The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would jerk violently. Furthermore, the vehicle was leaking fluid and the check engine and brake warning indicators illuminated. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,200.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. While driving between 40-45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to a nearby mechanic. The mechanic stated that the radiator fluid was mixing with motor oil because the intake manifold gasket fractured. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 05/06/08. Updated 05/06/08.

- Raynham , MA, USA

Engine ran hot. Service repaired the intake manifold gasket. All coolent was lost, but no leak was found under car. Gasket was replaced.

- Pelham, AL, USA

Intake-manifold started leaking at 69,000 and will cost me $800. Was told this is a common problem with 2002-2003 Buick rendevouz's.

- Dundee, MI, USA

Failure of manifold intake gaskets, and manifold cracked, both at 43,000 miles.

- Hanover, PA, USA