I have a 2004 buick rainier and the speedometer and the other gauges don't work I don't know how fast I am going or how my car is running its been like that a little after I got it and it works some times but sometimes it don't I have talked to other people who have a car like mine and they have the same problem to.
2004 Buick Rainier electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. The contact stated the instrument panel light would fail intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired by an independently mechanic for electrical failure within the instrument panel. The failure recurred. The manufacturer advised that there was not a recall for the failure and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 55,300.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. While driving approximately 35 MPH all of the interior and exterior lights came on. The lighting on the instrument panel also became inoperable. The vehicle stalled and upon restart, the lights began functioning normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to diagnose the failure. Approximately 5 months later, the failure recurred with the headlights and running lights. The manufacturer advised the contact that he had to pay a fee in order to perform a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not examined or repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. Updated evoq 10/04/10
2004 buick rainier instrument cluster failure was a problem the chevy trail blazer and it is the same one that is in the buick rainier however they will not fix or at least help with the problem.if the same components were used in the 2 different vehicles and there was a recall on the chevy's why was the buick rainier not on the recall list.
Odometer freezes.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I own a 2004 buick rainier and the instrument cluster, specifically the speedometer, oil and gas gauges have failed. Called buick about the issue and received service request # [xxx] . Called a local dealer, wagner buick/gmc in belleville, il to get service and the service manager stated that I would be responsible to fix this issue. The service request will get me nothing since I didn't purchase the vehicle initially. Looking on the internet to find a fix for the issue I have noticed numerous complaints about failed/failing instrument clusters in these vehicles. I'm sure there are other gm vehicles with the same problems outside of the rainier. Request the federal safety agency look over this issue.
I own a 2004 buick rainier v-8 and the speedometer has stopped working. It will be functioning properly and then suddenly it will show 120 MPH. Sometimes it will work properly but then it goes to 120 MPH again. I wouldn't normally file a report for this but after research on the internet I see where there are dozens of owners reporting the same problem with the same vehicle. I am in the process of getting it fixed.
I have filed a complaint before about our speedometer being messed up. Now the entire instrument panel is malfunctioning. All the gauges are "pegged". There is no reason what so ever buick can not place a recall on this problem. No fire as of yet, but what if the car overheats? We can't tell as the gauge is not functioning. No damage to other property, but this is my vehicle and there is damage to it, since something is broke. No crash as of yet, but it will happen. What happens when I run out of gas cause the gas gauge is showing beyond full?
Speedometer failure. At a standstill the speedometer reads anywhere from 10mph to 40mph. On a few occasions it seems to read correctly.
Speedometer sticks. Do not know how fast the vehicle is going.
We have a 2004 buick rainier. During the colder times, our speedometer tick, and it stops working completely, so you don't know how fast or slow you are going. As of this day its not working at all, this is a safety issue. Having no way to tell your speed, we could get a ticket, cause an accident. I have also noticed online, numerous people having the same problem. There needs to be a recall. We have not had it fixed. It would $600 to fix, and should not be charged to us, but to buick for a malfunction.
2004 buick rainier speedometer works sporadically. Sometimes it works then other times it registers to high or to low. From what I've read this is a common occurrence on the buick rainier.
My speedometer on my 2004 buick rainier is erratic. It says I am going 100 when doing 70 and sometimes says I am going 0 when on the highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. The speed odometer displayed inaccurate readings. When the driver is unable to identify the correct speed of the vehicle, excessive speed may be exhibited. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the cause of the failure was due to an electrical shortage. The warranty expired and the contact was billed $500.00 for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.
Malfunctioning speedometer- the speedometer stops working at random times while driving. It is dangerous to all travelers whether in car or those traveling alongside us. There is no way to tell when it goes out. The speedometer will just stick at a certain speed-it will then continue from that speed and at times shows that you are traveling at speeds well above the limit. I have also experienced where it drops 5 miles everytime its turned off but it also has reset itself at times. I do believe that with all the complaints I've seen supporting the same facts that this should be a mandatory recall and fix. I took the car to 2 different shops for help - shop 1 couldn't easily see how to fix & suggested it would be expensive, shop 2 (*buick dealer) stated no idea on problem but would need complete panel replacement minimum price $700. In view of our economy and dealers wanting support I believe this should be addressed as a major problem due to all the complaints being very similar. Hard to pin down to a specific date and once started now occurs monthly. I have also experienced the problems with the lights dimming and the hard to read mileage display.
I have a 2004 buick rainier and the speedometer sticks on a regular basis. It ranges anywhere from 20-70 miles an hour while parked and 120 and over while driving. I can generally tell about how fast I am going and must keep an eye on my rpms. Well this is frustrating and very distracting while driving. This is definitely a safety concern for my family as well as everyone else on the road (because of the distraction). Also my cruise control does not work and the air conditioner will not blow out of the front vents. I have read other complaints of this nature and wonder when someone is going to do something about it. I cannot afford to pay for the extremely costly repair and believe that gm should recall and repair the numerous vehicles that this is affecting.
2004 buick rainier speedometer is registering 25-30 MPH faster than what the vehicle is actually traveling. When in park is shows the SUV traveling 25 MPH.
Instrument cluster failed to work. Dealer checked and found this is not a safety issue, since I should be able to feel hoe fast I am going. This same failure was covered in pontiacs and chevrolet trucks.
