No notice from gm on recall dated 08/08/2007 fuel tank defect. Fuel leaking from fuel tank at this specific location. Dealers will not repair this defect. I am the orig. Owner.
2002 Buick Rendezvous: fuel leak
39 of the 486 complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving at 5 MPH, the contact noticed a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed fuel was leaking very heavily from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to their residence, then to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the fuel tank needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor entered the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was a fuel leak around the rear of the vehicle. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07e021000 (fuel system) and 07v349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank; however, the failure could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000(fuel/propulsion system); however, the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel and that the fuel tank housing fractured. The fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Fuel tank recall # 07v349000 I took my car to my service center to check out fuel leak a fracture in tank housing was found, I call buick to report findings over 9 months and many phone calls nothing was done they finely said my VIN was not one of the ones with that problems and said I should have tank replaced at my expense if it is the same defect they should pay for it I would like the car fixed by buick at their expense if u have a recall then honor it no pick and choose I would like to hear from someone if buick doesn't want to repair my vehicle then they should buy it for the retail price or give me another vehicle of equal value
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pike that entered into the tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated the tank was replaced and the fuel leak stopped. Updated 04/13/16/
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was a strong odor of fuel without warning. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking onto the ground and that the fuel gauge provided incorrect reading fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, he observed fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank inlet valve. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 144,750.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 137,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
39 of 486 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous (8%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
Overheating 44Fuel gauge 29Stalling 28Fuel smell 25ABS 23Check engine light 21Won't start 20Headlights 16Door locks 13Fuel pump 11Brake failure 10Transmission failure 10Grinding brakes 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 8Power windows 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Warning lights 6No deployment 5Jerking 5
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