Buick Rendezvous Recalls

The Buick Rendezvous has been recalled 9 times across the 2002–2006 model years. The most recent recall, from August 8, 2007, covers the storage. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Buick dealer.

9recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    333%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    222%
  • Electrical system
    111%
  • Locks & latches
    111%
  • Equipment & accessories
    111%
  • Steering
    111%

2006 Buick Rendezvous recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 06V-417 · Oct 31, 2006 · 794 vehicles

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…

2005 Buick Rendezvous recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 06V-417 · Oct 31, 2006 · 794 vehicles

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…

2004 Buick Rendezvous recalls (4)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

NHTSA recall 07V-349 · Aug 8, 2007 · 20,594 vehicles

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).

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.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 05V-157 · Apr 20, 2005 · 34,186 vehicles

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.

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.

Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock

NHTSA recall 04V-150 · Mar 29, 2004 · 103,956 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

NHTSA recall 03V-454 · Nov 10, 2003 · 79 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.

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.

2003 Buick Rendezvous recalls (6)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

NHTSA recall 07V-349 · Aug 8, 2007 · 20,594 vehicles

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).

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.

Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock

NHTSA recall 04V-150 · Mar 29, 2004 · 103,956 vehicles

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.

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.

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 03V-250 · Jul 15, 2003 · 1,707,825 vehicles

Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or…

Steering

NHTSA recall 03V-052 · Feb 20, 2003 · 4,512 vehicles

In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on February 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on February 11, 2003.

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Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 03V-051 · Feb 14, 2003 · 130 vehicles

On certain Mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that May not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 02V-222 · Aug 9, 2002 · 133,221 vehicles

Certain passenger, Mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002.

2002 Buick Rendezvous recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

NHTSA recall 07V-349 · Aug 8, 2007 · 20,594 vehicles

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).

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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 02V-222 · Aug 9, 2002 · 133,221 vehicles

Certain passenger, Mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Buick Rendezvous have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Buick Rendezvous across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Buick Rendezvous has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.