1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,500 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012014

Rainier

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that the driver's door could not be locked and unlocked. The contact removed the driver's door module himself and was able to lock and unlock the driver's door with the key. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer provided case number: 8-4645434013. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jul 152015

Rainier 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. While at a traffic light, the door locks started to lock and unlock rapidly without warning. After the light changed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was not available.MA 09/25 updated 11/27/2017

- Rockhill, NC, USA

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