2003 BUICK BUICK
0 recalls — 3 complaints — 15 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 21, 2007
ON 21 AUGUST 2007 MY 2003 BUCK RENDEZVOUS CXL AWD WITH APP 60,050 MILES SUFFERED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO WHAT MY MECHANIC BELIEVES IS A FAILURE OF THE WRIST PIN IN THE LEFT MOST FRONT CYLINDER. THE CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED FOR RECEIVING REGULARLY SPACED OIL CHANGES. PER MY MECHANIC'S OPINIO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
LAST YEAR AFTER REFUELING THE 03 BUICK RENDEZVOUS IT WOULD NOT CRANK. SINCE THEN, OCCASIONALLY IT HAS DONE THE SAME. RECENTLY, IT WON'T START AT ALL WITHOUT TAKING 30 + MINUTES OF RETRYING AND RETRYING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL LINES ,AND SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE PROBLEM. AFTER SPENDIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 13, 2005
Incident date: Jan 9, 2005
WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION OF 1 QUART IN 2000 MILES WAS NORMAL ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR A BUICK LESABRE '03 V6 ENGINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS RIDICULOUS FOR A BRAND NEW CAR! I'D APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON THIS. *NM
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 BUICK BUICK
15 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
990851007
Jun 1, 2006
200000 WHEELS
THIS BULLETIN UPDATES GMCS POSITION ON REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CAR AND TRUCKS. *TT 2007 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. UPDATED. *KB
030604012
Aug 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSPECTION OF ALL RELATED WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS WHEN DIAGNOSING MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS, HARD START, NO START, INCORRECT GAUGES, INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, SERVICE ENGINE SO
020730052A
Sep 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ESSENTIAL TOOL J 45096 TRANSFLOW FOR 2005 AND PRIOR PASSENGER <A TITLE="CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CAR" STYLE="TEXT-DECORATION: NONE; BORDER-BOTTOM: MEDIUM SOLID GREEN;" HREF="HTTP://SEARCH.TARGETWORDS.COM/U.SEARCH?X=5977|1||||CARS|AA
990730030C
Aug 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT TO INCLUDE 2005 AND PRIOR FWD PASSENGER VEHICLES. *TT
030730002A
Aug 1, 2004
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE TOOL J 45096 - TRANSFLOW INFORMATION. *TT
082203
Aug 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS IS DEALER VME CONCERNS OIL VISCOSITY USERS GUIDELINES FOR THE 3800 L36 AND L67 ENGINE APPLICATIONS.
020604057B
Jun 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LABOR OPERATION ASSIGNMENTS FOR CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *TT
020310008
Dec 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
RECOMMENDED WHEEL NUT / BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H1. *TT
020730029A
Sep 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEW POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *TT
020601028
Aug 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE CRANKCASE FLUSH FOR 2003 AND PRIOR GM CARS AND TRUCKS AND ISUZU LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. *TT
020139004
Aug 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PAG OIL RELEASED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING ALL 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
020601026
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H2 WITH NORTH AMERICAN ENGINES. *TT
020730029
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE NEW POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
020730028
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER AND SITE CODE LOCATIONS FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H2 WITH NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
990089019B
Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY PARTS CENTER / CORPORATE PARTS RETURN PROGRAM FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — BUICK BUICK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP94004
Opened: Jun 20, 1994 — Closed: Aug 17, 1994
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
DP88010
Opened: Jan 22, 1988 — Closed: Mar 1, 1988
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
DP88009
Opened: Jan 19, 1988 — Closed: Apr 25, 1988
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP87030
Opened: Aug 20, 1987 — Closed: Sep 23, 1987
STALLING
STALLING
DP87028
Opened: Aug 11, 1987 — Closed: Dec 8, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
PE86051
Opened: Apr 28, 1986 — Closed: Aug 25, 1986
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:N/AANALYSIS:WE HAVE RECEIVED 26 COMPLAINTS IN LESS THAN 12 MONTHS INCLUDING3 ALLEGED ACCIDENTS.GM ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON AN INTERMITTENTWIPER OPERATION PROBLEM.STATUS:PENDING FOR OPENING A PE.PROPOSED ACTION:OPEN A PE.
EA85040
Opened: Aug 19, 1985 — Closed: Nov 25, 1987
SEAT BACK RECLINER
STATUS: MET WITH GM ON 4/24/87. MET AGAIN WITH GM WEEK OF 15 JUNE.GM INFO AND FAA REPORTS RECEIVED WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1ST.CLOSED 11/25/87.===
EA85041
Opened: Aug 19, 1985 — Closed: Nov 12, 1987
SEAT BACK RECLINER
STATUS:MEETING WITH GM 4/24/87. MET WITH GM DURING WEEKOF JUNE 15TH. GM INFO AND FAA REPORTS RECEIVED WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1ST.CLOSED 11/12/87.===
DP84011
Opened: Feb 13, 1984 — Closed: Feb 7, 1984
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERA
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERATION
DP84008
Opened: Dec 28, 1983 — Closed: Feb 7, 1984
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT F
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE
DP84006
Opened: Nov 15, 1983 — Closed: Aug 3, 1984
DEFECT INVESTGATION AND RECALL OF GM A A
DEFECT INVESTGATION AND RECALL OF GM A AND J CARS FOR BRAKES
BUICK BUICK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK BUICK across all model years (1967–1969).
3
Total Recalls
117
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
BUICK BUICK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | View |