2007 Buick Rainier Problems, complaints & recalls

Window motors and window controls failing. I replaced two window motors at in 2017, at dealer because they failed, then the rear passenger window motor failed in 2020 and was replaced at mechanic shop with factory replacement, this rear passenger window is seldom used, but rear passenger window motor failed again in 2023 and was replaced again at mechanic shop. Drivers window motor now needs to be replaced. Window controls are intermittant. The components were replaced by dealer and by third-party mechanic....

Both trailing arms in the rear suspension have failed to due to rust. The failure of at least one of the two trailing arms occurred when traveling across a bump in the road at low speed while on a long distance trip. The 2007 buick rainier had a history of being in pennsylvania. The use of salt during the winter months was the likely cause of the failures. The failing of the trailing arms resulted in considerable vibrations at low speeds up to ~40 mph. The failing of the trailing arms could have resulted in the...

This problem started and has occured intermittently since 2015. When I shift the gear shifter into park, it does not release, the ignition will not cut completely off so that you can take the keys out. This has been a major problem! This only happens when vehice is parked, trying to cut off/take keys out of ignition. Something is not releasing so that the gear shift will lock and you can take the keys out. This started before 100,00 miles but it was only a few times until last year, at about 150k miles. Now I have 205k miles.

Around january 2016, the rear end was basically sitting almost on the rear tires--the air bags would not pump the rear end up. After a couple of days, it was fine. Then around march 2016, same thing happened. In june 2016, same thing happened but only down for about a day. The fourth time this happened was the other day, august 18, 2016--today is august 21, 2106 but they have not corrected. I have read over 100 threads of people having this issue and cannot understand why this problem has not been recalled--it...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The dealer was not able to supply the part for the repair for longer than 18 months. The manufacturer was unable to provide a permanent remedy for the recall repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16*lj updated 11/21/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tools confirms parts not available. Updated 04/07/16*lj *cn

Headlights go out without warning causing hazardous night driving. Recall issued but gm has no fix yet! Has happened several times. I have checked with local dealer and still no fix available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainer. The contact stated that the headlights flickered on the vehicle intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) in 2015. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the hdm service part was replaced, but the failure reccured two days later. The contact mentioned that he was charged for the interim repair. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the remedy parts for the recall repair were still not available. The failure mileage was 109,000.

First recall was on the window swith in driver door . Second recall was on the lights and as of now they still do not have the parts to fix it. Before I got the recall notice we went and had it fixed and we had to pay for that. They dont seem to be to concerened about our saftey or it woul already be fixed .Now only back passenger dorr can be opened from the outside all the other doors messed up at the same time and they want 500.00 To fix two doors really.

My husband was driving down the highway and the vehicle just stopped, he coasted to side of road and tried to restart the car and it wouldn't. We had to have it towed and waiting to here.

My recall was jan 2015 that low beam head lights goes off . Mine are off all the time. No parts available so they want me to pay for repairs. If repairs are available then why do they pay to fix. Bill app.300.00 Can not drive night only have high and fog lights. Have talked to royal buick hoover al. And head man steven senior advisior at buick. He said he would help. All he did was call royal and they said 105.00 For diagnasit plus repairs. I am on social security and small ret. From county. Can not afford. Second recall on this car. If I have a wreck and hurt some one or me hope they can pay bills thank you for listening bless you.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/16/15 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the wheels suddenly locked with the 'stability control" warning light illuminated. The failure would recur multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they stated that a switch of some type that was under the driver's seat had become damaged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis where they stated that the sensor on the front axles caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Windshield wipers started acting erratically while I was driving in completely dry weather. The wipers would turn on and off by themselves and periodically activate the washer which would splash water all over the windshield causing visibility issues. When this was occurring the on off switch would not function and there was no way to stop the wipers from coming on or spraying water. This is a huge safety issue as it is impossible to know when the wipers and washers will turn on start spraying water and block my...

The heated seat got hot and was unable to turn off. The leather seat burnt through from the heating unit or wire to the heating element. The dealership said it is not their problem so it is not fixed. There is no longer power to the seat. *Tr

Unable to open driver side door from outside in any manner. Starting to also happen to back passenger on driver side.

Unable to open driver side door from outside in any manner. This is starting to happen to other doors. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the rear end of vehicle jerked and the stable track system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the output shaft on transfer case and slip yoke needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,507. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact stated that after shifting into park, the gear would not lock. As a result, the engine could not be shut off. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000. *Tr

Drivers door window screeches when lowered, stops half way when raised. Has become worse over the past month. Now I must try helping it by hand while pushing the up button..Now I am afraid to lower window for fear of not being able to get it to raise. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact stated that when opening or closing the driver side window by depressing the window switch, the window would stop midway up and he would have to manually close it by pulling on the glass. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) however, did not confirm if the vehicle...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainer. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) and called the to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer stated that the parts were not yet available and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised that they were not manufacturing the recall parts for the vehicle. The vehicle was not serviced under the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 12/14/12 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. After adding fuel to the vehicle, the contact noticed the fuel gauge displayed empty and the empty fuel tank warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/14/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rainier. The contact stated while traveling 30 mph , burning fumes started to emit from the front driver door. The contact mentioned that the electronics in the door panel were not functioning properly. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 52,000.

Short circuit in electrical system caused overheating which caused door locks and power windows to smoke, produce odor in car and show signs of fire damage on door. All warning signs were lit on dashboard. Car wouldn't start for over 24 hours. When it did we drove it to a dealer. Upon driving, all bells and whistles were going while driving. This particular problem has been recalled as of august 2012, id # 90864. I was told that my particular vin number wasn't included and I think it should be. I would like to be reimbursed. *Tr