Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 4338 | 10021675 | Lights flicker erratic operation of vehicles electronics. *kb | 06/15/2007 | ||
| 3756A | 10018908 | Ipc gauges and ac inoperative, several indicators illuminate dtcs u1016 u1000. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 3697 | 10016553 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) and service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble codes c0055 b0540 speedometer inoperative. to include 2005-2006 saab 9-7x. *tt | 09/21/2005 | ||
| 03092005 | 03/09/2005 | 10014843 | Programming thr ecm. *eh | 05/10/2005 | |
| 3263 | 10011636 | 125a mega fuse opens when attempting to jump start. *eh | 01/27/2005 | ||
| 040845010 | 09/01/2004 | 10011074 | Various interior electrical concerns, ip gauges/lighting inoperative, hvac controls inoperative, blower motor inoperative, radio inoperative, flasher inoperative. *tt | 12/28/2004 | |
| 3192 | 10010867 | Reduced engine power message and/or check engine light with any combination of the following diagnostic trouble codes: p0107, p0112, p0452, p1120, p1220, p1221, p1271, p1275, p1280, p1481, p1515, p1540, p1633, p1635, p1639 and p1682 powert | 12/15/2004 | ||
| 3061C | 3061E | 10010634 | Diagnostic trouble code c0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting. *tt | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3079 | 10010373 | Intermittent p0483 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3172 | 01/01/2004 | 10010252 | Multiple electrical concerns and diagnostic trouble code u1064. various models including 2005 buick rainier and 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. *tt | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3138 | 01/01/2004 | 10010105 | Reduced power light on and diagnostic trouble code p1680 p1221 and/or p1271 stored in the power control module. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3116 | 3116A | 10010189 | Engine stalls when air conditioning is turned on at idle. (to include 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, 2005 oldsmobile bravada, and buick rainier) *sc updated 01-26-07. *kb | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 1528102 | 01/01/2004 | 10008820 | 02-04 4.2l ll8 diagnostic trouble code p0171. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 3016 | 01/01/2004 | 10008777 | Various electrical concerns. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3031 | 01/01/2004 | 10008761 | Intermittent p0483 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040603005 | 05/01/2006 | 040603005A | 10008665 | Proper connection information to avoid blown 125 amp fuse and various interior electrical system conditions when jump starting vehicle. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| 01802A | 01/01/2004 | 10007965 | App sensor 2 and/or tp sensor 2 signal circuit voltages drop. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 01181C | 01/01/2004 | 01181F | 10007530 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0172. 4.2 ll8 engine. *tt *mj | 06/30/2004 |
| 01968A | 01/01/2004 | 10007277 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 00859 | 01/01/2004 | 00859D | 10007281 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) setting. *tt *mj | 06/09/2004 |
| 01623 | 01/01/2004 | 10007186 | 4.2 ll8 engine diagnostic trouble code p0016 or p1345 with no driveability symptoms.*mr | 06/03/2004 | |
| 01917 | 01/01/2004 | 10006820 | False diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1680. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 01816 | 01/01/2004 | 01816A | 10006670 | Diagnostic trouble code p0130. *mr *tt | 05/07/2004 |
| 01925 | 01/01/2004 | 10006566 | Tech 2 engine data incorrect- gen l-terminal signal command data parameter. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| 01402A | 11/18/2003 | 10004171 | 4.2l ll8 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 01900 | 01/01/2004 | 10006472 | Under hood fuse block - 125 amp mega fuse blown. also including buick rainier 2002, 2003. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3216 | 10010618 | Erratic operation of personalization with ignition cycle. *eh | 12/02/2004 | ||
| 3083 | 10010371 | Key may not turn or bind in the ignition. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 050730021 | 08/01/2005 | 10017381 | Ignition key will not remove from ignition lock cylinder. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| 02140 | 01/01/2004 | 10007786 | When attempting to turn the key to start the vehicle, you may experience hard or intermittent mechanical binding in the ignition cylinder. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01718 | 01/01/2004 | 01718A | 10007932 | Starter clicks - no crank condition. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||||
| 3577 | 3577A | 10017158 | No crank no start no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 138220 | 1 | |
