Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 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, gasoline). The failure mileage was at 115,000. Updated 01/26/2017*ct
2004 Buick Rendezvous fuel system complaints
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*vt* - on two different occasions my 2004 buick rendezvous has caused the inside of the car to fill up with strong gasoline smell. When checking the ground I discovered it was leaking gasoline. I was told that there was no more recall on my VIN# - however, I'm discovering that other 2004 buick rendezvouses are reporting the same of similar problem under campaign #07v349000. I was never notified of a recall for this issue, which could be a very serious safety issue, as I haul around by very young grandchildren. What? Does someone have to die before this issue is addressed properly?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While the vehicle was being fueled, the fuel poured out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,710.
Hello I need help if possible. Im [xxx], my wife and I are both disabled & on ssi disability, our problem is she was given a car from a son in law that was under a recall ( 2004 buick rendezvous ) the gas tank was on a safety recall and I took it to weisner buick and because the tank was leaking and she is on oxygen and waiting for a double lung transplant, [xxx] would not honor the recall of over $ 900,dollars for a plastic tank ! So they said they would finance it for me ok so I had no choice my problem is I can only make the least payment that they will take and it never pays the price down so we will be paying on it the rest of our life, the recall was found on a gm website and says they will replace the tank no mater the age because it's a safety hazard, is there any hope of getting help with this matter [xxx], home # [xxx] email [xxx] please consider helping us with this problem, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel tank leak campaign #07v349000 I was not notified about recall tank is now linking fumes and dealer and gm service claims past the 10 year replacement period. Is the 10 year period from time of recall start date or age of car? My car has less than 100,000 miles on it.
Recently the cabin is filling with the smell of gas fumes while at idle and filling at gas station. There is no service engine light coming on, indicating some sort of leak in the fuel entrance to the tank. There is a recall #06230 that directly relates to this, however I am told that my vehicle was made a little later and gm had determined the later produced vehicles did not have the problem that required the fuel tank to be replaced. I think this needs to be investigated further.
Fuel tank leaking shortly after recall expired
Engine stops working with loss of all control, battery turns over but vehicle will not start. When I press on accelerator the car will start but when I stop at the stop light the car will stop. I am afraid to drive it in highway. .
Engine stops working with loss of all control, battery turns over but vehicle will not start. After approximately 1/2 hour engine starts. Drove to mechanic and no information availoable in computer. All data removed.. Problem repeated at 70,00 miles 90,000 miles and at 150,000 miles. No mechanic could find any pronlem. First occurred when parking after a 50 mile drive. Next appeared at a stop light. Last apperared while slowing down at an intersection. Took vehicle off the road after the last incident. Feared for my life.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. After fueling the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel without warning. The failure recurred twice. A mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Fuel lines were rusted, noticed and smelled gasoline. Was afraid that the car could catch on fire due the fact that the gas was leaking steadily. Had to change all 3 fuel lines from the fuel filter to the firewall, which my brother-in-law worked on it. He then noticed that the brake lines were rusty and requested that I have them checked out.
When letting the car warm up in the morning, the car is overcome with a strong fuel smell, so much so that we had to roll down the windows when we entered the vehicle and while driving to air it out. This has continued fairly regularly, and is still as strong as before when it happens. I am even afraid of any spark because the smell is so strong.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the garage floor. The contact believed the failure was directly related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS system and the traction control system engaged without warning. Also, the fuel gauge was providing erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to a repair local shop, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 09/05/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed. In addition, there was a strong odor of fuel emitting from inside the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that a fuel line was rusted but he was unable to diagnose the cause of failure for the instrument gauges. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel line was corroded, causing fuel to leak. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel line. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Gas gauge gives faulty readings whether it is just being started or after running for a while. It also gives faulty readings after fillups. They gauge reads full or no gas at all. Has been going on for about 6 months.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not display the accurate amount of fuel that was in the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Engine would not idle below 3000 RPM, and once almost 4500 RPM causing excessive brake pedal pressure, had to actually put auto in neutral at stoplights. This condition would occur at random times, sometimes it would seem to occur 5 or 6 times in a row, and then sometimes it would act normal when engine was started again. Unlike the idiots in the toyota's I did put it in neutral, however there are apparently a lot of drivers that this would have been a severe problem for. This condition started may 24, ( I remember because it occurred while driving to my birthday dinner) 2010 only occurring once in a while, until engine was stopped and restarted, then by sept it was every week. I had it checked at the dealer on 10/5/10 and they ordered a throttle position sensor and installed it on 10/11/10. This should definitely been a safety recall, and funny this kind of problem was never mentioned as a possibility during the big toyota scandal. The automobile is a 2004 buick rendezvous cxl with a 3400 cc engine. With 57,000 miles on it at this time.
