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Crash Test Data for 2003 Buick

Buick Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
2003 Century
2003 Century
2003 LeSabre
2003 Park Avenue
2003 Regal
2003 Regal
2003 Rendezvous

 

Service Bulletins for 2003 Buick

2003 BUICK
Bulletin Number: 020139004
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PAG OIL RELEASED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING ALL 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020310008
RECOMMENDED WHEEL NUT / BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H1. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020601026
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H2 WITH NORTH AMERICAN ENGINES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020601028
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE CRANKCASE FLUSH FOR 2003 AND PRIOR GM CARS AND TRUCKS AND ISUZU LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020604057B
LABOR OPERATION ASSIGNMENTS FOR CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020730028
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
Bulletin Number: 020730029
INFORMATION ON THE NEW POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020730029A
NEW POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: 020730052A
ESSENTIAL TOOL J 45096 TRANSFLOW FOR 2005 AND PRIOR PASSENGER

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer:GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates:05/01/2002 - 07/31/2002
Potential Units Affected:133221

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence:

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.