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NHTSA Recall 05V157000: Ignition (electrical system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,186 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Rendezvous.

34,186
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (May 4)
NHTSA campaign05V157000
Manufacturer campaign05014
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION
Report receivedApril 20, 2005
Owner notificationMay 4, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V157000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Rendezvous2004
Pontiac Aztek2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.