Other Fuel System Tank Assembly Problems of Buick Rendezvous - part 1

My grandson and I were shopping, then I filled my gas tank. We then went into the grocery store came out, smelled gas and looked under car. It is leaking gas, we hurried home--went from full tank to 1/4 full tank in 58 miles. It is sitting and not driven. And I have a 2003 Rendezvous that has a gas smell that is very strong but hasn't leaded out gas yet.

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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.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that when you place fuel in the vehicle it leaks out. The contact notice the gas tank was fracture while fulling the vehicle with fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was was inspected and diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank was fractured nd needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer the NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 fuel system, gasoline as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that her warranties expired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,694. Ck.

Gas tank leaks sometimes. . . When in motion and when stationary.

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.

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Fuel dripping from tank due to crack around inlet.

2006 Buick Rendezvous has massive fuel leak on fuel supply line leading from tank to injectors. This is a known issue with this model and year due to the heat shield wrap installed by manufacturer. Occurs when vehicle is running and then drips for in excess of 5 minutes after vehicle is turned off.

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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.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Buick Rendezvous. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor and a fuel leak was noticed from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to reliable Buick GMC (400 automall dr, roseville, CA 95661, (916) 783-5233) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank check valve was cracked and leaking. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rendezvous. The contact observed an abnormal fuel odor within the vehicle without warning. In addition, a slow drip from the fuel tank was observed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that there was a leak from the fuel tank. The contact then called the local dealer (Buick GMC of kirkland, 12335 120th Ave ne, kirkland, wa, 98034) where an appointment was scheduled. The dealer diagnosed that there was a fracture within the fuel tank inlet check valve. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 03v454000 (fuel system) or 07v349000 (fuel system). The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-34895551467. The case was escalated, but the manufacturer denied the claim and stated that they would not cover it nor was the vehicle included in the prior recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 50,100.

Car shuts down. Fuel gauge goes to empty. Loses power in the steering. Have to pump gas into the tank slow. Takes forever.

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 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.

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 2004 Buick Rendezvous. While the vehicle was being fueled, the fuel poured out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,710.

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 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.

Fuel leak and fuel filler neck on 2007 gas would not go into gas tank and gas leaking out.

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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.

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be filled with fuel and fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank and fuel filler neck fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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.

Fuel tank leak campaign #07v349000 I was not notified about recall tank is now linking fumes and dealer and gm service claims past the 10 year replacement period. Is the 10 year period from time of recall start date or age of car? my car has less than 100,000 miles on it.

Hello I need help if possible. Im leonard carothers, my wife and I are both disabled & on ssi disability, our problem is she was given a car from a son in law that was under a recall ( 2004 Buick rendevous ) the gas tank was on a safty recall and I took it to weisner Buick and because the tank was leaking and she is on oxygen and waiting for a double lung transplant, weisner would not honor the recall of over $ 900,dollars for a plastic tank ! so they said they would finance it for me ok so I had no choice my problem is I can only make the least payment that they will take and it never pays the price down so we will be paying on it the rest of our life, the recall was found on a gm website and says they will replace the tank no mater the age because it¿s a safty hazard, is there any hope of getting help with this matter ( leonard carothers, home # 936 264 4561 email leonardcarothers@consolidated. Net please consider helping us with this problem,.

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.

Fuel tank leaking shortly after recall expired.

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 2004 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was at 115,000.

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.