Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rainier. The contact stated that the speedometer stopped functioning. The speedometer would indicate a speed over 100 MPH when the contact may have only been traveling 50 MPH. The dealer stated that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,400.
The worst 2003 Buick Rainier problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Buick Rainier 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
What 2003 Buick Rainier owners say
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Questions about the 2003 Buick Rainier
Is the 2003 Buick Rainier reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Buick Rainier, fewer than a typical Rainier model year.
What is the 2003 Buick Rainier year score?
The 2003 Buick Rainier scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Buick Rainier: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Buick Rainier?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Buick Rainier have?
No recalls on record.
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