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Front Diff, dash cluster check engine light, and now Fuel sensor!
Written by: benmacey on Apr 6, 2012 1:38:00 PM
I too have a 2005 Rainier, I have blown a front differential, which cost me about 2500.00 to get towed and to replace. I have had to replace the entire instrument panel, and NOW I am getting the fuel level sensor issue. I also have a check engie light that according to the dealer is a cooling sensor, and will cost around 400.00 to fix. I have only purchased American cars ... Read More
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7 years of trouble with 2005 Rainier
Written by: bkc2 on Jan 25, 2012 12:53:05 PM
We have had all of the above problems with our Rainier, lights dimming and going out while driving at night, clunking in rear, coming to sudden stops when trying to turn ( sound like the transmission is ready to fall out). We have reported to dealer, Buick Customer service and have had lemon law lawyer call us. Major problems started occurring within a year of purchase (we purchased brand new). Dealer ... Read More
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Loved my Rainier until now
Written by: mrsmac116 on Dec 1, 2011 10:42:55 AM
I have owned a 2005 Buick Rainier for almost two years. I loved my SUV until a few months ago. In October I had to have the secondary air injection pump and valve replaced at a price of $732.99. I understand cars need to have things fixed so I was ok with that. This month the truck seems to not have as much power. It has a strong gas smell when ... Read More
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Re: Problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier [2war]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Sep 21, 2011 9:50:15 AM
2war, Could you please send me your VIN, current mileage and complete contact information? I would like to look further into your situation. You can get my email by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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Re: Problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier [dcraig09]
Written by: 2war on Sep 21, 2011 8:48:08 AM
Hi I see we are going through the same problem. I purchased a Buick Rainier 04 in 2007 and this car is driving me crazy. Like yours, I have faced numerous problems. I'm still paying this car also. I was in school during the last 2 years and it was so hard to make the payment because I was working part time. Fall 2009 I had a catalytic converter broken. I ... 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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Problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier
Written by: dcraig09 on Sep 12, 2011 1:27:28 PM
I have a 2005 Buick Rainier with 62,000 mi.. I purchased the vehicle about 2 years ago and I have had almost nothing but trouble ever since. The SUV I thought would be a reliable and worthwhile investment has turned into a never ending headache and drain on my bank account. Here is the list of problems I have had with this SUV: 1. At 60,000 mi. the front differential went ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Rainier -Probblems w/fuel pump, AWD - Need advice - Please help [mstowers]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Aug 16, 2011 1:26:50 PM
mstowers, Could you please email me your VIN and contact information? I would like to look further into your situation. You can get my email by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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2005 Buick Rainier -Probblems w/fuel pump, AWD - Need advice - Please help
Written by: mstowers on Aug 16, 2011 12:45:53 PM
2005 Buick Rainier, V6, AWD. I'm having a few problems wth it and hoping to get some good advice. I was downsized by my employer, so I really can't afford for trial and error. Please help. I need my car. 1. My gas gauge stop working about 2 years ago - My daughter ran it out of gas for the 1st time about 2 weeks ago - My car wouldn't start ... Read More
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2004 Buick Rainier CXL
Written by: lithium1 on Dec 12, 2010 9:51:48 PM
I bought my car iin 2005 with 11k. Here I am today with 177k and 5 years later of pounding up and down I-75 being from MI. I have several problems wrong with my car as well. When I am at a stoplight and idle for 5 or 10 seconds I get the little bang or clunk in the rear. It pulls my car down a hair for a split second ... Read More
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Engine Check Light
Written by: tonyk1395 on Feb 20, 2010 6:02:42 PM
My 2005 Buick Rainier V6 has a check engine light SU176 Secondary Air Injection Solenoid engine sensor error. I was told the solenoid is bad and needs to be replaced. Do I need to have this replaced? Is this going to affect my vehicle's performance? Will I be able to drive the car? Does this only impact emissions? Is this a necessary element of the engine? Additionally, I had the panel ... Read More
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A/C Doesn't Want To Cool Fast Enough
Written by: christy5472 on Jul 25, 2010 12:31:56 PM
It's about 100 degrees here and getting into my 2005 Buick Rainier is not a pleasant experience. We turn the A/C on and it blows hot air. It has to run for quite a while to get it to cool, but once it does decide to cool, it's cold. I read in another post the following..." If it sits for less than 4 hours and the temperature increases by less than ... Read More
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Whistling Noise on Buick Rainier
Written by: brittney26 on Jun 12, 2007 6:11:21 PM
I have a 2005 Rainier and after taking it to the car wash the other day I now have a whistling noise when I travel over 70 mph. Any ideas?
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Re: Rear Sway bar bushings [chewie65]
Written by: tblazed on Aug 10, 2006 6:30:00 AM
I used Moog parts. Here's a link to an old post with the part numbers. Should be able to get all 4 for less than $100. tblazed, "Buick Rainier, Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy" #16281, 22 Mar 2005 7:52 am
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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: 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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GM slashes prices
Written by: carnuts on Feb 21, 2005 10:01:44 AM
Earlier this month, GM knocked $1,500 off the manufacturer's suggested retail prices of its midsize SUV lineup -- Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Buick Rainier -- and $2,000 off most extended versions http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0502/21/autos-96165.htm
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Wind Noise
Written by: n7don on Dec 16, 2004 3:26:10 PM
There's been several comments concerning wind noise. Found this info on the Dec Techlink. Haven't had a change to evaluate how/if it helps on earlier model years: "Some customers may comment about wind noise generated by the presence of roof rack cross rails on 2005 Trailblazer/Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy/Envoy XL/Envoy XUV, and Buick Rainier. The disturbance becomes more noticeable if the cross rails are placed in positions over the driver ... Read More
