15 problems related to 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.
2003 Buick Rendezvous. Consumer writes in regards to gas tank recall notice. The consumer was informed by a service center, the vehicle had a gas leak, and a recall had been issued. The consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer where he was informed he would have to pay a $200 deductible because of the expiration date. The consumer was never informed about the recall.
2003 Buick Rendezvous - the gas gage does not read correctly. Sometimes it will read full and then it will drop to empty. Then the gage will randomly read full again. The gage will not read anything other than full or empty. It does not matter how much gas is in the tank. We took it to a dealer and they said it would cost approximately $300 to fix it. I believe they said it was the sending unit (but I do not remember for sure). This is a safety concern because we could run out of gas while driving.
2003 Buick Rendezvous is leaking fuel around where the fuel inlet joins the gas tank. There was a recall in 2007 but gm claims that this vehicle is not included in the recall.
There is a recall - investigation # ea 07-006 that describes a gas leak near the inlet of the gas tank. I smell gas fumes in my garage every day after filling up the tank and there is residue under the tank inlet on the floor of the garage. I took the vehicle to the Buick dealer on 10/4/08 and they indicated there was no evidence of cracks and this vehicle was not part of the recall. I am still having the problem and the dealer has provided no remedy. There is gas residue along the side of the tank. What can I do? so far the dealer has done nothing but inspect.
On June 4th,2008 our 2003 Buick rendevous # began leaking fuel from the vicinity of the fuel filler neck. We were on vacation with our three grandchildren and took it to the nearest dealer. They said I had to have the whole fuel tank replaced. I had it replaced and learnt later that there was a recall for this problem. I had my dealer look at the car and they advised me to send in a customer reimbursement for the cost. Buick has advised me that my car was not covered , by serial number even though it was in the same place every other one was failing at. I had brought the car to specifically carry my grandchildren with the third seat. Their ages are 4,3 and 1 1/2. Lucky we did not have a fire. The thrust of my complaint is that regardless of the serial # issue, they have a bigger problem with a lot more fuel tanks then they are willing to admit to. In my 45 years of driving I have never had a fuel tank problem . And the dealers I have talked to agree with me. I think I should be reimbursed and you should look into this continuing fuel tank issue before some innocent children get burnt alive. Awaiting your reply. Jim ryan.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. On August 22, 2007, the contact smelled gas fumes in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he diagnosed the failure as a fuel tank fracture. She then took the vehicle to a general motors dealer for a second opinion and they confirmed the fuel tank fracture. The VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 50,300.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact's daughter stated that the vehicle consumed a lot of fuel. She found a large puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the weld between the fuel tank and the fuel filler failed. The dealer stated that it was a manufacturer defect. The current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 02-01-08.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank where the filler pipe connects. The dealer stated that there was no visible damage to the fuel tank, but it needed to be replaced. The dealer made the replacement and there have been no further failures. The current and failure mileages were 93,737. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the gas tank was leaking. He took the vehicle to the dealer and had the leak repaired. He notified the manufacturer because the 2004 Buick Rendezvous is under recall # 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) for the same failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that he could not be reimbursed since there was no recall for the 2003 model. The current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the gas tank is leaking in the welding seam, where the check valve is welded into the tank. He has notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they stated that because there is no recall, nothing can be done unless the contact agrees to pay for the repair. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
: the contact stated the seam on the fuel tank was leaking around the fuel spout spilling gas out the back of the vehicle. The dealership has been informed. Updated 08/14/06.
: the contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 03v454000 regarding the fuel system, storage:tank assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has been repaired.
Gas tank was leaking gas tank cracked. Also the wheel covers have plastic bolts and they break off easily and when you rotate tires they break off. People at the shop usually do not tell you when it breaks off because they will have to pay/or the employee there will be in trouble then you lose those wheel covers while driving without noticing it. I have lost 2 of them and could be hazard on the road for other vehicles.
Filled up tank, put car in garage. Next day entered garage and smelled gas. Found large puddle under back of car. My son came over and crawled under car, found leak where filler neck enters tank. Did not appear to be damaged, just a bad seal. Took car to dealership early Monday morning, after much arguing dealership agreed to replace tank under warranty.
About a week ago smelled gas. However, vehicle always received poor gas mileage. The gas smell was very strong. Driver hardly ever filled gas tank up but did so yesterday, and discovered gas was pouring out of the vehicle. While driving the gas continues to pour out. Took vehicle to dealer, who noted the seal around the gas tank broke or was poorly sealed. No repairs have been made yet.