The 2007 Buick Rainier has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the driver's door power window switch module, which can short circuit and catch fire even while the vehicle is parked and unattended.
Fluid can work its way into the master power window switch in the driver's door, corroding the circuit board inside. That corrosion can cause a short that generates enough heat to start a fire, and because it can happen with the ignition off, the vehicle does not need to be running for the risk to be present. A prior repair attempt involving a protective coating on the circuit board did not fully resolve the issue, which is why this defect has been addressed through additional recall action.
The third recall involves the headlights. On certain vehicles, the headlamps can fail to illuminate, leaving the driver without forward lighting and making the vehicle harder for oncoming traffic to see, which raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Fluid can seep into the driver's door power window switch module, causing corrosion and electrical short circuits that make the window switches stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new driver's door switch module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The headlamp driver module can overheat and fail, preventing your headlamps and daytime running lights from turning on.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlamp driver module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fluid can seep into the driver's door switch module, causing corrosion and circuit board shorts. This may make power windows and door locks work intermittently or stop working, and could cause overheating that melts components, producing odor, smoke, or fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the door module part number and install a new module if needed, at no cost to you. Parts are not yet available; you'll receive a second letter when they arrive.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
