Model year record

2004 Buick Rendezvous

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 301 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 05V157000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 34,186
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-20
Owners notified: 2005-05-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.

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 03V454000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 79
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-10
Owners notified: 2003-11-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

IF THESE PARTS SEPARATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE AN ODOR OF FUEL, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND/OR FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE FUEL TANK TO SEE IF IT IS ON THE LIST OF AFFECTED TANKS. IF THE SERIAL NUMBER MATCHES, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	47	70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	20	115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	14	8,000 mi
Steering	14	72,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	12	7,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	11	55,000 mi
Service brakes	11	114,620 mi
Air bags	10	117,000 mi
Engine	10	100,000 mi
Unknown or other	10	114,620 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	8	70,000 mi
Power train	7	49,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	7	131,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	42,100 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	173,551 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	4	36,042 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	4	24,000 mi
Structure	4	2,500 mi
Electrical system: horn	3	23,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	16,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	85,000 mi
Seats	3	15,000 mi
Suspension	3	16,800 mi
Suspension: rear	3	72,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	3	5,545 mi
Wheels	3	39,338 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	1,432 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	25,600 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	33,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	1,422 mi
Equipment	2	8,205 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	23,685 mi
Exterior lighting	2	114,620 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	2	62,706 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	13,500 mi
Fuel system, other	2	3,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	1,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	3,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	29,593 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	2	78,000 mi
Tires	2	1,700 mi
Visibility	2	16,800 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	23,184 mi
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	7,200 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	3,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	3,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	75 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	100 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	3,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	250,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	54,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	42,100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	44,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	41,829 mi
Power train: driveline	1	72,000 mi
Seat belts	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	10,769 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	7,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	77,931 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	42,100 mi
Structure: body	1	69,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: body: tailgate	1	7,200 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	79,500 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	30,000 mi
Traction control system	1	103,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	13,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	5,545 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	12,800 mi

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 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.