2005 Buick Rainier Consumer Discussions

Buick Rainier Repairs

Speed Indicator

Written by: libre1 on Jan 11, 2008 03:51 PM

I bought a 2005 Biuck Rainier 13 months ago, now all of the sudden the milage indicator on the dash board sometimes gets stuck on 60, sometimes even at 90 I have sometimes to knock on it to have it go back to 0, but that doens't works all the time. I took it back to the dealer and after checking it they told me it needs the Instrument Panel Cluster and want almost $600 to replace ... Read More...

Buick Rainier Electrical Problems

Re: 2004 buick rainier electrical sensor problems in dashboard [bugatti3]

Written by: libre1 on Jan 10, 2008 09:00 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. Read More...

Buick Rainier, Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy

Whistling Noise on Buick Rainier

Written by: brittney26 on Jun 12, 2007 06:11 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? Read More...

Re: Rear Sway bar bushings [chewie65]

Written by: tblazed on Aug 10, 2006 06:30 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 Read More...

Re: A/C and fan clutch TSB - where to locate? [deano]

Written by: tblazed on Aug 15, 2005 08:38 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 ... Read More...

Re: That's like saying the color red is superior to the color blue [gmoudy]

Written by: missouri2 on Apr 20, 2005 06:50 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. :) Read More...

GM slashes prices

Written by: carnuts on Feb 21, 2005 10:01 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 Read More...

Wind Noise

Written by: n7don on Dec 16, 2004 03:26 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 ... Read More...