| It is a known fact by buick/gm that there is a major issue with the instrument cluster/electrical make up of this vehicle. hundreds of people are complaining of electrical issues with their vehicle, first and foremost is the failure of the instrument cluster. from what we have deducted so far, this is an electrical issue stemming from a ground short near the radio. we just can't pinpoint it yet. some days the instrument cluster works, some not. usually starts working on a wet day - indicating the ground short. there is no excuse for not recalling this, other than they realize how many would be involved. i spent thousands on this vehicle and now gm will not back their product. the problem didn't start until after the warranty was past, surprise surprise. i have to use a gps system with a speedometer to avoid speeding/getting fined. all the dealerships agree - the hours of labor to resolve this are beyond my pocketbook. step up and acknowledge your fault in this, gm. now. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 138220 | ||
| It is a known fact by buick/gm that there is a major issue with the instrument cluster/electrical make up of this vehicle. hundreds of people are complaining of electrical issues with their vehicle, first and foremost is the failure of the instrument cluster. from what we have deducted so far, this is an electrical issue stemming from a ground short near the radio. we just can't pinpoint it yet. some days the instrument cluster works, some not. usually starts working on a wet day - indicating the ground short. there is no excuse for not recalling this, other than they realize how many would be involved. i spent thousands on this vehicle and now gm will not back their product. the problem didn't start until after the warranty was past, surprise surprise. i have to use a gps system with a speedometer to avoid speeding/getting fined. all the dealerships agree - the hours of labor to resolve this are beyond my pocketbook. step up and acknowledge your fault in this, gm. now. | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she smelled an odor of burning wires. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was notified and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle examined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000. sm. | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 79000 | 1 | |
| 1) fuel gauge - the fuel gauge has done a 180, the needle is now upside down. and doesn't work really. i searched the internet and found out the there is a recall on 2005- 2007 buick rainiers but not on my 2004. maybe with my complaint, maybe it will include 2004 models. 2) drives door lock - the car key will no longer open the car door. i can only open the door with the remote button. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated that the instrument cluster malfunctioned and the speedometer failed. in addition, the abs warning light was illuminated whenever the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the abs sensor and instrument panel would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was unknown. kmj | |||
| 03/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Gauges don't function right. speedo reads too fast, too slow or not at all, fuel gauge reads twice as full. needle pegged to stop as is the oil gauge needle. buying this was the biggest mistake ever made. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 94000 | ||
| I have a 2004 buick rainier. spedometer is saying 120mph when only going 25. it would adjust itself for a day but then it was all over the place and now staying at 120 more often. this started at the end of may. for a few years now the hatch window lock is a problem. can't open it because i have an issue with getting it locked again without slamming it. have also had condensation in my head and rear lights since i've gotten it. why they have yet to recall about the spedometer is crazy. this is a safety issue especially when children or the elderly are involved! the cost to fix the cluster alone is 455.80$ (cheapest). this should not be my responsibility when most, if not all, of the rainiers are all malfuctioning in the same way. | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph and above, the low beam headlights would fail on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds her low beam headlights would go out on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact was driving 65 mph when the fuel gauge malfunctioned and displayed that the fuel tank was half full but an indicator flashed on the dashboard stating that the fuel was low and the vehicle only had five miles to empty. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the fuel gauge failure. the contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunction could have caused the vehicle to run out of fuel on the highway. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 78500 | ||
| The first incident we ran out of fuel with the fuel gauge showing we still had fuel in the tank. next incident, the oil pressure gauge indicated a very high oil pressure reading, leading me to believe something was wrong with the engine. took the car home and drove another vehicle until i could do some testing on the vehicle. oil gauge returned to normal operation. in april of 2010 i was driving exiting an interstate highway onto a four lane road and the speedometer reading became inaccurate. i was traveling faster than the indicated speed. after stopping at an intersection the speedometer never moved from zero when i was moving down the road. this occurs after a brief period of driving. mechanics i have spoken to inform me this is a common occurrence with this model vehicle. gauges such as fuel gauge, oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer are not trustworthy and give inaccurate readings. this is a very expensive item to replace and should be considered a safety hazard because you cannot determine your speed at any given moment. | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact was driving 65 mph when the fuel gauge malfunctioned and displayed that the fuel tank was half full but an indicator flashed on the dashboard stating that the fuel was low and the vehicle only had five miles to empty. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the fuel gauge failure. the contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunction could have caused the vehicle to run out of fuel on the highway. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 78500 | ||