I have been seriously frustrated with my vehicle. I have taken to mechanics where I paid to have it placed on the diagnostic machine and I have had every fuse checked numerous times. Not once but many times over the past year. My 2004 buick rendezvous' gas gauge and speedometer work when they want to. Most of the time not at all. The speedometer will read over 100 MPH. The gas gauge does not work. I took it to another mechanic today to be told it must be in the board. I have been told it has something to do with a ground wire. I don't know but for the money I spent on this car it should work. I am worried about safety. I have had problems with it stalling also. One window will not roll up and down by the button on the door (only by the driver's button). One door won't open from the inside. And the back windshield wiper does not touch the window. This also has been looked at since 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle. I just found out about gm' recalls etc today and am hoping something will finally get done cause I love my SUV.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous purchased in june 2009. She stated the owner continued to smell a strong odor of gasoline fuel from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised having a diagnostic done, however it was not performed. No repairs were made to correct the failure. Although there was a recall for the failure, her VIN was excluded (see the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v454000; component: fuel system, gasoline:storage). No repairs were made to the vehicle to date. The failure and current mileages were under 78,000.
My engine light came on and I took my truck to have an oil change where they discovered that gas was leaking my truck and they told me I need to have my gas filler hose replaced before it starts a fire and endanger me and my family. I was researching this on the internet and came across recalls for the same problem that I am having now. I want know how can I see if my truck is on that recall list. I am not the original owner of the truck but I only had it a year and a half. If my truck is only the recall list can I still get it fixed if I am not the original owner.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact smelled a very strong gasoline odor in the garage. She took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and they found a fuel leak. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The current and failure mileages were 11,000.
Gas gauge fluctuates dealer replaced parts but said its not repairable and its a common problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact smelled gasoline when she exited the vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel tank caused the failure and they would replace the tank. As of november 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the fuel system, gasoline: storage (the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v454000). The failure mileage was 62,706 and current mileage was 64,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. She stated that she smelled gas while the vehicle was parked. She looked under the vehicle and noticed gas on the ground. The dealer noticed that there was a hole in the gas tank. There is a recall for the fuel system storage (the federal safety agency campaign id#03v454000). The current mileage was 36,047 and the failure mileage was 36,042. Updated 02-01-08. *kb updated 02/01/08
Strong fuel smell upon cold start up, smell would dissipate after warm up. Found fuel leak at fuel pressure regulator. Nothing had been done to date, problem just now found.
1. 2004 buick rendezvous stalls driving at all speeds. Will not restart until it sits awhile. 2. Starter stays engaged and whines after engine starts for aprox. 3 to 4 seconds. 3. The gas tank is leaking around the filler neck where the tank is (welded). All of these problems have been looked at by 2 dealerships and I have contacted gm to get these problems, all of which are recall problems fixed. Gm will not repair my vehicle after one of the dealership service departments stated that my vehicle was considered undriveable and a serious vehicle hazard. Gm stated that since my vehicle was a part made by a different manufacturer the exact problems on the recall would not apply. Repair cost estimate was aprox. $1200. Gas leak is about 8 inches away from the left rear "hot" brake rotor "fire". *jb ea07-006.pco
I have a 2004 buick rendezvous that I bought in 2004 with 9000 miles on it. At 32000 miles the check engine light came on and the dealer said the number three cylinder was misfiring. He reset the the cylinder and 10000 miles later it is doing it again. Also at 42000 I have had to replace both front and rear breaks along with the power steering pump and the master cylinder. I think these are excessive breakdowns for a vehicle this age and milage. So far repairs to the vehicle in the last month have exceeded $1000.00. Luckly I wasn't in and accident when the steering and breaks failed. There was no warnign chirp or dash indicator showing the steering and breaks were failing.
Dt*: the contact stated in stop and go traffic, the vehicle overheats. This is an intermittent problem. The contact continues driving the vehicle without the overheating causing damage. The dealership is unable to determine a problem and there are no codes on the computer. The cruise control did not work and the gas cap was faulty which caused the engine light to illuminate. Updated 04/06/06.
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