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The problems are heaping up.
Written by: elsaz on Mar 22, 2012 12:51:54 PM
I used to love my 2004 Rainier but am beginning to have problems. I looked at this forum and found that I have had most of the issues. I had fuse problem, air conditioning problem. In the past month, the car had problem with suspension. Sometimes it was OK, but there are 3 times when the rear part failed to raise up. I was on a trip, and this happened once ... Read More
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Re: 2006 Ranier - will not turn [marcia1212]
Written by: lb267 on Jan 11, 2012 3:43:59 PM
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier with 56500 on the dash, I bought it 6 months ago with 50000. I have the SAME issue as pretty much everyone else on here, I took it to the dealership where I got it from and Turns out, the Transfer case was binding, fortunately I bought a warranty with it, So all i had to pay was my 100$ deductible. They said that they ... Read More
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Re: Can't Make Sharp Turns 2006 Buick Rainier CXL [jaye37]
Written by: adf2 on Oct 24, 2011 11:17:37 AM
I have a 2004 Rainier and it occasionally shudders quite badly when turning sharply. I have no idea what causes it, but I have heard it can be related to incorrect tire pressures. Mine seems to happen at low speeds, but maybe that's because no-one makes really sharp turns at higher speeds. Andy
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Best way to check which differential is going bad
Written by: johnhatebuick on Sep 21, 2011 2:15:10 PM
I have a 2004 Rainier and am having problems with the differentials "locking" when turning at low speeds. Is there a way to figure out which one is the problem? I have changed the center diff fluild twice in about a month and it is no better. I also had the rear diff fluid changed. I was amazed when I went to the Buick dealership that they really did not have ... Read More
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Re: Problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier [dcraig09]
Written by: mom0423 on Sep 12, 2011 6:39:45 PM
I have a 2004 Rainier. You would think they would've solved a few of those issues by the next year, but that's a big NO. I will give them credit in that some of the problems don't appear right away. The biggest pet peeve is their lack to acknowledge the problems. We are all having these problems and spent ALOT of money for these vehicles. They could care less. Every time ... Read More
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Vacuum sound
Written by: aussienut on Aug 9, 2011 12:05:29 PM
Hello all, Since a few days ago when we start the 2004 Buick Rainier we get this "vacuum cleaner engine" noise that goes off after 10 seconds or so. we noticed it was mainly when first starting it or after a few hours of the suv sitting there. There is no engine light on at all and everything runs, or at least seems to run just fine. Now this sound is ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Buick Rainier All Wheel Drive Problem [richslums]
Written by: richslums on Mar 26, 2010 11:15:26 AM
Also for those that had problems turning etc and hearing noise i had the same problem, i went for an oil change and they changed my power steering , put some kind of kit, changed or added some fluid to my transmission oil, and now i dont have turning noises, might be able to fix some of your guys problems i have read above...
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Re: 2004 Buick Rainier All Wheel Drive Problem [toastsd]
Written by: richslums on Mar 26, 2010 11:13:02 AM
Im having the same issue. Its a thump sound on my right passenger floor it seems like. It happens every 10 to 15 seconds or so. Its louder when i turn on the car for the first time in the day, during the day it get lower but still noticeable. I think it could be a rat or something up there lol jk i dont know much about cars, but i ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Buick Rainier All Wheel Drive Problem [toastsd]
Written by: tm2408 on Mar 25, 2010 3:34:56 PM
I had a similar problem but the clunk vibration was eventually occured both when tturning sharp left or right. It felt like it was binding up. I finally took it in and it was the transfer case, middle box, that went bad. It locks into four wheel drive all tme. You only notice it when turning. Cost was 2300.00. It definetly solved the problem.
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2004 Buick Rainier All Wheel Drive Problem
Written by: toastsd on Mar 25, 2010 12:50:28 PM
My 2004 Rainier has 55k and has been a good vehicle. The problem is a grinding/clunking noise from the front end and vibration in the steering wheel when turning left. It does not make the noise until the vehicle has been driven for about 5 minutes. It has been doing this for the last year and nobody has been able to fix it. Since my extended warranty ends soon, I brought ... Read More
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Re: Rough Idling, Stalling Out. Please Help [iceman]
Written by: mbowles on Aug 11, 2010 4:57:00 PM
My 2004 Buick Rainier has rough idle and also cuts off at times.Any answers.Please help.
