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2003 Buick RENDEZVOUS
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–447 of 447, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2002–Jan 1, 2004.

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Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01721

NHTSA communication ID: 10006268

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXCESSIVE BATTERY DRAW WITH XM RADIOS. SIT BULLETIN 1456801. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10006268 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01715

NHTSA communication ID: 10006247

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4T65E TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE REVERSE SERVO COVER IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10006247 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01486

NHTSA communication ID: 10005501

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOAN GROAN FROM RDM (REAR DRIVE MODULE) DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. SIT BULLETIN 1400803. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10005501 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01527

NHTSA communication ID: 10005464

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A WHISTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1406534. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10005464 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01592

NHTSA communication ID: 10005438

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2003-2004 GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION EXPLANATION. SIT BULLETIN 1416474. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10005438 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01556

NHTSA communication ID: 10005396

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT RUN. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10005396 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1544

NHTSA communication ID: 10005384

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR PARK ASSIST DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR LOCATION. SIT BULLETIN 1410051. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10005384 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030138013A

NHTSA communication ID: 10005149

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MINIMAL AIR FLOW IN VENT POSITION WITH FULL HEAT. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.

Source record 10005149 at NHTSA
Nov 18, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00704A

NHTSA communication ID: 10004213

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10004213 at NHTSA
Nov 18, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01390

NHTSA communication ID: 10004195

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM RADIO MUST BE TUNED TO CHANNEL 1 THROUGH 66 DURING ACTIVATION ATTEMPT. 2004 CHEVROLET CANYON, GMC DENALI, GMC COLORADO ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10004195 at NHTSA
Nov 18, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01344

NHTSA communication ID: 10004111

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WET CARPET, ODOR IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL AREA. SERVICE VME. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10004111 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030232049

NHTSA communication ID: 10004765

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10004765 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730022B

NHTSA communication ID: 10004755

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10004755 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030857003

NHTSA communication ID: 10004336

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT CARPET WET AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10004336 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

081103

NHTSA communication ID: 10003862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS VME STATES THAT GM HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 IN BOTH US AND CANADA BECAUSE THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM AND EXPLANATION OF THE MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS. RECALL 03039 FOR CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: CHILD SEAT.

Source record 10003862 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020844022B

NHTSA communication ID: 10012574

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *EH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012574 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030138013

NHTSA communication ID: 10004364

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MINIMAL AIR FLOW IN VENT POSITION WITH FULL HEAT. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.

Source record 10004364 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060603

NHTSA communication ID: 10003696

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH LIFT GATE STRUCTURE FRACTURING AROUND THE LATCH REINFORCEMENT IN AN EVENT OF REAR CRASH. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.

Source record 10003696 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060603

NHTSA communication ID: 10003376

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY. *TT

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH.

Source record 10003376 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039C

NHTSA communication ID: 10002840

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10002840 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010846002C

NHTSA communication ID: 10002836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PROGRAMMING OF REPLACEMENT ONSTAR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE MODULES (VCIM). *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10002836 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030403

NHTSA communication ID: 10001880

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE DRIVER'S AIRBAG. *TT *JB

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Source record 10001880 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030601010

NHTSA communication ID: 10001282

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10001282 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

021103

NHTSA communication ID: 10002543

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT A PRODUCT FIELD ACTION BULLETIN, 03009, WHICH IS FOR 2003 AZTEK AND RENDEZVOUS WITH STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNDERSIZE. *TTT

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.

Source record 10002543 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030605003

NHTSA communication ID: 10001132

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RATTLE OR BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10001132 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01432

NHTSA communication ID: 10004412

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10004412 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01444

NHTSA communication ID: 10004411

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM DEALER ASSISTANCE LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10004411 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039A

NHTSA communication ID: 10000773

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000773 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020139008

NHTSA communication ID: 10000744

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE, A/C CYCLES TOO OFTEN, INSUFFICIENT COOLING, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0530. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10000744 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020844022

NHTSA communication ID: 10000736

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000736 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020849011

NHTSA communication ID: 10000728

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONSOLE AIR DEFLECTORS INOPERATIVE, BROKEN OR MISSING, DOOR LATCH BROKEN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000728 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730048

NHTSA communication ID: 10006166

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID REPLACEMENT FOR 4T65-E, 4T40-E, AND 4T45-E TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION.*MR

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10006166 at NHTSA
Oct 8, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10082002

NHTSA communication ID: 10013128

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE DEALERS WITH AN AWARENESS OF TWO NEW COMMANDS AVAILABLE VIA VOICE RECOGNITION IN THE ONSTAR GENERATION FIVE EQUIPPED VEHICLES. THE TWO COMMANDS ARE ONSTAR AND EMERGENCY. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10013128 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10012002

NHTSA communication ID: 10013251

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ELIMINATE DUAL HORNS TO NOW SINGLE HORN. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.

Source record 10013251 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039

NHTSA communication ID: 10000185

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION TO DEALERS REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN 020730039 - FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000185 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039

NHTSA communication ID: 10000184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000184 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730036

NHTSA communication ID: 10000181

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW INPUT AND THIRD PAWL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHANGES FOR THE 4T65-E TRANSMISSION FOR 2003 MODEL YEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10000181 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09162002

NHTSA communication ID: 10009463

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MISSING REAR CARGO SHADE AND CARGO NET. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10009463 at NHTSA
Sep 13, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09132002

NHTSA communication ID: 10009450

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS SERVICE VME CONCERNS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E TRANSMISSION WHICH EXHIBITS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 WITH NO OTHER CODES STORED AND HARSH UP SHIFT AND/OR TCC SHUTTER ON DECEL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10009450 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730022A

NHTSA communication ID: 634931

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 634931 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4157

NHTSA communication ID: 10022359

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALL WHEEL DRIVE DISABLE LAMP ON. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE).

Source record 10022359 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3500

NHTSA communication ID: 10016528

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10016528 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3185

NHTSA communication ID: 10010609

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOAN GROAN FROM REAR DRIVE MODULE DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.

Source record 10010609 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3044

NHTSA communication ID: 10010363

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10010363 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3065

NHTSA communication ID: 10010358

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A LOOSE LUMBER/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AN ALL AWD MODELS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10010358 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3102

NHTSA communication ID: 10010237

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE VME 01-04 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. (TO INCLUDE 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC) *SC ALL 2001 - 2006 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 4T65E TRANSAXLE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10010237 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3603

NHTSA communication ID: 10008782

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT OR STEADY TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0240. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008782 at NHTSA