NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

2006 Buick Rainier (Page 2 of 2)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Buick Rainier has a lot going for it and just a few issues that keep it from making our "best vehicles" list.

The good news is the SUV has a quiet interior (thanks to triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads), a low number of overall complaints, and a RWD system which offers good balance and handling.

Unfortunately, it received poor safety ratings in crash tests, owners report that the gas gauge is unreliable, and there was a large recall for melting power window switches.

So close, Buick. So close.

2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,877 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2006 Buick Rainier fuel system problems

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2006 Buick Rainier Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #5

Nov 042010

Rainier 6-cyl

  • 56,000 miles

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

Approximately 6 months ago after getting gas at a gas station, I noted my gas gauge in my 2006 Buick Rainier to read "empty" despite having just filled it with gasoline. For a short time afterwards, my gas gauge fluctuated despite my gas levels. My check engine light also came on every time I filled up my tank. Still to this day, my gas gauge continues to read "empty" all the time despite filling it up with gas. Therefore, I never know exactly how much gas I truly have in my gas tank at a time and worry about running out of gas frequently.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

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problem #4

Sep 102009

Rainier

  • 119,085 miles
I was just informed of a recall on my above listed vehicle. Please note that my fuel gauge was not reading correctly as it was displaying empty while the tank was full. I brought the vehicle to my GM dealer immediately to diagnose and repair. It was determined that the fuel sender needed to be replaced. The total repair cost me $571.77 which included parts and labor. Who do I need to send a claim to in order to be reimbursed as this repair is now considered a recall?

- Worcester, MA, USA

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problem #3

Feb 272011

Rainier

  • 54,414 miles
The contact owns 2006 Buick Rainier. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine service warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge registered an inaccurate reading of zero. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the fuel gauge sensor. The failure mileage was 54,414.

- Jefferson City , MO, USA

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problem #2

Jun 212010

Rainier

  • 78,000 miles
On few occasions I run out of fuel because the defective fuel sensor unit in the fuel tank. One time it happened on the busy highway. This defect can lead to very dangers situation. The fuel indicator becomes erratic and unreliable without any warning. There are a lot of complains on the internet about fuel sensor in GM SUV's. same part is used in all GM models (2005-2007).

- Columbia Station, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 072010

Rainier

  • 52,000 miles
Fuel gauge gives false readings on 2006 Buick Rainier.

- Pine Bluff, AR, USA

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