The fuel tank inlet check valve in your vehicle is a small part that helps control the flow of gasoline into your tank. In some cases, it might break due to manufacturing issues or extremely high temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve breaks, it could cause fuel vapors to leak out and create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. This could lead to a fire, especially in vehicles driven in hot climates like Arizona or Hawaii.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the entire fuel tank with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you should bring it in as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.
The fuel pressure regulator in your vehicle is a small part that helps control the fuel flow. In some cases, the regulator you're using might not have a crucial seal that keeps fuel from leaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator leaks, fuel could escape and potentially catch fire, which is a serious safety hazard.
Free Fix
A Delphi representative will contact you to schedule a free replacement of the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new, sealed unit. The repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Your vehicle's fuel tank has a potential problem with a weld that can fail, causing issues with the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, you might smell fuel, see the Check Engine light, or notice fuel leaking onto the ground, which could lead to a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will check the fuel tank's serial number to see if it's affected. If it is, they'll replace the fuel tank at no cost to you, and you'll be notified through a letter starting November 4, 2003.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
There's a problem with the ignition relay in your vehicle, which could cause it to stall at any time. This is because contamination on the relay's contacts is creating high resistance, which affects the signals to the engine control system.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle stalls and can't be restarted immediately, it could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on the house! Your dealership will replace the ignition relay for free, so schedule an appointment and get it taken care of.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — 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.
The latch that holds your SUV's rear liftgate in place might not be strong enough to keep it closed in a severe crash. The latch is attached to the liftgate by a structural support, and if it's not secure, the gate could open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate opens in a crash, you or a passenger could be thrown out of the vehicle, which could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add extra support to the liftgate to ensure the latch stays in place, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can call Buick at 1-866-608-8080 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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. THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V211).
