2004 Buick Rendezvous

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

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.

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 #05V157000April 20, 200534,186 vehicles affected

  electrical system: ignition

  On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts Can cause high resistance. This Can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.

  The vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and Buick at 1-866-608-8080.

• NHTSA recall #04V150000March 29, 2004103,956 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

  On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events.

  If the liftgate were to open in a vehicle crash, an occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Owner notification schedule began on june 21, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080. This is an expansion to a previous recall (03V211).

• NHTSA recall #03V454000November 10, 200379 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage

  On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank Can fail.

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

Other model years

• 2002 486
• 2003 281
• 2004
• 2005 138
• 2006 89
• 2007 43