2004 Buick Rendezvous

News - Crash Test Results:

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Frontal Driver: No Test

Frontal Passenger: No Test

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.


Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 05V157000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 03V454

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V150

Mfg's Report Date: 04/19/2005

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 34186

Potential Number of Units Affected: 103,956

Potential Number of Units Affected: 79

Summary: 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.

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail. 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.

Summary: 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. 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.

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. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.

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. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began November 11, 2003. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Remedy: Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Note: This is an expansion of a previous recall (03V-211). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.

Notes: GM RECALL NO. 05014. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Dates of Manufacture: September 2002 - March 2004

Dates of Manufacture: September 2003

Manufacturer Recall No.: 03030A

Manufacturer Recall No.: 03055

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