Recall 05V-157: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 20, 2005, covering about 34,186 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-157
Report date
Apr 20, 2005
Vehicles affected
34,186
Owners notified
May 4, 2005

The problem

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.

The risk

The vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Gm recall no. 05014. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V157000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Rendezvous2004All years
Pontiac Aztek2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-157?

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.

How is recall 05V-157 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.