My husband and I purchased a used 2004 buick rainier with 33,000 miles last may 2008. One evening during the summer we were making a 20 minute trip and the speedometer just stopped working while en route. Since then the speedometer gets stuck while making 20+ minute trips and will only go down 5 MPH each time you shut off the SUV and restart. So you have to shut off and restart several times before it reaches back down to zero and it will then operate okay for a little while until you make that 20+ minute trip again. Sometimes while just driving around town running errands it will get stuck. So I would say at least once a week it gets stuck. It's very frustrating when you have to watch your speed especially around the school zones. I often take my eyes off the roads to watch my RPM's and try to calculate how fast I'm going. I'm currently saving to have the problem fixed as I've heard of it being a very pricing item (instrument cluster) to have replaced. I've been doing some research on a possible recall for this item and I've found there have been many complaints and even a class action suit against gm for other SUV's similar to the rainier but the buick rainier was not listed in this class action suit and no recalls have been made for this item on buick rainiers. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The dash cluster lighting is too dim in the daylight and non existent at dawn and dusk. There is not a manual override that allows you to select night lighting during these transitional times and on certain days so you can not see the speedometer output nor the driver advisory display. I discussed it with several dealers and they say some work this way and some don't. They have no way to tell which work properly and which ones will not. They all refused to replace it under warranty as buick says that is the way the system is supposed to work. For up to 15 minutes in morning and night the display is totally unreadable while it is slowly transitioning night time visibility. Yes, I have the lighting set as bright as the system will allow at any given time but it is still not visible to me or anyone else that drives the car. I have found quite a few others on the net that have the same problem and the same could care less responses from buick on this safety issue. This goes on everyday so it probably is only a matter of time until it results in a serious accident and/or a serious mechanical failure that will be missed because you can't read the instrument cluster under certain but daily conditions such as sunrise and dusk.
I have had trouble with the headlights dimming while driving since the beginning, the dealership has several times worked on the problem, which I think has cleared up..so far. Now my speedometer has started messing up, it says I am going 50 while parked and 120 while driving. I only drive short distances and mostly into and back from town 6 mile one way. I have 50,969 miles on my 2004 vehicle, I keep its checkups and oil changes regularly: dealership has records. I feel this vehicle has had electrical issues from day one, I see turn signal and brakelight issues in recall so I don't believe I am wrong about this. They want to charge me over $400 to change the "cluster" as the economy goes, I too cannot afford this kind of charges on an item that should not have issues. Especially when I take good care of it and really has low mileage and wear and tear (perfect condition).
Speedometer stops working when car warms up. As I am driving with my two small children my speedometer will stop working and go below zero. Which becomes a hazard because I am unaware of how fast or slow I am going. My family as well as myself are in serious danger of getting into an accident because of this problem. It will not start working again until the next day. It has been happening quicker and quicker as the problem persists. I am also noticing a hot smell when the speedometer stops working. Buick refuses to help with this problem even though I have reported this before my extended warranty expired.
While driving on the freeway I noticed that the speedometer reading was too high as I was changing lanes to exit during evening rush hour. After exiting and stopping for a traffic light, my speedometer was showing 55mph. As I continued on the service drive I observed 75 and 85mph in a 35mph zone! Very distracting when driving next to a 70mph freeway. I not going that fast I'm crawling. When I turned on to my street I was still observing the speed at 65mph and nearly ran over my neighbor who was putting his trash out at the curb. Almost passed my driveway and drove over a bit of the other neighbors grass. I could not believe a 4-yr old vehicle with 64000 miles had a bad speedometer. So I changed the instrument cluster fuse and the speedometer started to work again and seemed to be accurate. On my way home from work it again shot up to 120+MPH and that is where it stayed. Changed the fuse again seemed to work for a day and shot up again to 120+ MPH. Drove it to the dealership to have to repaired and they say it is the instrument cluster that is bad and it will cost $450.00. No longer under warranty and I cannot repair at this time. Dealership service says they have not heard of this happening at all. For my money they will only warranty it for 1yr/12000 miles. I have always believed buy american but right now I am truly disappointed.
We have a 2004 buick rainier. During the colder times, our speedometer tic, so you don't know how fast or slow you are going. This is a safety issue. Having no way to tell your speed, we could get a ticket, cause an accident. I have also noticed online, numerous people having the same problem. There needs to be a recall. We have not had it fixed. It would $600 to fix, and should not be charged to us, but to buick for a malfunction.
Speedometer began getting stuck and now does not give speed stays on zero or slowly moves up and gets stuck.
Instrument control for speedometer and radio just quit working. Not always sure of traveling speed because speedometer quits working. Very dangerous because of not sure of traveling speeds and afraid of getting ticket because of unkown speed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. While driving 70 MPH, the speedometer will display speeds between 20-120 MPH. While driving various speeds on the freeway, the speed will decrease on its own. The contact must literally stand on the accelerator pedal to maintain a steady speed. While idling at a stop sign or light, the engine continues to rev. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for june 23, 2008 to diagnose the failures. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
The speedometer reads erratically at rest pegged to 120 when driving. This occurs intermittently. When driving you do not have reliable display of your speed. Gm says this is not a safety issue, I disagree. It is a failure in a fundamentally important function of the vehicle and should be fixed. This began with onset of cold weather and continues to the present.
Instrument gauge cluster started working only sporadically march 08. Speedometer and tack have also failed to work about 25% of time in the past two weeks. On one occasion while driving about 15 MPH through a neighborhood, the gas pedal failed to respond and the engine would only idle at 1000 RPM. After pulling over and restarting, the gas pedal returned to normal.
Faulty speedometer, reads between 70 MPH to 130 MPH at all times.
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