| The first incident we ran out of fuel with the fuel gauge showing we still had fuel in the tank. next incident, the oil pressure gauge indicated a very high oil pressure reading, leading me to believe something was wrong with the engine. took the car home and drove another vehicle until i could do some testing on the vehicle. oil gauge returned to normal operation. in april of 2010 i was driving exiting an interstate highway onto a four lane road and the speedometer reading became inaccurate. i was traveling faster than the indicated speed. after stopping at an intersection the speedometer never moved from zero when i was moving down the road. this occurs after a brief period of driving. mechanics i have spoken to inform me this is a common occurrence with this model vehicle. gauges such as fuel gauge, oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer are not trustworthy and give inaccurate readings. this is a very expensive item to replace and should be considered a safety hazard because you cannot determine your speed at any given moment. | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact was driving 65 mph when the fuel gauge malfunctioned and displayed that the fuel tank was half full but an indicator flashed on the dashboard stating that the fuel was low and the vehicle only had five miles to empty. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the fuel gauge failure. the contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunction could have caused the vehicle to run out of fuel on the highway. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 78500 | ||
| The first incident we ran out of fuel with the fuel gauge showing we still had fuel in the tank. next incident, the oil pressure gauge indicated a very high oil pressure reading, leading me to believe something was wrong with the engine. took the car home and drove another vehicle until i could do some testing on the vehicle. oil gauge returned to normal operation. in april of 2010 i was driving exiting an interstate highway onto a four lane road and the speedometer reading became inaccurate. i was traveling faster than the indicated speed. after stopping at an intersection the speedometer never moved from zero when i was moving down the road. this occurs after a brief period of driving. mechanics i have spoken to inform me this is a common occurrence with this model vehicle. gauges such as fuel gauge, oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer are not trustworthy and give inaccurate readings. this is a very expensive item to replace and should be considered a safety hazard because you cannot determine your speed at any given moment. | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl. the contact own a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the fuel gauge malfunction. the stated the fuel gauge showed the fuel tank having a half of tank of fuel but a indicator flashed on the dash board stated the fuel is low and vehicle only had five miles to travel. the contact did not called the manufacturer regarding the fuel gauge. the contact stated the fuel gauge malfunction could have caused the vehicle to run out of fuel on the highway. the failure mileage 80,000. jo | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 78500 | ||
| The first incident we ran out of fuel with the fuel gauge showing we still had fuel in the tank. next incident, the oil pressure gauge indicated a very high oil pressure reading, leading me to believe something was wrong with the engine. took the car home and drove another vehicle until i could do some testing on the vehicle. oil gauge returned to normal operation. in april of 2010 i was driving exiting an interstate highway onto a four lane road and the speedometer reading became inaccurate. i was traveling faster than the indicated speed. after stopping at an intersection the speedometer never moved from zero when i was moving down the road. this occurs after a brief period of driving. mechanics i have spoken to inform me this is a common occurrence with this model vehicle. gauges such as fuel gauge, oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer are not trustworthy and give inaccurate readings. this is a very expensive item to replace and should be considered a safety hazard because you cannot determine your speed at any given moment. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated that the speedometer would become stuck at 40 mph and sporadically, would not return to zero when the vehicle was at a complete stop. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the stepper motor in the speedometer had failed. the failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage 71,488. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the contact stated the speedometer gets stuck at 40 mph and sometimes does not return to zero when the vehicle is stopped. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated the stepper motor in the speedometer had failed. the failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage 71,488.rl | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Failure of speedometer. quit working at about 32.000 miles | |||
