Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Buick Rendezvous

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 407 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V349000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,594
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-08
Owners notified
2007-12-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

Safety risk

A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V150000

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
103,956
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-29
Owners notified
2004-06-21

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS.

Safety risk

IF THE LIFTGATE WERE TO OPEN IN A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE LIFTGATE IN THE AREA ADJOINING THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080. THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V211).

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V250000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,707,825
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-15
Owners notified
2003-08-20

Defect description

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V052000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,512
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-20
Owners notified
2003-02-07

Defect description

IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO SPIN INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULTING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2003, WITH A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V051000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
130
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-14
Owners notified
2003-03-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V222000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
133,221
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-09
Owners notified
2002-08-15

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Safety risk

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system43126,000 mi
Electrical system3181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2358,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1654,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1478,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1363,000 mi
Service brakes13111,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1242,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1064,000 mi
Steering1070,050 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1048,000 mi
Engine9117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly856,000 mi
Power train8125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission845,000 mi
Electrical system: horn620,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip662,000 mi
Air bags5130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe558,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner530,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings545,180 mi
Unknown or other595,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5200 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash432,547 mi
Suspension46,205 mi
Suspension: front: hub490,000 mi
Traction control system490,000 mi
Visibility436,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)375,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump375,102 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch31,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit330,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system355,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump336,000 mi
Structure383,000 mi
Suspension: rear358,000 mi
Tires38,200 mi
Wheels3131,000 mi
Air bags: frontal21,002 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline275,000 mi
Equipment235,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights293,000 mi
Fuel system, other230,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2200 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices264,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock229,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs236,000 mi
Power train: driveline267,083 mi
Service brakes, electric2129,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor267,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Wheels: hub238,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs256,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module11,002 mi
Air bags: side/window128,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert130,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel11,720 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch149,656 mi
Electrical system: wiring155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1215,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices193,000 mi
Exterior lighting130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal11,720 mi
Interior lighting11,720 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake11,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines162,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly160,000 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing119,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Seats166,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, air: antilock155,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light196,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings136,480 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly18,200 mi
Structure: body1115,000 mi
Structure: body: door1112,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Visibility/wiper1130,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer160,300 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices130,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.