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2006 Buick Rainier Electrical problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2006 Buick Rainier's electrical system with NHTSA - 19% of all its complaints, most recently on June 12, 2023. They describe 0 crashes, 4 fires and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
17
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical recalls for the 2006 Buick Rainier

Electrical system

13V248000193,652 vehicles affected

The problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
The risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
The fix
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.

Electrical system

12V406000278,174 vehicles affected

The problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
The risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
The fix
Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.

Electrical complaints

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his driveway, the contact attempted to use the remote starter key fob to unlock the doors, but the doors failed to unlock. The contact stated that he manually unlocked the doors. The contact stated that he manually attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The anti-theft warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being lifted onto the tow truck, he was informed...

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by the tow truck driver that the driver's side wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11526598
Electrical system

Low beam lights go off intermittently while driving and eventually come back on. This does not affect high beams or any other lights on the vehicle. But causes a serious danger to my needing to drive at night due to my job.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11457557
SuspensionElectrical systemDriver assistance

We bought a buick rainier 2006 and it has had nothing but electrical, door problems and door handle problems. It has a faulty back window wiper. Suspension issues and a voting under body carriage. I bought it from a dealer and none of these recall issues where taken care of, and these recalls date back to 2015 I bought the rainer in march 2018. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11324044
Electrical system

Door locks suddenly stopped working. Latches would not open, could not close doors.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11277370
Electrical system

THE DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WANT WORK AT ALL ..

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11090168
Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

Takata recall wiper blades and washer fluid come on by themselves. Happen to my wife today on her way to school and she was terrified because it was hard for her to see plus it was raining. Also I read there was a recall on this issue back in 2004 for the trailblazers.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11073982
Electrical systemVisibility & wipersFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rainier. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. In addition, the power windows were jammed and would not wind up or down. The contact stated that the vehicle also leaked fuel onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10956820
Electrical systemBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingFire

Just purchased car 3 weeks ago, it caught on fire at 3 am after being parked for 6 hours.Fire department says it started at the driver side headlight wiring or switch area. Completely destroyed my engine before fire department arrived.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · EngineNHTSA 10854557
Electrical system

After filling up the vehicle with fuel, the gas gage goes to zero and the tank empty warning light comes on, after driving about 2 to 3 miles, the check engine light comes on. After driving another 10-15 miles the gas gage returns to showing actual level and the check engine light goes out. However, at about a tank level of about 1/4 the tank is near empty. This erratic malfunction of the gas gage is dangerous.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10810540
Electrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 buick rainier. While driving approximately 55 mph, there were smoke and flames underneath the dashboard. The driver exited the vehicle quickly before it was engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The failure mileage was 96,482.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10764558
Electrical systemFire

The air conditioning and heating controls had not been working and /or working erratically. We took the vehicle to the local dealership for repair. They claimed that they couldn't find any problem. We also asked them to fix the recall item, door switch, and were told there was no recall on our vehicle eventhough we had received notice from gm by mail. On march 14, 2015 I was driving on the interstate when the air conditioner suddenly started working full force. Within 10 minutes I smelled an electric fire and white...

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smoke started coming into the cab from above and below the dash. I immediately pulled off the road and tried to open the hood. As the smoke increased I went to the passenger side to remove belongings from the glove compartment. Black smoke was coming from the dash and burning embers falling into the cab. By the time the fire department arrive, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. My family and I were not hurt, but are now without a vehicle and still owe the finance company since we had only purchased the vehicle 9 months ago. Subsequent research revealed the headlights we had replaced twice also had electrical issues, and the suspension noise from the rear of the vehicle had multiple complaints. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10712209
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Buick rainier 2006, [[redacted]], I have had trouble with my suv turning off while driving many times. Also, it will not start after several attempts until it just wants to. Now, it has completely stopped starting and is sitting in a parking lot after trying to start over 5 hours, I am so upset and stranded. My vin does not appear on recall list for switch, but that is the trouble I am having. What do I do now? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10629253
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rainier. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts. However, the failure recurred multiple times. Also, the contact had stated that there was a burning odor present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch, various wires, and throttle body needed to be replaced. The...

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vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. However, the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10627550
Electrical system

Driving back to findlay ohio from lima ohio on interstate 75 and the car just stopped, nothing worked - no lights, nothing. Ignition replaced at a cost of $300.00. Wanting to know if this model should also be included in the gm recall? *Js

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10579459
Electrical system

The engine quits unannounced and the safety lock dash light illuminates. This can occur anytime regardless of speed. If at highway speed, the car will restart on itself. At low speed, I have to put the tranny in neutral and restart the engine. The dealer cannot find the source of the problem but suspects the ignition switch. The problem is what is causing this issue? *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10557715
Electrical systemBody, doors & structure

Driver's door module, power door lock and power window switches function intermittently and became inoperative. I took it to dealership and this was the problem. $422 To fixed. Waiting on part, as it was ordered today. 8-21-12 Nothing on the drivers side door works, the whole door is dead. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10471822
Electrical systemFire

Vehicle idling in driveway while I went inside to retrieve cell phone. Came out and smoke in vehicle and electrical fire smell. Pull exterior of power window panel up and saw switch burned and melted on one corner. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10458243

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