8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #2

Aug 272007

(reported on)

Rainier

  • miles
2006 Buick Rainier surges when stopping customer states that the vehicle surges while stopping at lights and stop signs. He states this problem has been a continuing issue. ** the consumer stated the vehicle surges when stopped, the problem is more noticeable as time progresses. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to assess the problem and both customer service and the mechanic witnessed the vehicle surging. The consumer is asking that the situation be investigated.

- Summersville, WV, USA

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problem #1

Oct 102006

Rainier 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 10,000 miles
At highway speeds (50-60 mph) accelerator became inoperative...I.e., no connection with engine. Used "resume" button on cruise control to speed up. Many months ago same thing happened. Could be very dangerous. Just intermittent.

- Pearland, TX, USA

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