CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Buick Rainier has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 5 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (25 reports).
2006 Buick Rainier recalls
Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire
Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion.
Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk
The headlamp driver module, a part that controls the headlights and daytime running lights, can overheat and fail.
Most common 2006 Buick Rainier problems
Problem areas named in the 91 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rainer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel jerked independently without warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brake pedal while depressing the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to two independent mechanics, where the wheel bearings and ball joints were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 by the tow truck driver that the driverâs side wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had mel
During periods of time with ignition switch on, the wipers will loose the ability to both regulate speed and shut off. The wiper cover AC Delco/GM part number 19120931 will fail and loose control of the wipers (fail to shut off while driving). Because you cannot shut off the wipers, the driver's vision is obscured, and the noise from the wipers on the dry glass is very distracting. This will cause drivers attention to shift from focus on driving to manipulating the wiper switch. GM has not ordered a stock or replacement wiper covers from AC Delco, so trying to locate a fix for this problem is very hard. This is a GM design problem and is very expensive to fix. As a minimum GM needs to st
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.
In driving cross country, filled up the fuel tank and resumed travel when the fuel gauge immediately went to empty (I didnât even have time to drive up the highway ramp back onto the highway). The alerts started ringing and blinking and dash board told me there was no fuel. I went to a gravel area and inspected the engine compartment, under the car and the interior to be sure I was not missing anything, then restarted the SUV. Could not find any issues anywhere, including leaking fuel. I took off the fuel cap and reattached it to be sure there was no problem there. I had no choice but to get on the highway and continue my journey. The problem continued for the following 1000 ish mile
2006 Buick Rainier questions
Does the 2006 Buick Rainier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2006 Buick Rainier: Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire; Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Rainier?
Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (25), Electrical System (17), Exterior Lighting (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Buick Rainier has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.