Buick Rainier recalls and problems
10 recalls and 391 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
391
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
14
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Buick Rainier by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 5 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Rainier | 7 | 91 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Rainier | 1 | 103 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Rainier | 2 | 158 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Most reported Buick Rainier problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 147 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 62 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | |
| Suspension | 25 | |
| Power Train | 25 | |
| Air Bags | 19 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 16 | |
| Structure | 14 | |
| Steering | 13 |
All Buick Rainier recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-599 | Sep 24, 2015 | 2006–2007 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. |
| 15V-519 | Aug 14, 2015 | 2006–2007 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… |
| 14V-404 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2006–2007 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 13V-248 | Jun 13, 2013 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System, Visibility | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 12V-406 | Aug 16, 2012 | 2006–2007 | Visibility, Electrical System | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold… |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-455 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. |
| 05V-198 | May 5, 2005 | 2004 | Exterior Lighting | On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (Up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner… |
| 05V-035 | Feb 3, 2005 | 2005 | Visibility | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-527 | Nov 1, 2004 | 2004 | Exterior Lighting | On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Rainier?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Buick Rainier has the most reports (158). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Buick Rainier have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Buick Rainier model years 2004–2007.
What are the most common Buick Rainier problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting problems most often.