2005 Buick Rendezvous fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 21 complaints for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 136,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 136,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Over the past year I have been contacting buick and delphi about the recall on the fuel system in my 2005 buick rendezvous. I recently slightly passed out and crashed in the car due to being overcome by the intensive raw gas fumes. I recently contacted both again and I was told that there is a recall on certain vehicles but my vehicles VIN # is not one identified in the recall. I checked to see if my previous complaint was on file and it was no where to be found.
Upon starting the vehicle, raw gas fumes enter the cab in such quantities that make it impossible to drive comfortably or seemingly safely. The fume can be so bad that all windows must be opened and heads held outside of the car to breathe fresh air. My husband driving behind me on the freeway can sometimes also smell the raw gasoline odor. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer twice and they are unable to find anything wrong.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints