2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
300
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
The 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS has received a total of 300 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (47 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (20 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, potentially affecting up to 159,557 vehicles.
Recall 07V349000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 20,594 vehicles affected
Defect: 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).
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Recall 05V157000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 34,186 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V150000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| 103,956 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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).
View full details →Recall 03V454000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 79 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
300 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
It is an unfortunate fact that since moving to area Federal Hill this vehicle and driver has been illegally surveillanced the car has been broken into with no signs of forced entry. As usual the billboard is visible for locals to observe. My only issue is waiting to act. The vehicle is legal with no visible or internal issues. I drive the vehicle at a safe speed to avoid traffic accidents. There was a state inspection failure with no real reason, another issue. Cars have specifically attempted to run me off the road. From BWI to Downtown Baltimore.
Upon arriving at my destination and after i put my in park i was UNABLE to turn my engine off because the ignition was stuck in that position. I ultimately had no choice but to unhook the battery cables along with disconnecting the alternator to get my engine to turn off. Prior to this incident occasionally upon starting my car the ignition would not disengage immediately upon the engine turning over which ultimately resulted in having to replace the starter on this vehicle. I am a single parent and only have one vehicle so this is a major issue for my family. Furthermore the fan speed control knob doesnt work properly because when it is put in position 3 it shuts the fan motor off completely. So there CLEAR to me that there seems to be a MAJOR electrical issue. The suspension on this vehicle is horrendous. I cannot go above 45mph without by car wanting to go into on-coming traffic or off of the road or trying to flip over on its side because the shocks/struts on the passenger side are not working properly. I have not used this vehicle for any other purpose then to transport myself and children to and from work/school/appointments. Everyone i spoke to about this particular vehicle has said that these vehicles were manufactured poorly and repairs come at a high cost.
Upon arriving at my destination and after i put my in park i was UNABLE to turn my engine off because the ignition was stuck in that position. I ultimately had no choice but to unhook the battery cables along with disconnecting the alternator to get my engine to turn off. Prior to this incident occasionally upon starting my car the ignition would not disengage immediately upon the engine turning over which ultimately resulted in having to replace the starter on this vehicle. I am a single parent and only have one vehicle so this is a major issue for my family. Furthermore the fan speed control knob doesnt work properly because when it is put in position 3 it shuts the fan motor off completely. So there CLEAR to me that there seems to be a MAJOR electrical issue. The suspension on this vehicle is horrendous. I cannot go above 45mph without by car wanting to go into on-coming traffic or off of the road or trying to flip over on its side because the shocks/struts on the passenger side are not working properly. I have not used this vehicle for any other purpose then to transport myself and children to and from work/school/appointments. Everyone i spoke to about this particular vehicle has said that these vehicles were manufactured poorly and repairs come at a high cost.
Electrical problems,manifold gone, ants under my battery the whole vehicle was infected with them, battery wouldn't unbolt tailgate wouldn't open, it overheated
THERE HAS BEEN A LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK SINCE 2006 WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT TO THE VEHICLE AND AM HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING ONE TO REPLACE IT. ONE CAR PARTS ATTENDANT INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
General Motors, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06230 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK HOUSING FRACTURE - REPLACE FUEL TANK. *NJ
060139001 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
EI06007 - LOSS OF HVAC BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR HIGH SPEED OR INOPERATIVE, CJ2 CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT
050090003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REVISED MAINTENANCE ITEMS. *TT
07282004 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MOTOR. *EH
040235010 — STEERING
STEERING COLUMN UPPER TILT POSITION FEELS LOOSE (NO FIX AT THIS TIME, FIX UNDER DEVELOPMENT). *TT
030525004 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DISABLED MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) SET. *TT
040602001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION ON HIGHER THAT MID POINT READING FOR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAGE. NORMAL CONDITION. *EH
01552 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ACCESSING XM RADIO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. SIT BULLETIN 1410305. GMC DENALI 2004 INCLUDED. *TT
01486 — POWER TRAIN
MOAN GROAN FROM RDM (REAR DRIVE MODULE) DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. SIT BULLETIN 1400803. *TT
01770 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIRE INFLATION MONITOR SYSTEM (TIMS) WARNING MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *MR
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS.
Other Model Years of the BUICK RENDEZVOUS
- 2001 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 4 complaints
- 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 690 complaints
- 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 407 complaints
- 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS (current)
- 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 196 complaints
- 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 131 complaints
- 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 67 complaints
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