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Re: Rough Idling, Stalling Out. Please Help [iceman]
Written by: mbowles on Aug 11, 2010 4:47:07 PM
My 2004 Buick Rainier has rough idle sometimes.and cuts off at red lights.Any help with this problem..Thanks anybody.
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Re: Buick Rainier AWD working? [a_mac]
Written by: bethsrainier on Feb 19, 2010 4:51:18 PM
Hi a_mac, I own a 2004 Rainier myself and live in Michigan as well!! Worst place to not have your AWD. You'll know when your AWD is responding because your steering will feel "tighter", and the Rainier feels likes it's "stiff". I just got mine back from the shop b/c it needed the TCCM replaced (440.00 repair) Mine wasn't reading correctly so there for it was stuck in AWD. If I ... Read More
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Re: Speed Indicator [libre1]
Written by: jodicz on Jan 17, 2010 12:14:29 PM
I own a 2004 Rainier and noticed there were a lot of responses to this issue I am replying to. I also have this problem. I actually couldn't afford what I was told would fix the problem and have been driving by the rpm's. My speedo started off registering really high when I was just accelerating. If it was suppose to be at zero, it would be maybe at 60 or ... Read More
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Buick Rainier AWD working?
Written by: a_mac on Jan 13, 2010 4:12:37 AM
Hi, I have a 2004 Rainier CXL with AWD. How can I tell if the AWD is working or not? Up here in Michigan I slide all over the road and never seem to hear or feel the front wheels engage. And I do not get any activation lights coming on either. Maybe it is just not working. Thanks Andy
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A/C. Electrical, & hesitation
Written by: lisa1012 on Jun 11, 2010 6:46:07 PM
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier that has numerous problems. I have read lots of posts about the electrical problems with speed odometer, mine is not working at all!! With all the problems, I can't understand why Buick does not have a recall in regards to this issue. In regards to the A/C unit, my front vents do not blow any air. It will only flow from the vents at my ... Read More
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2004 Buick Rainier studder issue
Written by: brittanyc on Jul 16, 2009 4:51:00 PM
Has anyone experienced a thud type of noise around 25 MPH on the 2004 Buick Rainier AWD and then around 30-35 MPH a studdering motion occurs. The dealer is looking into the problem but tells me the technical advice he received from GM is that it might be due to worn tires. The tires are not worn and this does not sound like it would be the problem. Has anyone else ... Read More
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Re: AIR CONDITIONER [mccray]
Written by: tcharles28 on May 28, 2010 9:30:33 PM
I am having the exact same problem with my 2004 buick rainier at approximately 88,000 miles.. I took it to the dealer and they said the switch to unlock the vents is located under the steering wheel. They quoted me a price over $3000 to fix it. I opted out of the fix last year and this year I heard a very strange noise coming out of the right side floor ... Read More
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Rough Idling, Stalling Out. Please Help
Written by: iceman on May 25, 2010 5:56:40 PM
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier CXL 4.2L inline 6cyc. 2 wd. I purchase my buick rainier about 2 years ago with about 37,000 miles on it and luckly I purchased the extended G.M.P.P. warrenty which was good for 30,000 miles. Since then I have had to have my air bag sensor on passenger side replaced which started the whole problem of it now sagging on the back passenger side., WHICH ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Buic Rainier Problems [dmrjlr]
Written by: gmcustsvc on May 24, 2010 9:03:46 AM
Hello Dmrjlr, I am from GM Customer Service. I apologize that no one has gotten back with you from Buick. Can you please email me with more information about your situation so I can look into the situation further? You can get my email by clicking on my name. Thank you, Mariah GM Customer Service
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Re: 2004 Buick Rainier Problems [dmrjlr]
Written by: tonyk1395 on May 23, 2010 5:31:02 AM
Hey dmrjlr: You are not alone here. This is one of the defects of this vehicle. The gauge control panel is defective and needs to be replaced. The "Air shock" noise you are hearing is not air shocks but your rear stabilizing system which is also defective. Have your tire pressure checked. That is one of the things that could correct that problem. There are issues with the AWD (all wheel ... Read More
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2004 Buic Rainier Problems
Written by: dmrjlr on May 22, 2010 7:09:28 PM
I too started having problems with first my Speedometer, then my oil gauge, next my Tach, then Engine temp, next gas gauge now my air shocks are lowering when the truck is at rest? Does anyone have any thoughts on the air shocks? I'm very up set at Buick for not returning my emails to help resolve some of these issues?
