general problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a strong order of fuel emitted continuously. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign number 07v349000(fuel system, gasoline) however, the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000. Updated 05/12/14 MA.

Body control module went out. Had to find the answer on google so the dealer could fix it (headlights and dash controls went on and off while driving at night) $650 front seat inop dealer still does not know whats wrong $? gas gauge inop dealer still does not know whats wrong $? catalytic converter went out this month also cost $850 water pump $25 O2 sensor bank 1 and 2 - $145 mass air flow sensor- $104 fuel filter- $11 steering rack and pinion- $195 total $1980 all these things happened in one month. I hate the Buick rondezous. Getting rid of as soon as I can.

2002 Buick Rendezvous fuel gauge has never worked consistantly after 2007 on some occasion we may get something in between but mostly just full or empty. Electrical system has been replaced twice since purchase of car, head gasket replaced twice. As of yet our gas guage issue has yet to be resolved as the auto mechanics tend to just throw parts at it until we no longer have money to spend. In doing research I have seen several other owners have this issue and do have the feint smell of gas as noted in a safety recall that our car is not a part of but meets the model year.

2002 Buick Rendezvous, failure to restart after fueling or other short duration shut offs in hot weather.

Fuel system.

Gas gauge would be sporadic, would show a correct reading, but opposite of what was happening, vehicle would be filled with fuel, but gas gauge would show empty or vice versus. Vehicle has a back fuel system. Consumer stated dealer fixed the problem which was a faulty sending unit.