2003 Buick Rendezvous fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 89 complaints for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 73 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 73 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The gas tank fill hose enters tank in a poorly situated location. The hose enters the tank on the side, bottom through a flexible boot. The boot/hose in this location is susceptible to damage from road debris. The boot was torn open by a stone the size of a golf ball hitting the vehicle while moving at 60MPH. The tear was significant (3/4" tear in boot where connected to tank). The filler hose should have been located either higher on side or on top of tank. Potential of fire or explosion severe.
While driving vehicle I get a strong odor of gasoline, inside the cabin, with kids in the vehicular it is dangerous for them with arsenic smell....GM needs to do something to fix this known issue on hand.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
- Engine 51 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints