Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, there was a fuel odor and the check engine warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the vehicle was parked into a garage and the fuel odor was emitting from the vehicle and entering the contacts home. The vehicle was then parked on the side of the road and there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 10/17/14*lj the consumer stated the gas cap was diagnosed as the failure. The gas was replaced but the failure recurred. The failure worsened. Updated 4/1/2015
2003 Buick Rendezvous fuel system complaints
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I have gotten the fuel tank two or three times, but when I fill the car up it just leaks out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and stated that the fuel gauge would decrease, even when the vehicle was not being driven. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the brake and fuel lines were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was filled it would leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileage was 300,000.
2003 buick rendezvous. Consumer writes in regards to gas tank recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed by a service center, the vehicle had a gas leak, and a recall had been issued. The consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer where he was informed he would have to pay a $200 deductible because of the expiration date. The consumer was never informed about the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact sated that while the vehicle was at an authorized dealer for inspection, the fuel tank was found to be leaking gas. The fuel tank was replaced and the manufacturer was contacted, who advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileage was 129,000.
Noticed a strange smell and the check engine light had come on. Took the vehicle to my certified mechanic (non dealer) and was informed the fuel tank inlet check valve was the reason for both, and that it had been the cause of a recall. Mechanic printed out the recall info and sent me to the buick dealer, where I had purchased the vehicle brand new in 2003. I had never received a recall notice. Dealer claims even though my VIN falls within the recall vehicles involved, my particular vehicle isn't involved, and the recall expired earlier this year. I was then quoted repair costs of over $3000, or 80% of the blue book value of the vehicle. This is my only vehicle and now I'm afraid to drive it. I'm on a fixed income and cannot afford this repair. My gut tells me the buick dealership isn't being completely truthful. The symptoms my rendezvous is displaying are an exact match to what I've read about the recall, and my VIN is definitely within the range of numbers listed as involved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she smelled gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The gas tank, sending unit and the fuel lines were replaced. Updated 09/26/13
Fuel system, gasoline:storage fuel tank leakage on the side of the fuel tank, when tank is filled up to 3/4 of tank or is filled to full tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while reversing at a low speed, she noticed that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The contact stopped the vehicle and examined the fluid. The contact then noticed that the fluid was fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that a fuel line was leaking due to corrosion. The contact also stated that the corrosion occurred near plastic clips that were part of the fuel lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 139,000.
While driving vehicle I get a strong odor of gasoline, inside the cabin, with kids in the vehicular it is dangerous for them with arsenic smell....gm needs to do something to fix this known issue on hand.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. While the vehicle was parked the contact smelled a fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak in the fuel tank inlet. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
2003 buick rendezvous - the gas gage does not read correctly. Sometimes it will read full and then it will drop to empty. Then the gage will randomly read full again. The gage will not read anything other than full or empty. It does not matter how much gas is in the tank. We took it to a dealer and they said it would cost approximately $300 to fix it. I believe they said it was the sending unit (but I do not remember for sure). This is a safety concern because we could run out of gas while driving.
2003 buick rendezvous is leaking fuel around where the fuel inlet joins the gas tank. There was a recall in 2007 but gm claims that this vehicle is not included in the recall.
My 2003 buick rendezvous has a slow gas leak.
There is a recall - investigation # ea 07-006 that describes a gas leak near the inlet of the gas tank. I smell gas fumes in my garage every day after filling up the tank and there is residue under the tank inlet on the floor of the garage. I took the vehicle to the buick dealer on 10/4/08 and they indicated there was no evidence of cracks and this vehicle was not part of the recall. I am still having the problem and the dealer has provided no remedy. There is gas residue along the side of the tank. What can I do? So far the dealer has done nothing but inspect.
