27 problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous based on all problems reported for the 2003 Rendezvous.
Our rendevouz plastic fuel tank started seeping fuel at the filler neck yesterday. After doing some reading, I saw there was a recall and then a special coverage adjustment. The one listed on July 21, 2008 said the tank would be replaced regardless of age and mileage. Then, gm changed their mind on August 8, 2008 and limited mileage and age to 150,000 miles and 10 years. I am very disturbed about this and think that this tank needs replaced for safety reasons at minimum. The fuel tank is not available from any aftermarket source and purchasing it from gm is $1590. I cannot believe that purchasing a used tank would be safe due to the issue gm has mentioned.
Gas tank leaks sometimes. . . When in motion and when stationary.
Fuel dripping from tank due to crack around inlet.
Car shuts down. Fuel gauge goes to empty. Loses power in the steering. Have to pump gas into the tank slow. Takes forever.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the plastic fuel tank inlet check valve prematurely disconnected from the fuel tank without warning. The dealer and manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the contact experienced the failure related to the recall. The manufacturer provided no solution. The vehicle was inspected, diagnosed, and repaired by an independent mechanic. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 126,529.
Have been told by several different mechanics that fuel is leaking where the fuel filler neck connects to the plastic gas tank at the check inlet valve. I've seen many, many complaints of this same issue from other Rendezvous owners, as well as the same problem of gm and/or Buick refusing to repair the vehicle, even though it is a safety issue, (possible fuel ignition outside of the engine usually is). I live off a very modest disability check and a new tank is over $1,000, not including another 4-5 hours of labor. That's more than I get in a month. Gm needs to step up and honor the recall and fix these vehicles. It's complete bs that they are limiting it to vehicles with less than 150,000 miles on them. And my vehicle had less than that the first time I contacted gm about this, but that was before they so graciously extended the warranty to all Rendezvous' with this issue, but adding the mileage restriction effectively eliminating any other vehicles actually qualifying to be repaired. I bought this vehicle in 2013, and it has always been legally registered, but I never received any communications from gm about this recall. That, and the refusal to repair a recall safety issue, is, or should be criminally negligent. I really feel like a class action lawsuit is what will have to happen. Maybe since I have so much time on my hands, that is something I should look into.
As I pulled up to my home and got out of the vehicle; I smelled a strong gasoline smell. I noticed drippin under my vehicle. I took it to the shop this weekend. Gasoline leaking through the neck of the tank.
The SUV was parked. The fuel tank inlet check valve: the area where the fuel tank and fuel tank inlet check valve connect is seeping fuel. At first I could smell the gasoline fumes and it continued that I had to look under the SUV. I saw indications of gasoline dripping from the fuel tank. I looked for internet information. I found other owners were having the same problem. I searched for recalls using the make, model, and year. I did find information that indicated that I and others had the same problem. Recall is the name of the situation. I have printed out the information. If it looks like a recall then I should go after this as a recall issue. I will most likely get pushed back from the manufacture. I will make calls to Buick and NHTSA to get some help.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a crack on the fuel tank caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the fuel tank. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve was cracked. 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 failure mileage was 171,000. Tw.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that there were strong fumes of fuel emitting from the vehicle for several months. The delaer diagnosed that the tube connected to the filler fractured and had a progressing leak associated with the fuel tank assembly. The dealer stated that the filler tube and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
Noticed a very strong smell of gasoline in my garage. Inspection showed a small stain on the garage floor and a slow drip. Further inspection revealed a leak in the vicinity of the connection between the gas filler hose and the gas tank. The drip will cease when the tank is below half full.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the fuel tank leaked and there was an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel leak was near the filler spout. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) was related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
There is an open safety recall on this make and model #06230a due to crack/leak that develops in the fuel tank. I purchased this vehicle in April 2015 and in June it developed a strong odor of fuel vapors. My mechanic confirmed that there is a crack/leak in the fuel tank. I called Buick for assistance to replace the tank and they opened case #71-1490527942. They instructed me to take it to the dealership for verification of the crack. That was completed on 7/16/15. Now Buick is refusing to provide assistance for the replacement of the tank. My vehicle only has 79,688 miles. The special coverage was extended for 150,000 miles or 10 years. They informed me that the special coverage expired in 2013 and that the recall doesn't cover my VIN, although this is clearly the same make and model with the same issue. I can't help but wonder how many other owners of this vehicle are in the same hazardous situation? Buick admits it may be a life-threatening hazard and advises that the tank should be replaced immediately, but they refuse to accept responsibility for this manufacturing defect. Once again, gm exhibits depraved indifference to their customers' lives. I would appreciate a follow up from NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. After the vehicle was refueled, the contact discovered that fuel was leaking under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown.
