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 05/01/2003 to 11/30/2003 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 03V454000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2003 to 09/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 79 | 11/04/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/10/2003 | 11/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. if the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. owner notification began november 4, 2003. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03055.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 03055 | 11/04/2003 | 10013134 | Odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate and/or fuel may leak on the ground. a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank was not made to specification and can fail. field action 03055 | 04/08/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3470 | 07/01/2008 | 10026107 | Gmc: fuel and/or temperature gauge fluctuates erratically. *pe | 09/30/2008 | |
| 3296 | 10017180 | No low fuel indicator light. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
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 | ||||||
| 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 - 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 | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel line was corroded, causing fuel to leak. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel line. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel line was corroded, causing fuel to leak. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel line. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. kmj | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that when getting into her vehicle she would smell a strong odor of gasoline. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the fuel line had corroded causing the fuel to leak out. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel line. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. tb | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the fuel gauge systems does not provide accurate information. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacture was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 100,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. bw | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Engine would not idle below 3000 rpm, and once almost 4500 rpm causing excessive brake pedal pressure, had to actually put auto in neutral at stoplights. this condition would occur at random times, sometimes it would seem to occur 5 or 6 times in a row, and then sometimes it would act normal when engine was started again. unlike the idiots in the toyota's i did put it in neutral, however there are apparently a lot of drivers that this would have been a severe problem for. this condition started may 24, ( i remember because it occurred while driving to my birthday dinner) 2010 only occurring once in a while, until engine was stopped and restarted, then by sept it was every week. i had it checked at the dealer on 10/5/10 and they ordered a throttle position sensor and installed it on 10/11/10. this should definitely been a safety recall, and funny this kind of problem was never mentioned as a possibility during the big toyota scandal. the automobile is a 2004 buick rendevouz cxl with a 3400 cc engine. with 57000 miles on it at this time. | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 121000 | 1 | |
| My engine light came on and i took my truck to have an oil change where they discovered that gas was leaking my truck and they told me i need to have my gas filler hose replaced before it starts a fire and endanger me and my family. i was researching this on the internet and came across recalls for the same problem that i am having now. i want know how can i see if my truck is on that recall list. i am not the original owner of the truck but i only had it a year and a half. if my truck is only the recall list can i still get it fixed if i am not the original owner. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 11000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact smelled a very strong gasoline odor in the garage. she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and they found a fuel leak. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the current and failure mileages were 11,000. | |||
| 10/07/2005 | 27000 | 2 | 03/25/2004 |
| In late july, the fuel gauge showed about 1/4 tank remaining. while on expressway, low fuel light came on. 4 miles later, car ran out of gas. roadside assistance (via onstar) delivered gas. in early october, the fuel gauge showed about 3/8 tank remaining. low fuel light came on . ran out of gas about 1 mile later. literally coasted into the gas station and had to be pushed to a pump. now i fill the tank remaining the gauge reads 1/2 tank. *nm | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 1 | 01/12/2005 | |
| Vehicle's manual states 18/25 mpg, vehicle average 13.0 mpg. service department at rydell (dealership) stated 18 mpg after 40 miles test drive, service department at vermont chevy/buick (dealership) stated 27 mpg after 25 (freeway) miles test drive. both service departments are wrong: vehicle averages 13.0 mpg under normal driving conditions & normal driving habits on city streets and freeway. dealer could not duplicate problem, i was advised that vehicle checked ok after scan. problem persists. service advisor/service manager advised that this high mpg is normal for this type of vehicle: 3.6 l engine. door locks sometimes work, sometimes don't. dealer could not duplicate problem. scan and check system after recall. problem persisting. passenger side mirror moves inside mirrors housing at highway speeds (65 m/h) and have to be re-set upon reaching destination. dealer could not duplicate problem. problem persisting. audio system could not read all cds. dealer replaced radio/cd player twice. problem persisting. driver's seat moves back and forth. dealer replaced seat adjuster due to excessive loosening. replaced seat track assy. vehicle went to rydell's service department three (3) times due to excessive alignment/steering issues: vehicle currently still pulling to right side of road, steering wheel off center. dealer did not resolve issues after three attempts, alignment now out of warranty (7.5 k miles only), problem persisting. *nm | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 6500 | 4 | 11/02/2004 |
| The vehicle will stop running and indicate that there is low fuel and/or no fuel, with a visual display (flashing light) and an audible display (dinging bell). the car will shutdown. pull to the side of the road and the vehicle will restart, but the visual and audible display will still be present. the vehicle actually has well over 1/2 a tank of gas at this point. the dealer has replaced the fuel control module, the fuel level sensor and the problem persists. additionally, the driver steering column does not lock into the upper limit location and wiggles free very easily. the vehicle is difficult to get out of park on occasions and when shifting from park and/or back into park, the doors very frequently don't lock and unlock as they should. finally, the electronic compass no longer functions as it should, i've reset it three times and it continues to only go in southerly directions (sw, s, se) and the fuel monitoring system (gallons used, miles left to empty, etc.) no longer function as they should either.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 3000 | 10 | 07/17/2004 |