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Re: 2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard [bugatti3]
Written by: libre1 on Feb 12, 2008 4:54:18 PM
Somebody from Buick did call me at my home last week and they only told me to take my Buick back to the dealer from whom I bought it and to let them fix it, that the dealer will charge me half the $600 they told me it will cost to fix it. Iam checking with a lawyer to see if we can join forces to make Buick do the repairs ... Read More
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Re: 2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard [yqd]
Written by: bugatti3 on Feb 12, 2008 11:23:01 AM
we are still having the same problems, have you found any solutions?
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Re: 2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard [bugatti3]
Written by: yqd on Jan 16, 2008 5:33:21 PM
I have an 05 one and just found out about the same problem. The speedometer doesn't pass 30 mph and the needle drops way below 0 when I drive slow or the car is stopped. I'm hoping it might be a bad sensor (yeah right ...........) Were you able to get any other diagnosis of your problem ??
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Re: 2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard [bugatti3]
Written by: libre1 on Jan 10, 2008 9:00:15 AM
It seem to me that all Rainiers have the same problem. I said this becaused I bought one from 2005 and I just came from the dealer with the same problem and they want to charge me almost $ 600 to fix it. I guest Biuck knows about the problem and not want to do anything about it. I will be sending a very angry letter to Buick.
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2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard
Written by: bugatti3 on Jan 7, 2008 3:02:06 PM
my speed odometer will register the wrong speed I am traveling, sometimes it will freeze and I lightly tape on the dashboard, sometimes this helps and sometimes not. This is inconsistent as many days everything is working great, the buick dealership recommends a $500 replacement part. Could a wire be loose, a bad fuse, poor batteries. poor connection somewhere in the dashboard, could condensation and or different outdoor temperture intefer with ... Read More
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heated and memory seats fuse
Written by: ericmn20 on Oct 21, 2006 9:11:00 AM
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier. The heated seats and memory seats functions have quite working. Do you know where the fuse is located in the fuse box under the driver back seat? I have located the fuse box but don't know which fuse to pull to see if it is bad. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: 02 Envoy -- Loose Feel [lend1]
Written by: moosie1 on Mar 26, 2006 4:33:54 PM
I also have a 2004 Buick Rainier and mine does not bump as you say. I doubt that that behavior is normal. I have 27000 miles on mine and it has never bumped. Maybe you should check with other Rainier drivers to see if there's is doing the same. Just to let you know.
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Re: rainier all wheel drive [quarque]
Written by: snoking on Jan 1, 2006 12:03:01 PM
We have a 2004 Rainier V8, I picked up four take off wheels out of Arizona. I put Les Schwab 245/65R17 studded Wintercats SST's on them. These are the Cooper Discoverer M&S. Dot Code "UP" - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO FINDLAY OHIO US Reference http://www.harriger.com/tires.htm Cooper makes it in the standard 255/60R17, but Les Schwab does not have that size. At any rate, I am very happy with the way ... Read More
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Re: Why Did You Buy a Triplet? [gmfan]
Written by: snoking on Dec 6, 2005 2:59:14 PM
We have what I call our accidental SUV. I wanted a Honda Pilot for my wife to go skiing and the Honda dealers would not give me what I wanted for a low mileage 2001 Accord V6. I stopped by the local Buick dealer and drove a I6 Rainier. It may have had the 4:10 gears, as you had to really push it to make it cruise on the freeway. So ... Read More
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Re: A/C and fan clutch TSB - where to locate? [deano]
Written by: tblazed on Aug 15, 2005 8:38:51 AM
Intermittent Slow to Cool HVAC Performance Concerns in High Ambient Temperatures and/or High Humidity Conditions After Start Up, Especially at Low Engine Speeds (Install New Engine Cooling Fan Clutch) #04-01-38-019A - (Jun 7, 2005) Intermittent Slow to Cool HVAC Performance Concerns in High Ambient Temperatures and/or High Humidity Conditions After Start Up, Especially at Low Engine Speeds (Install New Engine Cooling Fan Clutch) 2004-2005 Buick Rainier 2002-2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models 2002-2005 ... Read More
