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2004 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek recall: ignition

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 20, 2005. It covers about 34,186 vehicles.

vehicles affected
34,186
reported
Apr 20, 2005
owners notified
May 4, 2005
related complaints
91

Electrical system: ignition

What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.
Risk
The vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 and buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080.

Recall number 05V157000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 91 complaints about electrical problems.

2004 Buick Rendezvous2004 Pontiac Aztek

Questions about recall 05V157000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek ignition?

Yes. Recall 05V157000, reported on April 20, 2005, covers about 34,186 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V157000?

Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 and buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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