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2002 Buick Rendezvous
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 486
- Received Oct 2001 to Feb 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline58 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Air conditioner blows hot air or fails27 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant27 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #07V349000On 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).
- Recall #02V222000Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 18 crashes, 8 fires, 21 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 486 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 58 | 12% | – | NHTSA recall #07V349000 |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 27 | 5.6% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 27 | 5.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 22 | 4.5% | – | |
| Wheel bearings fail prematurely | 18 | 3.7% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 16 | 3.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 15 | 3.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 14 | 2.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 12 | 2.5% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 11 | 2.3% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 11 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 2.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 2.1% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 9 | 1.8% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 9 | 1.8% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #07V349000August 8, 200720,594 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage
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).
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #02V222000August 9, 2002133,221 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Gmc at 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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