NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Buick Rainier is a replacement for the Oldsmobile Bravada, hopefully minus the transmission issues and AWD complaints.

6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,000 miles

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2004 Buick Rainier brakes problems

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2004 Buick Rainier Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 252007

Rainier 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rainier. When the brake pedal was depressed, the contact heard a clunking noise and the vehicle shook. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer stated that the noise was normal. Repairs were made to the brake system; however, the contact could not remember what specifically was repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 34,000.

- Colbert , WA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 132005

(reported on)

Rainier 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2004 Rainier experiencing intermittent popping noise. The dealer indicated that the noise was normal. The brakes made a grinding noise and the vehicle would not stop. This occurred three times. The driver heard wind noise while driving. The consumer also heard idling noises.

- East Dundee, IL, USA

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