2006 Buick Rainier exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Buick Rainier — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rainier. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact called luther brookdale (6701 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn center, mn 55429, phone number: (763) 515-2412) and was informed that the part needed for the repair would be available in…”
filed Sep 6, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rainier. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the low beam headlights failed without warning. The contact stated that the high beam lights were activated in order to view the road. The contact also stated that the contact points for the headlight module…”
filed Mar 28, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing…Campaign 15V519000 · Aug 14, 2015
Exterior Lighting problems in other Rainier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 6 | 16% |
| 2005 Rainier | 15 | 15% |
| 2004 Rainier | 21 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.