5 recalls across 3 model years
The Buick Rainier has 5 recalls covering the 2005-2007 production run, with the most serious being a driver's door power window switch module on 2005-2007 vehicles that can allow fluid to enter, corrode the circuit board, and start a fire even while the vehicle is parked and unattended.
Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same underlying defect, with Recall 3 representing a follow-up action after an earlier protective coating remedy did not fully resolve the fire risk on 2006-2007 models. The 2006 model year also has a related driver's door module issue where electrical faults can cause windows to raise or lower on their own or produce a short circuit that can lead to a fire. The 2006-2007 model years are additionally subject to a headlamp recall where the headlights can fail to illuminate, reducing the driver's ability to see the road and making the vehicle harder for oncoming traffic to spot.
The 2005 model year has a separate windshield bonding issue where the urethane adhesive may not have fully cured along the body seam, meaning the windshield may not stay in place during a crash.
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Top 3 of 3 categories across BUICK RAINIER
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 60% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