| 03/09/2011 | 136840 | ||
| I bought this car monday and the dealer stated it had all scheduled service, including the 130k mile service on february 26, 2011. we drove around the neighborhood and the car seemed to drive beautifully, and appeared to be immaculately maintained. until i drove to work this morning, and the speedometer started going higher and higher, reaching 80 mph, even though i had slowed down and pulled over. i shut the car off and restarted it. it appeared normal for the first 30 mph, then stuck at 40, even though i was following traffic in a 70 mph zone. it stayed at 40 mph, even after the car was turned off. i did some research on this problem and found that the instrument panel cluster has been a known problem in gm cars, and was supposed to have been corrected as the result of a class action lawsuit. there are several tsbs related to the speedometer, gas gauges, or other instruments in this cluster. i find it unforgivable that the national highway traffic safety administration has allowed an unsafe condition exist in virtually an entire brand of cars for over 7 years and has not issued a recall on these vehicles. this allowed the dealer to sell the car, knowing about the problem, but not required by law, to disclose it. and should i be on the highway, driving along at 90 mph, when my speedometer says 60, nobody is safe. not me, not the other cars on the road, certainly not pedestrians, since the braking distance is obviously far longer than my speedometer leads me to believe it is. how many millions of defective vehicles have been placed on the road in the last 7 years? how would you feel if your 5 year-old rode a bicycle into the street as i drove by? thinking i was going 30, but really going 60? this isn't just an inconvenience, it is a fatality waiting to happen. you have the authority, and the moral responsibility, to fix it. recall these cars before somebody dies. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Failure of speedometer. quit working at about 32.000 miles | |||
| 03/09/2011 | 136840 | ||
| I bought this car monday and the dealer stated it had all scheduled service, including the 130k mile service on february 26, 2011. we drove around the neighborhood and the car seemed to drive beautifully, and appeared to be immaculately maintained. until i drove to work this morning, and the speedometer started going higher and higher, reaching 80 mph, even though i had slowed down and pulled over. i shut the car off and restarted it. it appeared normal for the first 30 mph, then stuck at 40, even though i was following traffic in a 70 mph zone. it stayed at 40 mph, even after the car was turned off. i did some research on this problem and found that the instrument panel cluster has been a known problem in gm cars, and was supposed to have been corrected as the result of a class action lawsuit. there are several tsbs related to the speedometer, gas gauges, or other instruments in this cluster. i find it unforgivable that the national highway traffic safety administration has allowed an unsafe condition exist in virtually an entire brand of cars for over 7 years and has not issued a recall on these vehicles. this allowed the dealer to sell the car, knowing about the problem, but not required by law, to disclose it. and should i be on the highway, driving along at 90 mph, when my speedometer says 60, nobody is safe. not me, not the other cars on the road, certainly not pedestrians, since the braking distance is obviously far longer than my speedometer leads me to believe it is. how many millions of defective vehicles have been placed on the road in the last 7 years? how would you feel if your 5 year-old rode a bicycle into the street as i drove by? thinking i was going 30, but really going 60? this isn't just an inconvenience, it is a fatality waiting to happen. you have the authority, and the moral responsibility, to fix it. recall these cars before somebody dies. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Failure of speedometer. quit working at about 32.000 miles | |||
| 03/09/2011 | 136840 | ||