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Re: 2002 TB cuts power while driving, now won't start [cannastta]
Written by: tblazed on Aug 14, 2005 7:02:25 AM
Happened across this info on another web site: "ABS light on, DTCs set. Some 1999-2004 midsize and full-size GM pickups and SUVs (full list below) may illuminate the ABS light and store DTC C0201 or C0265 in the ABS computer. In addition, code U1041 may set in other modules or you may encounter lost communication between your scanner and the ABS module. According to GM, all of these problems are probably ... Read More
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Buick Rainier Sightings
Written by: snoking on May 3, 2005 6:16:25 AM
We have had the Rainier for about 6 weeks now, and they should start a reward program to Rainier Sightings. We have only seen one other on the road! We drove the I6 and the V8 and bought the V8. There was no comparison in the way they drove. With the I6 I felt that I had to push to make it run at speed on the hiway. With the V8 ... Read More
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Re: That's like saying the color red is superior to the color blue [gmoudy]
Written by: missouri2 on Apr 20, 2005 6:50:09 PM
i have had a 2003and a 2004 bravada and now i have a 2005 buick rainier, i average miles 50,000 a year. and all of these suv's have done a great job. they are fully loaded. and have very few problems. i guess as you would say i bought the right ones. my wife would not drive any thing else other then my 2004 cts. :)
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Re: Tail light recall coming - Safety recall 04087 [shooterdave7]
Written by: tblazed on Nov 4, 2004 7:27:15 PM
The story I read mentioned other vehicles and recalls in addition to the tail light recall for the 2002-2004 Chev TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Olds Bravada, & Buick Rainier. 2003 Chevy Malibu, Olds Alero and Pontiac Grand Am have the sticking accelerator problem.
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Or.. trade up to a 2004 Rainier
Written by: tblazed on Aug 1, 2003 4:09:38 PM
Read GM is supposedly pulling out all the stops on content and features for the Rainier. Maybe all those decontented things will find their way to the Buick.
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2004 Buick Rainier
Written by: tblazed on Jun 6, 2003 9:34:21 AM
So you reckon they will come out with a "T-Type" "Grand National" or "Gran Sport" version? Supercharge a 5.3 - that would be fun.
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the cousin is coming?
Written by: steve_ on Jun 5, 2003 10:57:59 PM
Your Father's Oldsmobile Replacement: First Drive: 2004 Buick Rainier Steve, Host
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RE:Buick Rainier
Written by: kenym on Jan 10, 2003 12:17:29 PM
The 2004 Ranier WILL BE the "replacement" for the Olds Bravada. Basically the same vehicle with a different grill and a V8 option. I have a picture on my web page if any one is interested. www.geocities.com/myersworld2001 ~Ken
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Crossbars... (again)
Written by: ajmrn30 on Jul 4, 2002 11:31:43 AM
I realize that we have discussed what we feel to be the correct way the crossbars are supposed to be mounted on the top luggage rack and have even seen photos with the word "front" printed on them. However, in the photos with "front" printed on them, the loop or eyelet is facing the front of the vechicle. However, when I look at the photos of the new 2004 Buick Rainier, ... Read More
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GM link
Written by: beach15 on Jul 4, 2002 6:48:29 AM
Okay then, here's the links to 2003 & 2004 GM info: 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer- New Northface Edition option package for EXT. V8 available in EXT. http://media.gm.com/moframes/division/2003_prodinfo/03_chevrolet/03_trailblazer/index.html 2003 GMC Envoy- Slight pricing change with more "individual" options rather than packages. V8 available in XL. New 4-way headlight switch. Bigger, 22-gallon fuel tank for Envoy. http://media.gm.com/division/2003_prodinfo/03_gmc/03_envoy_envoyxl/index.html 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada- New color, Light Silver Green. Coil spring rear suspension available on AWD models. http://media.gm.com/division/2003_prodinfo/03_oldsmobile/03_bravada/index.html ... Read More
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2004 Buick Rainier
Written by: calucyk on Jul 2, 2002 6:58:31 PM
For those of you interested in the rebirth of the Oldsmobile Bravada into a Buick Rainier, here's a picture...
