I am having trouble out of my vehicle. I have replace several parts and still have not solved the problem. For instance, when I drive my car and cut it off I have to wait 30-45 mins. Before it will start again. I have changed the fuel pump 3 times and other parts of the car and I have not yet found a solution to my problem. I have had the truck for a year and eight months. The vehicle is motion but it cuts off and I have to wait 30-45 mins. Before my truck can restart. It's been going on for some months and I have changed many parts and it still does the same thing.
2003 Buick Rendezvous: fuel pump failure
7 of the 281 complaints about the 2003 Buick Rendezvous describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 96,190
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the fuel tank after getting the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the inlet valve was leaking. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,052.
Filled tank and parked in garage. Next morning garage had extremely strong gasoline fumes. Backed car into driveway. Found fuel on garage floor. It was running out of the tank at the junction of the fuel line to the gas tank. It appeared to be the seal between the fuel line (where the gas runs down into the tank when you fill it) and the tank, the intake valve. The leak was severe and dangerous, too dangerous to drive to the dealer 30 minutes away. Choose to drive it to a local garage for repair. The fuel tank and fuel pump seal were replace at a cost of $936. There is an the federal safety agency campaign id # 09v349000 on this issue. On the gm recall site, there are no recalls listed. We called the buick number listed and were told that there was no recall, but the issue is being escalated for review. This is a potentially disastrous situation, potential file or explosion hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. After the vehicle stalled it would restart on its on within a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fuel pump was replaced. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 162,408. Updated 9/12/14-*cn the consumer stated the throttle positioning sensor, camshaft sensor, and crank sensor were all replaced. The vehicle would idle /stall wall being driven. The steering wheel would lock. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 2/5/2015
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.
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!
2003 buick rendezvous stalling intermittently and fails to start since may 2005. Once car's engine stops and I remove the key, I am unable to re-start car. I have brought the car in twice for problem. Each time it has been mis-diagnosed and I am charged for un-necessary service. Lou sobh has suggested that it was a bad cell in the battery and transmission and brakes needed serious attention - I requested the emergncey items to be fixed the replacement of the battery and transmission and paid $537; however, the car was still stalling. I returned the car to lou sobh, then I was told I now require a new fuel pump all for $900. A recall is posted for the 2004 buick rendevous. I beleive this also pertains to my car model and the recall must be expanded to include the 2003 buick with the same problem.
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 2003 Buick Rendezvous fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
7 of 281 owner complaints about the 2003 Buick Rendezvous (2%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 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 2003 Buick Rendezvous
Fuel leak 29Fuel smell 16Stalling 15Check engine light 14Brake failure 13ABS 11Grinding brakes 11Overheating 11Engine failure 8Fire or smoke 7Wipers 7Fuel gauge 6Power windows 6
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