Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the gas tank is leaking in the welding seam, where the check valve is welded into the tank. He has notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they stated that because there is no recall, nothing can be done unless the contact agrees to pay for the repair. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
2003 Buick Rendezvous fuel system complaints
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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!
Dt*: the contact stated the seam on the fuel tank was leaking around the fuel spout spilling gas out the back of the vehicle. The dealership has been informed. Updated 08/14/06.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed a pool of gas underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the filler nozzle elbow coming out of the gas tank appeared to be a two piece unit. The seam around the filler elbow seemed to be leaking. Changed comp code.pco
I own a 2003 buick rendezvous awd. Service engine light came on saturday. Sunday gas was dripping from my car. I was told by my mechanic that the failure was between the fuel intake valve and the fuel tank. He suggested that I check to see if there were any recalls for that particular problem and there was for the exact same problem on 2004 models. I can only get parts through the dealership and I am trying to resolve this with them right now. In the meantime I have to be afraid to drive my car with my children, and my car smells like gasoline.
Dt*: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v454000 regarding the fuel system, storage:tank assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has been repaired.
Gas tank was leaking gas tank cracked. Also the wheel covers have plastic bolts and they break off easily and when you rotate tires they break off. People at the shop usually do not tell you when it breaks off because they will have to pay/or the employee there will be in trouble then you lose those wheel covers while driving without noticing it. I have lost 2 of them and could be hazard on the road for other vehicles.
Spouse was driving to work at a speed of about 55-65 MPH. She hit a large skunk on the drivers side. The impact of the skunk with the fuel tank fill hose snapped the goose neck 3/4 of the way off of the plastic tank. She was low on gas, so the problem was discovered when she filled up two days later. Most of a tank of gas was spilled at the gas station, or along the road to get it home until I could get it fixed. When I called the dealer to inquire if there was a protective plate missing, I was told there was none shown in their system. The fill hose is completely exposed, with no barrier between the fill hose by the back wheel, and the front wheel. Just going over a road with big ruts could potentially damage the hose.
Dt: 2003 buick rendezvous. The vehicle was taken to dealer for 30,000 miles service. When the vehicle left the service department consumer drove the vehicle 8 miles and there was fuel all over the road. Also, there were fumes in the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed back to the dealership. The dealership replaced the parts when they did the maintenance. They stated it was not a recalled item for the vehicle. The manager of the service department stated it was a faulty fuel filter. This occurred august 8, 2005, the fuel filter was replaced and the problem has not occurred again. The fire and police departments responded.
Filled up tank, put car in garage. Next day entered garage and smelled gas. Found large puddle under back of car. My son came over and crawled under car, found leak where filler neck enters tank. Did not appear to be damaged, just a bad seal. Took car to dealership early monday morning, after much arguing dealership agreed to replace tank under warranty.
Dt: about a week ago smelled gas. However, vehicle always received poor gas mileage. The gas smell was very strong. Driver hardly ever filled gas tank up but did so yesterday, and discovered gas was pouring out of the vehicle. While driving the gas continues to pour out. Took vehicle to dealer, who noted the seal around the gas tank broke or was poorly sealed. No repairs have been made yet.
Dashboard lights can't be visible during the day. Consumer can't see the speedometeror gas gauge. Continuous complaints to the manufacturer have been made with no resolution.
The gas tank fill hose enters tank in a poorly situated location. The hose enters the tank on the side, bottom through a flexible boot. The boot/hose in this location is susceptible to damage from road debris. The boot was torn open by a stone the size of a golf ball hitting the vehicle while moving at 60mph. The tear was significant (3/4" tear in boot where connected to tank). The filler hose should have been located either higher on side or on top of tank. Potential of fire or explosion severe.
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