Buick Rendezvous Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Buick Rendezvous across 6 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (65). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (32% of reports).
- 142fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 45 of 142 complaints (32%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 13 of 142 complaints (9%)
- Smelled gas: mentioned in 10 of 142 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Buick Rendezvous at $1,500, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,850.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Buick Rendezvous fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 4 | 9% | 66,000 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 6 | 7% | 43,000 |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 8 | 6% | 117,703 |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 23 | 12% | 54,500 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 36 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 65 | 13% | 78,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Problem: 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).
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2004
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while refueling, gasoline leaked from the vehicle. The contact became aware that the gas tank was fractured while refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was inspected and diagnosed and…
My vehicle has been picking up speed for no reason. The vehicle was not taken to nor taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. Also, the fuel pump is not working. I can fill it up with gas and the light will still turn on. Maybe after driving for a couple miles or making a turn the light…
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, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK…
I am having trouble out of my vehicle. I have replace several parts and still have not solved the problem. For instance, when i drive my car and cut it off i have to wait 30-45 mins. Before it will start again. I have changed the fuel pump 3 times and other parts of the car and i have not yet found…
Tl* 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Rendezvouss have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Buick Rendezvous. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Rendezvous fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Buick Rendezvous?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,850), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Buick Rendezvous?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 45 of 142 complaints, followed by “gasoline storage” (13).
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