2005 Buick Rainier electrical system problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Buick Rainier — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering leaks, the gas gauge and other gauges don't work, most the electrical don't work inside the car, makes a weird noise when it backs up and the engine revs when it's starts and sometimes when it drives and goes faster even when you are not hitting the gas”
filed Jan 1, 2020
“Electronic brake and traction control module communication. Loud banging, awd light came on, code showed the about reason. (electronic brake and traction control module communication)”
filed Mar 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Rainier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 7 | 18% |
| 2006 Rainier | 17 | 19% |
| 2004 Rainier | 83 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Buick Rainier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.