| I brought a buick rendevouz on july 17,2004. from the very first week i had it i told the dealer the gas gage doesnot work properly. they checked it over and still cannot find ahything wrong with it. and it still not working properply now but theat is not the biggest issu with this vehicle. the first incident 10.10.04. i was driving on the highway to work when the vehilce just stalls out. i didn't know what was going on. the car get rolling for a couple of sceonds and then i applied the brake put the car in park. a couple of seconds later i started the truck up and begin driving. i dropped the truck off to the dealer and told them what had occurred. they replaced a apart and sent me on my way. since then the vidhilce hase stalled out over 10 times. and someday it stalls out twice a day. i have brought it back to the dealer and they keep changeing and replacing parts but its not fixing the stalling out. i am scared that me and my daughter will killed from it stalling out. they just changed something witht the transmisson and now it back in the shop with the same problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 54000 | 1 | 09/09/2004 |
| Strong fuel smell upon cold start up, smell would dissipate after warm up. found fuel leak at fuel pressure regulator. nothing had been done to date, problem just now found. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 42100 | 7 | 09/07/2004 |
| I have a 2004 buick rendezvous that i bought in 2004 with 9000 miles on it. at 32000 miles the check engine light came on and the dealer said the number three cylinder was misfiring. he reset the the cylinder and 10000 miles later it is doing it again. also at 42000 i have had to replace both front and rear breaks along with the power steering pump and the master cylinder. i think these are excessive breakdowns for a vehicle this age and milage. so far repairs to the vehicle in the last month have exceeded $1000.00. luckly i wasn't in and accident when the steering and breaks failed. there was no warnign chirp or dash indicator showing the steering and breaks were failing. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 11/14/2007 | 62706 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact smelled gasoline when she exited the vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel tank caused the failure and they would replace the tank. as of november 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. there is a recall for the fuel system, gasoline: storage (nhtsa campaign id number 03v454000). the failure mileage was 62,706 and current mileage was 64,100. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous purchased in june 2009. she stated the owner continued to smell a strong odor of gasoline fuel from inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised having a diagnostic done, however it was not performed. no repairs were made to correct the failure. although there was a recall for the failure, her vin was excluded (see nhtsa campaign id number: 03v454000; component: fuel system, gasoline:storage). no repairs were made to the vehicle to date. the failure and current mileages were under 78,000. | |||
| 07/28/2007 | 36042 | 1 | 10/02/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. she stated that she smelled gas while the vehicle was parked. she looked under the vehicle and noticed gas on the ground. the dealer noticed that there was a hole in the gas tank. there is a recall for the fuel system storage (nhtsa campaign id#03v454000). the current mileage was 36,047 and the failure mileage was 36,042. updated 02-01-08. *kb updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 10 | 10/10/2004 | |
| 1. 2004 buick rendezvous stalls driving at all speeds. will not restart until it sits awhile. 2. starter stays engaged and whines after engine starts for aprox. 3 to 4 seconds. 3. the gas tank is leaking around the filler neck where the tank is (welded). all of these problems have been looked at by 2 dealerships and i have contacted gm to get these problems, all of which are recall problems fixed. gm will not repair my vehicle after one of the dealership service departments stated that my vehicle was considered undriveable and a serious vehicle hazard. gm stated that since my vehicle was a part made by a different manufacturer the exact problems on the recall would not apply. repair cost estimate was aprox. $1200. gas leak is about 8 inches away from the left rear hot brake rotor fire. *jb ea07-006.pco | |||
| 03/14/2004 | 15500 | 1 | 11/11/2003 |
| Gas tank neck on the gas tank snapped off when hit by road debris. after discovering gas spilling while refilling , i noticed the neck on the gas tank where the filler hose connects to the gas tank (at the lowest point where the filler hose ends and connects onto the gas tank) had snapped off. it is my opinion the vehicle design leaves the low hanging hose (like a radiator hose) that connects to the neck of gas tank way over exposed without any sheilding for road hazards...ie debris...lucky for me it broke of when my tank was low. replacent of new tank was $610 total cost with tax and labor was $778 total. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 09/04/2004 | 13500 | 7 | 05/18/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated in stop and go traffic, the vehicle overheats. this is an intermittent problem. the contact continues driving the vehicle without the overheating causing damage. the dealership is unable to determine a problem and there are no codes on the computer. the cruise control did not work and the gas cap was faulty which caused the engine light to illuminate. updated 04/06/06. *jb | |||
| 03/14/2004 | 16000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the interstate debris hit the vehicle. consumer stopped to fuel the vehicle, and gasoline leaked under the vehicle. consumer found that the debris hit the fuel tank neck and caused the neck to break. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who had to replace the fuel tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 135000 | ||
| Gas gauge gives faulty readings whether it is just being started or after running for a while. it also gives faulty readings after fillups. they gauge reads full or no gas at all. has been going on for about 6 months | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 3000 | 2 | 01/31/2004 |
| While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and had vehicle towed to dealership, who did not resolve the problem. *ak this was a problem many times and not repaired. *tc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 06/27/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the abs system and the traction control system engaged without warning. also, the fuel gauge was providing erroneous readings. the vehicle was taken to a repair local shop, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 103,000. | |||
| 12/04/2007 | 24000 | 1 | 05/04/2006 |
| Gas gauge fluctuates dealer replaced parts but said its not repairable and its a common problem. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2004 | 4 | 06/29/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact had problems with the rear hatchback opening while driving since the vehicle was purchased. after multiple attempts to repair the defect by the dealership the contact was alerted of nhtsa recall campaign 04v150000. the recall notices were sent to the dealership 15 days before she purchased the vehicle, and the recall repairs did not solve the problem. the gas gauge on the vehicle did not work accurately. the dealership replaced the electronic control module (ecm) multiple times, but the problem persisted. they suggested that she determine the amount of gas used by the miles traveled. the locks did not unlock the door when the vehicle was in park. the contact had to turn the vehicle on and off to unlock the doors and the manual locks did not always work. there have been no repairs made to the locks . *ak | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 23000 | 4 | 02/22/2005 |
| Dt: the starter and horn did not always work. thermostat and fuel gauge was not accurate. there had previously been a problem with the ignition switch and it was repaired due to a recall. the problem with the starter started in march of 2005. these problems have not been repaired as of yet. when the consumer took the vehicle it to the dealership they told her it was designed that way. *jb | |||