| I bought this car monday and the dealer stated it had all scheduled service, including the 130k mile service on february 26, 2011. we drove around the neighborhood and the car seemed to drive beautifully, and appeared to be immaculately maintained. until i drove to work this morning, and the speedometer started going higher and higher, reaching 80 mph, even though i had slowed down and pulled over. i shut the car off and restarted it. it appeared normal for the first 30 mph, then stuck at 40, even though i was following traffic in a 70 mph zone. it stayed at 40 mph, even after the car was turned off. i did some research on this problem and found that the instrument panel cluster has been a known problem in gm cars, and was supposed to have been corrected as the result of a class action lawsuit. there are several tsbs related to the speedometer, gas gauges, or other instruments in this cluster. i find it unforgivable that the national highway traffic safety administration has allowed an unsafe condition exist in virtually an entire brand of cars for over 7 years and has not issued a recall on these vehicles. this allowed the dealer to sell the car, knowing about the problem, but not required by law, to disclose it. and should i be on the highway, driving along at 90 mph, when my speedometer says 60, nobody is safe. not me, not the other cars on the road, certainly not pedestrians, since the braking distance is obviously far longer than my speedometer leads me to believe it is. how many millions of defective vehicles have been placed on the road in the last 7 years? how would you feel if your 5 year-old rode a bicycle into the street as i drove by? thinking i was going 30, but really going 60? this isn't just an inconvenience, it is a fatality waiting to happen. you have the authority, and the moral responsibility, to fix it. recall these cars before somebody dies. | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 61231 | ||
| I have been experiencing a problem with the instrument cluster in my buick rainier. it started with the speedometer which was either to fast or showing below zero at highway sppeds. it started about 2 years ago but at that time it happened occasionally. the probem has continued to migrate to other gauges in the instrument panel-- the oil pressure reads anywhere from 50 to the 80 or peg, the tack will read below zero at highway operating speeds and the volt meter reads 14+. these problems happen individually or several at once. i have contacted the dealer where i purchased it and they do not acknowledge it as a problem and offer no finanical assistance with a replacement or repair. the dealer will replace the instrument cluster for $370 for parts and labor at $92/hour - approximately $600. i contacted gm about the problem and they acknowledge there is a problem with instrument clusters in certain vehicles during that period of time but my vehicle is no involved. if you research this on the internet you will find several sites with discussions and complaints about the instrument clusters on this particular vehicle, including this site. i think this is a wide spread problem and should be corrected with a mandated goverment recall. i had an identical problem with a 2003 cadillac esclade xt and there was a recall and free replace for the instrument cluster. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 70132 | ||
| Erratic windshield wiper operation. when you turn the wipers on for use they immediately go to normal mode of operation and can be switched to high speed and back to normal but will not go to delay or turn off. then they may stay on for days before they will stop on their own. they do not trun off with the switch. this has been a problem for about 6 months but is getting worse. | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 61231 | ||
| I have been experiencing a problem with the instrument cluster in my buick rainier. it started with the speedometer which was either to fast or showing below zero at highway sppeds. it started about 2 years ago but at that time it happened occasionally. the probem has continued to migrate to other gauges in the instrument panel-- the oil pressure reads anywhere from 50 to the 80 or peg, the tack will read below zero at highway operating speeds and the volt meter reads 14+. these problems happen individually or several at once. i have contacted the dealer where i purchased it and they do not acknowledge it as a problem and offer no finanical assistance with a replacement or repair. the dealer will replace the instrument cluster for $370 for parts and labor at $92/hour - approximately $600. i contacted gm about the problem and they acknowledge there is a problem with instrument clusters in certain vehicles during that period of time but my vehicle is no involved. if you research this on the internet you will find several sites with discussions and complaints about the instrument clusters on this particular vehicle, including this site. i think this is a wide spread problem and should be corrected with a mandated goverment recall. i had an identical problem with a 2003 cadillac esclade xt and there was a recall and free replace for the instrument cluster. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 70132 | ||
| Erratic windshield wiper operation. when you turn the wipers on for use they immediately go to normal mode of operation and can be switched to high speed and back to normal but will not go to delay or turn off. then they may stay on for days before they will stop on their own. they do not trun off with the switch. this has been a problem for about 6 months but is getting worse. | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 61231 | ||
