2002 Buick Rendezvous Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 103about this part
- Share
- 21%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 103 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 21% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has a gas tank leak from the intake tube. In 2007 I received a recall letter for this problem but it wasn't a problem until now. I'm the original owner and the car has only 130,000 miles on it. Can I get help with this repair? My local dealer doesn't want to talk about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11394941, filed 2021-02, 130,000 miles“The fuel filler neck into the fuel tank leaks fuel. I've seen on your site where the is an issue with this vehicle, NHTSA action number ea07006, and NHTSA recall campaign number 07v349000. I contacted GM today and spoke with a tech, a supervisor and an executive assistant, none could help me, all I got was there is no recall on my vehicle. The executive assistant, said she would get back with on 08/20/14, but I don't feel GM will provide any fix. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10625941, filed 2014-08, 205,000 miles“We filled the gas tank up and parked it in the house garage, that night the house filled with the smell of gas, leaked on the floor .thankfully the gas water heated is off the floor or alot more than gas would have been lost.. I have not been able to afford to have it fixed at this time so it is parked outside and only small amounts of gas is put in at a time.”
NHTSA complaint #10247343, filed 2008-10, 87,000 miles“Purchased my used 2002 Rendezvous cx january .07. After march 07 when filling with gas, tank leaks gas where filler tube and tank meet. Took to dealer, they say, need new tank total repair 968.15. Called Buick customer service, after 1 week they say, no assistants is available. Case closed. I have a reference number. I did plead to no avail. Ea07-006.pco”
NHTSA complaint #10187847, filed 2007-04, 78,400 miles“My car has a gas leak from the fuel tank. The intake manifold gaskets are leaking. I have an musty odor in the car along with gas smell. The air condition failed last week due to what I find out now is a known issue. The gasket failure is a known issue the fuel tank is a known issue. How can you allow a manufacturer get away with this.”
NHTSA complaint #10203449, filed 2007-09, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V349000Aug 8, 2007On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve…Covers: Buick Rendezvous 2002–2004, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2004, Montana 2001–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
115 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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