On june 4th,2008 our 2003 buick rendevous # began leaking fuel from the vicinity of the fuel filler neck. We were on vacation with our three grandchildren and took it to the nearest dealer. They said I had to have the whole fuel tank replaced. I had it replaced and learnt later that there was a recall for this problem. I had my dealer look at the car and they advised me to send in a customer reimbursement for the cost. Buick has advised me that my car was not covered , by serial number even though it was in the same place every other one was failing at. I had brought the car to specifically carry my grandchildren with the third seat. Their ages are 4,3 and 1 1/2. Lucky we did not have a fire. The thrust of my complaint is that regardless of the serial # issue, they have a bigger problem with a lot more fuel tanks then they are willing to admit to. In my 45 years of driving I have never had a fuel tank problem .and the dealers I have talked to agree with me. I think I should be reimbursed and you should look into this continuing fuel tank issue before some innocent children get burnt alive. Awaiting your reply. Jim ryan
I am having to replace my fuel tank on 2003 buick rendezvous since I could smell it leaking fuel and making noise. This is costing me 850.00. I noticed there was a recall on this.
Fuel tank inlet connection to fuel tank has fractured, allowing vapors and fuel to escape from the fuel tank. The area around the joint is moist with fuel, and leaking droplets make a spot on the driveway underneath fuel tank. Symptoms are identical to recall number 07v349000 (rendezvous 2002-2004) but dealer says recall does not apply to this car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. Approximately 30 minutes after filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel would leak completely out of the gas tank. The contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. He notified the dealer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 43,000.
Gas tank is emitting fumes. Gas pump line crack, leading to fuel settling at the o'ring releases component. Now o'ring has become correded. Cannot replace o'ring since it is connected to the tank. Gas pump and line replaced; now the gas tank needs to be replaced due faulty gas pump. Gm has a recall on both 07e021000 and 07v349000; which has been reported it could cause a fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact smelled gasoline and noticed fuel leaking from the gas tank. The mechanic stated that the fuel tank was fractured and he made the replacement. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The current and failure mileages were 97,000.
Owner purchased 2003 buick rendezvous in july, 2007. At the beginning of august, 2007, with approximately 80k miles on it, the vehicle's ABS, traction control, and check engine lights came on and the gas gauge began fluctuating erratically. Upon inspection at the local gm service center, the service technician diagnosed that the problem had been caused by a manufacturer design flaw related to the air conditioning system in which the condensation drain was made forward facing, which while driving at moderate to high speeds, would prevent the condensation to drain properly while running the air conditioning due to wind resistance. This caused the condensation (water) to pool inside the vehicle, causing multiple valves to rust, various electrical functions to malfunction, and resulted in a musty mildew smell inside the vehicle because the carpet was becoming saturated. The service technician stated he had seen this problem several times before and informed the consumer that buick remedied the problem for the 2005 and newer models. Therefore, the remedy provided was that the original A/C condensation drain was replaced to match that of the 2005 and newer rendezvous. This remedy alone would have been relatively inexpensive had buick issued a recall for this design flaw (which they clearly recognized as evidenced by the design modification on the 2005 and newer models), however since the problem was not observable until significant damage had been done (including multiple rusted valves that had to be replaced and several hours of labor), the repair ended up costing the consumer over $1,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. On august 22, 2007, the contact smelled gas fumes in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he diagnosed the failure as a fuel tank fracture. She then took the vehicle to a general motors dealer for a second opinion and they confirmed the fuel tank fracture. The VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 50,300.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact's daughter stated that the vehicle consumed a lot of fuel. She found a large puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the weld between the fuel tank and the fuel filler failed. The dealer stated that it was a manufacturer defect. The current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 02-01-08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank where the filler pipe connects. The dealer stated that there was no visible damage to the fuel tank, but it needed to be replaced. The dealer made the replacement and there have been no further failures. The current and failure mileages were 93,737. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08
I own a 2003 buick rendzvous. I am experiencing a fuel leak from the gas tank filler pipe, as described in the federal safety agency action #rq06009.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the gas tank was leaking. He took the vehicle to the dealer and had the leak repaired. He notified the manufacturer because the 2004 buick rendezvous is under recall # 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) for the same failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that he could not be reimbursed since there was no recall for the 2003 model. The current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. He first became aware of the failure when he smelled gas in the garage from the filler hose. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they tightened the hose. The dealer stated that there was nothing they could do because the recall does not apply to the year of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.
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