 60mph. the tear was significant (3/4 tear in boot where connected to tank). the filler hose should have been located either higher on side or on top of tank. potential of fire or explosion severe.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 105000 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact's daughter stated that the vehicle consumed a lot of fuel. she found a large puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the weld between the fuel tank and the fuel filler failed. the dealer stated that it was a manufacturer defect. the current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 105,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb | |||
| 07/24/2007 | 93737 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank where the filler pipe connects. the dealer stated that there was no visible damage to the fuel tank, but it needed to be replaced. the dealer made the replacement and there have been no further failures. the current and failure mileages were 93,737. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 07/28/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 09/26/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the seam on the fuel tank was leaking around the fuel spout spilling gas out the back of the vehicle. the dealership has been informed. updated 08/14/06.*jb | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 45700 | 1 | 07/12/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 03v454000 regarding the fuel system, storage:tank assembly. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has been repaired.*ak | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 56000 | 1 | 07/28/2003 |
| Gas tank was leaking gas tank cracked. also the wheel covers have plastic bolts and they break off easily and when you rotate tires they break off. people at the shop usually do not tell you when it breaks off because they will have to pay/or the employee there will be in trouble then you lose those wheel covers while driving without noticing it. i have lost 2 of them and could be hazard on the road for other vehicles. *jb | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Filled up tank, put car in garage. next day entered garage and smelled gas. found large puddle under back of car. my son came over and crawled under car, found leak where filler neck enters tank. did not appear to be damaged, just a bad seal. took car to dealership early monday morning, after much arguing dealership agreed to replace tank under warranty. *jb | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 07/26/2003 |
| Dt: about a week ago smelled gas. however, vehicle always received poor gas mileage. the gas smell was very strong. driver hardly ever filled gas tank up but did so yesterday, and discovered gas was pouring out of the vehicle. while driving the gas continues to pour out. took vehicle to dealer, who noted the seal around the gas tank broke or was poorly sealed. no repairs have been made yet. *ak | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 6400 | 1 | |
| The gas tank fill hose enters tank in a poorly situated location. the hose enters the tank on the side, bottom through a flexible boot. the boot/hose in this location is susceptible to damage from road debris. the boot was torn open by a stone the size of a golf ball hitting the vehicle while moving at 60mph. the tear was significant (3/4 tear in boot where connected to tank). the filler hose should have been located either higher on side or on top of tank. potential of fire or explosion severe.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 09/28/2003 |
| Dt: 2003 buick rendezvous. the vehicle was taken to dealer for 30,000 miles service. when the vehicle left the service department consumer drove the vehicle 8 miles and there was fuel all over the road. also, there were fumes in the vehicle. the vehicle was then towed back to the dealership. the dealership replaced the parts when they did the maintenance. they stated it was not a recalled item for the vehicle. the manager of the service department stated it was a faulty fuel filter. this occurred august 8, 2005, the fuel filter was replaced and the problem has not occurred again. the fire and police departments responded.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 83000 | 1 | 07/01/2007 |
| Owner purchased 2003 buick rendezvous in july, 2007. at the beginning of august, 2007, with approximately 80k miles on it, the vehicle's abs, traction control, and check engine lights came on and the gas gauge began fluctuating erratically. upon inspection at the local gm service center, the service technician diagnosed that the problem had been caused by a manufacturer design flaw related to the air conditioning system in which the condensation drain was made forward facing, which while driving at moderate to high speeds, would prevent the condensation to drain properly while running the air conditioning due to wind resistance. this caused the condensation (water) to pool inside the vehicle, causing multiple valves to rust, various electrical functions to malfunction, and resulted in a musty mildew smell inside the vehicle because the carpet was becoming saturated. the service technician stated he had seen this problem several times before and informed the consumer that buick remedied the problem for the 2005 and newer models. therefore, the remedy provided was that the original a/c condensation drain was replaced to match that of the 2005 and newer rendezvous. this remedy alone would have been relatively inexpensive had buick issued a recall for this design flaw (which they clearly recognized as evidenced by the design modification on the 2005 and newer models), however since the problem was not observable until significant damage had been done (including multiple rusted valves that had to be replaced and several hours of labor), the repair ended up costing the consumer over $1,000. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2002 | 200 | 1 | |
| Dashboard lights can't be visible during the day. consumer can't see the speedometeror gas gauge. continuous complaints to the manufacturer have been made with no resolution.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 07/25/2007 | 64000 | 1 | 07/23/2003 |
| I own a 2003 buick rendzvous. i am experiencing a fuel leak from the gas tank filler pipe, as described in nhtsa action #rq06009. *jb | |||