My vehicle has been picking up speed for no reason. The vehicle was not taken to nor taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. Also, the fuel pump is not working. I can fill it up with gas and the light will still turn on. Maybe after driving for a couple miles or making a turn the light will turn off.
2004 Buick Rendezvous: fuel pump failure
6 of the 200 complaints about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 131,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
No acceleration,when I go up a hill no acceleration, or when I go to get on the highway no acceleration, and very dangerous. I went to dealership for a diagnostic test and I replaced fuel tank pressure sensor and vent solenoid, no acceleration. I went to another dealership for diagnostic. They recommended that I replace 3 electrical harnesses and connectors $1350 dollars parts and labor too much for me and that may not solve my problem. I told them the problem was corrosion in the connectors to the fuel pump $160 dollars later they agreed with me. Still dangerous.
One day I woke up got in my car started driving and it wouldn't go past 55mph I took it to east detroit auto on gratiot in detroit mi and they kept my car for over 30 days saying they don't know what's wrong with it. They changed the fuel pump and gave me my car back not working. I just recently brought this car and its a huge hassle.
I have a 2004 buick rendezvous and after running it, it does not always restart. It has also stalled at intersections when idling. No one can pin point a specific problem but after it sits awhile it restarts. Sometimes I have to sit for an hour to get my car started. A gm mechanic said there was a recall on a fuse, but there was not change made to the fuses so the issue was not corrected. Others have said it was the fuel pump, but then others say if it is the fuel pump it would have gone completely bad by now. This has been going on since 2008 when I bought the car used from a dealer.
While driving, the vehicle would just shut down. This caused all the functions of the vehicle to become inoperable. There was no warning. The vehicle would not start again for a couple of hours. The consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred. *ak in attempts to correct the problem the ignition relay #59 in the fuse box and the dampness/corrosion on the terminals to the body connector of the fuel pump were replaced on two separate occasions.
2004 buick rendezvous has had engine failure three times.*mr the vehicle would stall intermittently while driving. The first time the dealer replaced the fuel pump at 10000 miles. The second time the dealer replaced the crank position sensor at 11000. The vehicle stalled a third time at 12000 miles and was taken to the dealer. The dealer has not determined the cause of the failure. The consumer believes she should be give a new vehicle since the problem cannot seem to be permanently resolved.
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V454000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
6 of 200 owner complaints about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous (3%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Stalling 38Fuel gauge 15Fuel smell 10ABS 9Fuel leak 9Check engine light 8Won't start 7No deployment 6
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