| I have been experiencing a problem with the instrument cluster in my buick rainier. it started with the speedometer which was either to fast or showing below zero at highway sppeds. it started about 2 years ago but at that time it happened occasionally. the probem has continued to migrate to other gauges in the instrument panel-- the oil pressure reads anywhere from 50 to the 80 or peg, the tack will read below zero at highway operating speeds and the volt meter reads 14+. these problems happen individually or several at once. i have contacted the dealer where i purchased it and they do not acknowledge it as a problem and offer no finanical assistance with a replacement or repair. the dealer will replace the instrument cluster for $370 for parts and labor at $92/hour - approximately $600. i contacted gm about the problem and they acknowledge there is a problem with instrument clusters in certain vehicles during that period of time but my vehicle is no involved. if you research this on the internet you will find several sites with discussions and complaints about the instrument clusters on this particular vehicle, including this site. i think this is a wide spread problem and should be corrected with a mandated goverment recall. i had an identical problem with a 2003 cadillac esclade xt and there was a recall and free replace for the instrument cluster. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 70132 | ||
| Erratic windshield wiper operation. when you turn the wipers on for use they immediately go to normal mode of operation and can be switched to high speed and back to normal but will not go to delay or turn off. then they may stay on for days before they will stop on their own. they do not trun off with the switch. this has been a problem for about 6 months but is getting worse. | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 61231 | ||
| I have been experiencing a problem with the instrument cluster in my buick rainier. it started with the speedometer which was either to fast or showing below zero at highway sppeds. it started about 2 years ago but at that time it happened occasionally. the probem has continued to migrate to other gauges in the instrument panel-- the oil pressure reads anywhere from 50 to the 80 or peg, the tack will read below zero at highway operating speeds and the volt meter reads 14+. these problems happen individually or several at once. i have contacted the dealer where i purchased it and they do not acknowledge it as a problem and offer no finanical assistance with a replacement or repair. the dealer will replace the instrument cluster for $370 for parts and labor at $92/hour - approximately $600. i contacted gm about the problem and they acknowledge there is a problem with instrument clusters in certain vehicles during that period of time but my vehicle is no involved. if you research this on the internet you will find several sites with discussions and complaints about the instrument clusters on this particular vehicle, including this site. i think this is a wide spread problem and should be corrected with a mandated goverment recall. i had an identical problem with a 2003 cadillac esclade xt and there was a recall and free replace for the instrument cluster. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 70132 | ||
| Erratic windshield wiper operation. when you turn the wipers on for use they immediately go to normal mode of operation and can be switched to high speed and back to normal but will not go to delay or turn off. then they may stay on for days before they will stop on their own. they do not trun off with the switch. this has been a problem for about 6 months but is getting worse. | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 73000 | ||
| No particular event just driving and speedometer stopped working a few weeks later gas gauge stopped once in awhile the speedomoter starts but is inaccurate all of the istriment cluster is going . many other complaints online for same problem . tried to have the dealer co operate and fix the deffect but got nowhere need help as this is a extreamly expensive fix on a faulty part that should have a recall as it is a unsafe situation | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 49000 | ||
| Speedometer failing and/or working intermittently. | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 54000 | ||
| 2004 buick rainier instriment cluster failer was a promblemon the chevy trail blazer and it is the same one that is in the buick rainier however they will not fix or at least help with the problem.if the same components were used in the 2 different vehicles and there was a recall on the chevy's why was the buick rainier not on the recall list | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2004 buick rainier and the instrument cluster, specifically the speedometer, oil and gas gauges have failed. called buick about the issue and received service request # [xxx] . called a local dealer, wagner buick/gmc in belleville, il to get service and the service manager stated that i would be responsible to fix this issue. the service request will get me nothing since i didn't purchase the vehicle initially. looking on the internet to find a fix for the issue i have noticed numerous complaints about failed/failing instrument clusters in these vehicles. i'm sure there are other gm vehicles with the same problems outside of the rainier. request the nhtsa look over this issue. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have filed a complaint before about our speedometer being messed up. now the entire instrument panel is malfunctioning. all the gauges are pegged. there is no reason what so ever buick can not place a recall on this problem. no fire as of yet, but what if the car overheats? we can't tell as the gauge is not functioning. no damage to other property, but this is my vehicle and there is damage to it, since something is broke. no crash as of yet, but it will happen. what happens when i run out of gas cause the gas gauge is showing beyond full? *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer sticks. do not know how fast the vehicle is going. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 49550 | 1 | |
