2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,000 miles

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problem #2

May 152011

Rainier

  • 69,000 miles
Noises coming from under the hood; rattle, jingle, clunk; constant. Sounds like metal in a washing machine, but fine driveability and comfortable sounding highway driving. Driving in parking garage is noisy when accelerating, and quiet when coasting. Noise is quieter when ac is off. Noise is louder when accelerating, or at idle. After 30 minute drive, check engine light came on. Auto store gave codes that showed replacement of engine cooling fan clutch or ev fan motor. Less than 70K miles.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 152007

Rainier

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rainier. While driving 70 mph, the speedometer will display speeds between 20-120 mph. While driving various speeds on the freeway, the speed will decrease on its own. The contact must literally stand on the accelerator pedal to maintain a steady speed. While idling at a stop sign or light, the engine continues to rev. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for June 23, 2008 to diagnose the failures. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

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