My gas tank is leaking exactly like in the description of recall # 07v349000 but im not sure if it is covered under the same recall. I contacted the dealer and they are being uncooperative in trying to resolve this issue it leaks right where the fuel goes into the gas tank from the filler tube around the check valve assembly.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. After refueling, the contact noticed a fuel smell and observed a fuel leakage. The contact inspected the tank and found that the neck of the tank was leaking and the fuel tank was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor and fuel was seen leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel tank inlet check valve was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Bought my Rendezvous a few months ago and have had problems. My side air bags deployed with the previous owner for unknown reasons causing him injury to his ribs. They were never replaced by manufacturer. When I first got my car I filled up the tank. Bad idea! I came out the next morning and smelled a strong odor of gas and was missing a quarter tank. My boyfriend looked underneath and said it was leaking between the fill tube and the actual tank. My mechanic said there is no way to patch this and the only way to fix it would be to replace the whole thing. Approximately costing $1000. He also said changes are this will be reoccurring because it's a common problem with this make/model. So now I only put a half tank in my gas tank but I've noticed a smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle. When I first bought my car the next day my car wouldn't start. I had a dead battery. My interior lights never turned off. Again, to repair this electrical problem would have been expensive. I ended up taking the sensor out, so now I have no inside lights at all.
Gas leaking out of fuel tank. A recall ( NHTSA 0tv349000) had been issued which the owner never received due to recent moves from one state to another state. Repair was completed at a cost of $988. 65 which the owner had to pay. Approximately 1 year out of the 10 year recall warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was filled it would leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileage was 300,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact sated that while the vehicle was at an authorized dealer for inspection, the fuel tank was found to be leaking gas. The fuel tank was replaced and the manufacturer was contacted, who advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileage was 129,000.
Noticed a strange smell and the check engine light had come on. Took the vehicle to my certified mechanic (non dealer) and was informed the fuel tank inlet check valve was the reason for both, and that it had been the cause of a recall. Mechanic printed out the recall info and sent me to the Buick dealer, where I had purchased the vehicle brand new in 2003. I had never received a recall notice. Dealer claims even though my VIN falls within the recall vehicles involved, my particular vehicle isn't involved, and the recall expired earlier this year. I was then quoted repair costs of over $3000, or 80% of the blue book value of the vehicle. This is my only vehicle and now I'm afraid to drive it. I'm on a fixed income and cannot afford this repair. My gut tells me the Buick dealership isn't being completely truthful. The symptoms my Rendezvous is displaying are an exact match to what I've read about the recall, and my VIN is definitely within the range of numbers listed as involved.
Fuel tank inlet check valve fracture. Fuel leak . Gm is refusing to pay for repairs. This is a known issue. Nhtsa recall notice: 07v349009 gm recall number: 06230 gm still refusing to pay 100% of repairs & forcing gm vehicle owners to pay for repairs on known recall issue.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, there was a fuel odor and the check engine warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the vehicle was parked into a garage and the fuel odor was emitting from the vehicle and entering the contacts home. The vehicle was then parked on the side of the road and there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage fuel tank leakage on the side of the fuel tank, when tank is filled up to 3/4 of tank or is filled to full tank.
I have gotten the fuel tank two or three times, but when I fill the car up it just leaks out.