| We have a 2004 buick rainier. during the colder times, our speedometer tick, and it stops working completely, so you don't know how fast or slow you are going. as of this day its not working at all, this is a safety issue. having no way to tell your speed, we could get a ticket, cause an accident. i have also noticed online, numerous people having the same problem. there needs to be a recall. we have not had it fixed. it would $600 to fix, and should not be charged to us, but to buick for a malfunction. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2009 | 52135 | 1 | |
| 2004 buick rainier speedometer works sporadically. sometimes it works then other times it registers to high or to low. from what i've read this is a common occurrence on the buick rainier. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. the speed odometer displayed inaccurate readings. when the driver is unable to identify the correct speed of the vehicle, excessive speed may be exhibited. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the cause of the failure was due to an electrical shortage. the warranty expired and the contact was billed $500.00 for the repair. the failure and current mileages were 30,000. | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Malfunctioning speedometer- the speedometer stops working at random times while driving. it is dangerous to all travelers whether in car or those traveling alongside us. there is no way to tell when it goes out. the speedometer will just stick at a certain speed-it will then continue from that speed and at times shows that you are traveling at speeds well above the limit. i have also experienced where it drops 5 miles everytime its turned off but it also has reset itself at times. i do believe that with all the complaints i've seen supporting the same facts that this should be a mandatory recall and fix. i took the car to 2 different shops for help - shop 1 couldn't easily see how to fix & suggested it would be expensive, shop 2 (*buick dealer) stated no idea on problem but would need complete panel replacement minimum price $700. in view of our economy and dealers wanting support i believe this should be addressed as a major problem due to all the complaints being very similar. hard to pin down to a specific date and once started now occurs monthly. i have also experienced the problems with the lights dimming and the hard to read mileage display. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2004 buick rainier and the speedometer sticks on a regular basis. it ranges anywhere from 20-70 miles an hour while parked and 120 and over while driving. i can generally tell about how fast i am going and must keep an eye on my rpms. well this is frustrating and very distracting while driving. this is definitely a safety concern for my family as well as everyone else on the road (because of the distraction). also my cruise control does not work and the air conditioner will not blow out of the front vents. i have read other complaints of this nature and wonder when someone is going to do something about it. i cannot afford to pay for the extremely costly repair and believe that gm should recall and repair the numerous vehicles that this is affecting. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Instrument cluster failed to work. dealer checked and found this is not a safety issue, since i should be able to feel hoe fast i am going. this same failure was covered in pontiacs and chevrolet trucks. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| My husband and i purchased a used 2004 buick rainier with 33,000 miles last may 2008. one evening during the summer we were making a 20 minute trip and the speedometer just stopped working while en route. since then the speedometer gets stuck while making 20+ minute trips and will only go down 5 mph each time you shut off the suv and restart. so you have to shut off and restart several times before it reaches back down to zero and it will then operate okay for a little while until you make that 20+ minute trip again. sometimes while just driving around town running errands it will get stuck. so i would say at least once a week it gets stuck. it's very frustrating when you have to watch your speed especially around the school zones. i often take my eyes off the roads to watch my rpm's and try to calculate how fast i'm going. i'm currently saving to have the problem fixed as i've heard of it being a very pricing item (instrument cluster) to have replaced. i've been doing some research on a possible recall for this item and i've found there have been many complaints and even a class action suit against gm for other suv's similar to the rainier but the buick rainier was not listed in this class action suit and no recalls have been made for this item on buick rainiers. any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thank you. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 59142 | 1 | |
