Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

My car has a gas tank leak from the intake tube. In 2007 I received a recall letter for this problem but it wasn't a problem until now. I'm the original owner and the car has only 130,000 miles on it. Can I get help with this repair? my local dealer doesn't want to talk about it.

I find the 2002 Rendezvous has a defective gas tank. When they make the tank they use two different plastic materials for the tank and the filler tube that result on the weld not holding on. And due to the unusual position of that filler tube in the middle of the gas tank a very dangerous situation for explosion and fire. There is plenty of reports on the internet pertains only to the 2002 model. According to Buick its not their problem because the warranty expire.

Vehicle showed check engine code for emissions for some time. Now smelling fuel from car. Mechanic diagnosed as cracked tank, same as recall number 06230a. VIN does not match recall. Dealership and Buick were not helpful at providing alternatives to getting issue fixed. Upon more research there are many complaints online of this same issue. Cracked tank and VIN is not listed in recall. This provides very dangerous conditions. Car smells like fuel inside and out. Never been in an accident or had any issues that would cause this problem.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While driving at 5 mph, the contact noticed a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed fuel was leaking very heavily from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to their residence, then to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contac that the gas tank needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Fuel tank is defective, with the car in motion and stationary, when I put more than a half tank, gasoline will find a way out the tank, I already replaced the fuel tank for another original one and it was good for only 3 months. The traction system when the car is in motion and stationary is always giving an error on the computer and making funny noises and sometimes brakes make a noise like ta ta ta because of the traction system. Battery system is a joke I had to replace and put the battery terminals on the top because cables get disconnected from the original way. I would like to see more recalls on this car, so many problems and my car have a little over 80,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel and that the fuel tank housing fractured. The fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While driving various speeds, the fuel tank light illuminated continuously. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was filled with fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the check valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 07e021000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pike that entered into the tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank; however, the failure could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000(fuel/propulsion system); however, the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Auto stopped running suddenly determined to be mechanism in fuel tank.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, without warning, he started smelling strong gas fumes. The contact also stated that he noticed gas drippings on the ground when the vehicle was parked and the gas gauge reads incorrectly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gas tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. Ed.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank inlet valve. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 144,750.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that that fuel fumes were emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. After refueling the vehicle, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Also, fuel would leak from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed there was a crack or hole in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,800.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the fuel tank failed contact noticed fuel on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The local mechanic performed an inspection and found the fuel tank leaking however the fuel tank was not fractured or corroded. The fuel tank was not replaced. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 07v349000 fuel system, gasoline. The failure mileage was 137,000. Li.

The fuel filler neck into the fuel tank leaks fuel. I've seen on your site where the is an issue with this vehicle, NHTSA action number ea07006, and NHTSA recall campaign number 07v349000. I contacted gm today and spoke with a tech, a supervisor and an executive assistant, none could help me, all I got was there is no recall on my vehicle. The executive assistant, said she would get back with on 08/20/14, but I don't feel gm will provide any fix. Please help!.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel leak was due to the fuel tank being fractured where the fuel fill tube connected. As a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,333.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a strong smell of fuel emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank inlet was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Pam.

There was and is a recall on the gas tanks of Buick Rendezvous since 2007. I was refused service by a dealer to check and inspect my gas tank. Then when I took it back to another dealer I was charged $40 to have it looked at. In 2008 another recall was issued on the gas tank. Indicating that the whole gas tank has to be replaced with a brand new one. I was never contacted by phone or mail or any other means that the gas tank on my vehicle has been recalled. I am requesting that I receive written documentation from gm that my vehicle's gas tank is included in the recall and that a dealer must replace it at not cost to me.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the defect was caused by a fractured plastic welding on the fuel tank inlet valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 07v349000(fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 98,000. Jft.

Inlet check valve iicv) on the fuel storage tank is cracked and is leaking fuel onto the fuel tank and onto the ground, this is the same problem listed in NHTSA campaign # 07v349000 and Buick's, safety product bulletin 06230. On 12/04/2007 a recall was issued for replacement of the tank on the Buick Rendezvous, 2002 on only certain vehicles. When I called gm they said my vehicle was not covered under the recall, as they have done with numerous other owners who have to bear the cost of from $1,000. 00 to $1,400. 00 my estimate to replace the tank. First why isn't my vehicle part of the recall and second who decides what vehicles are eligible. This default is prevalent in all 2002 Rendezvous and there should be no time limit restriction on failure of the fuel tank. This is a major fire safety hazard and needs to be corrected by gm. I never received the notice of the defect so I could have been driving the vehicle and it could have caught fire and who know what would have happened. A recall notice should be issued on all 2002 Rendezvous before someone is seriously injured or their house burns down from the fumes be ignited by an ignition source where they park the vehicle. ## VIN failed ##.

Fuel tank recall # 07v349000 I took my car to my service center to check out fuel leak a fracture in tank housing was found, I call Buick to report findings over 9 months and many phone calls nothing was done they finely said my VIN was not one of the ones with that problems and said I should have tank replaced at my expense if it is the same defect they should pay for it I would like the car fixed by Buick at their expense if u have a recall then honor it no pick and choose I would like to hear from someone if Buick doesn't want to repair my vehicle then they should buy it for the retail price or give me another vehicle of equal value.

Fuel leaking externally at the gas tank inlet check valve. Gm and dealer have determined existing recall for this condition does not apply to my vehicle, even though the symptoms I'm experienced are exactly those detailed in the recall, and my VIN falls within the applicable range provided for the recall. This is a very unsafe condition. Nhtsa campaign id number: 07v349000 gm recall # 06230a.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after refueling, a strong odor of gasoline emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, fuel was visible on the ground. In order to avoid the fuel leak, one half tank of fuel had to be dispensed into the fuel tank and not exceed that level. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the failure was contributed to a leak within the fuel tank and he was unable to determine where it originated. There were two recalls associated with the fuel tank under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 07v349000 and 07e021000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that both recalls were expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Kmj.

No notice from gm on recall dated 08/08/2007 fuel tank defect. Fuel leaking from fuel tank at this specific location. Dealers will not repair this defect. I am the orig. Owner.