| Speedometer stops working when car warms up. as i am driving with my two small children my speedometer will stop working and go below zero. which becomes a hazard because i am unaware of how fast or slow i am going. my family as well as myself are in serious danger of getting into an accident because of this problem. it will not start working again until the next day. it has been happening quicker and quicker as the problem persists. i am also noticing a hot smell when the speedometer stops working. buick refuses to help with this problem even though i have reported this before my extended warranty expired. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 64000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the freeway i noticed that the speedometer reading was too high as i was changing lanes to exit during evening rush hour. after exiting and stopping for a traffic light, my speedometer was showing 55mph. as i continued on the service drive i observed 75 and 85mph in a 35mph zone! very distracting when driving next to a 70mph freeway. i not going that fast i'm crawling. when i turned on to my street i was still observing the speed at 65mph and nearly ran over my neighbor who was putting his trash out at the curb. almost passed my driveway and drove over a bit of the other neighbors grass. i could not believe a 4-yr old vehicle with 64000 miles had a bad speedometer. so i changed the instrument cluster fuse and the speedometer started to work again and seemed to be accurate. on my way home from work it again shot up to 120+mph and that is where it stayed. changed the fuse again seemed to work for a day and shot up again to 120+ mph. drove it to the dealership to have to repaired and they say it is the instrument cluster that is bad and it will cost $450.00. no longer under warranty and i cannot repair at this time. dealership service says they have not heard of this happening at all. for my money they will only warranty it for 1yr/12000 miles. i have always believed buy american but right now i am truly disappointed. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2007 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer began getting stuck and now does not give speed stays on zero or slowly moves up and gets stuck. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 41000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer reads erratically at rest pegged to 120 when driving. this occurs intermittently. when driving you do not have reliable display of your speed. gm says this is not a safety issue, i disagree. it is a failure in a fundamentally important function of the vehicle and should be fixed. this began with onset of cold weather and continues to the present. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2008 | 47000 | 1 | |
| Instrument gauge cluster started working only sporadically march 08. speedometer and tack have also failed to work about 25% of time in the past two weeks. on one occasion while driving about 15 mph through a neighborhood, the gas pedal failed to respond and the engine would only idle at 1000 rpm. after pulling over and restarting, the gas pedal returned to normal. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle's engine has been sputtering, missing and surging since it was purchased. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find the cause of the problem. the vehicle battery failed. water leaked through the front driver's side floor. water also leaked into the vehicle by the hood release lever when raining. the passenger's side fender rattled. headlight assembly seemed loose. rack and pinion leaked. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 6500 | 1 | |
| In september 2004 while driving the fuse box blew and caught on fire. on january 14, 2005 the dashboard completely failed.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| After driving for a approximately one hour at 65-70 mph on the interstate the speedometer reading drops off from 70 eventually down to 0 mph. upon stopping and restarting the engine at a rest stop the speedometer returns to an accurate reading for a short while. i relied on my garmin gps to give me a speed approximation when the speedometer went out completely. relying on a accurate speedometer is a critical safety issue especially at night. without the gps giving me a speed reading it would be next to impossible to judge a safe speed in the darkness on a road illuminated only by my headlights. this defect must be similar to other models in the gm family, trailblazer and envoy. if one person were to rely on this faulty speedometer they might think they were driving 40 when in actuality they could be driving in excess of 70. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 6500 | 1 | |
| In september 2004 while driving the fuse box blew and caught on fire. on january 14, 2005 the dashboard completely failed.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 5 | 1 | |
| There are no dashboard lights on the vehicle. when it gets dark consumer cannot see the speed. the dealer states they cannot repair the defect. manufacturer indicates it is normal.*ak | |||
| 50 | 01/30/2004 | ||
| At dusk the instrument panel lights fade, causing poor visibility of the speedometer and gauges. *ak *la | |||