2004 Buick Rainier transmission problems

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Transmission · FL

I was making on u-turn on a major highway, I came to a complete stop. Then I continued to proceed, my back tires was stuck. They started sliding on the road, they would not turn. Driving straight forward is fine. Only making turn and parking isvery difficult. I had it checked by a mechanic, he said that my truck is stuck in 4wd. Also my cv joint seal has a leak.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn into a parking space, the vehicle jerked. In addition, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who diagnosed that the encoder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Transmission · 97,775 miles · VA

Came to a complete stop to pick up passenger's. Put shifter into "park" but indicator showed "drive". Tried to exit car but car would move, do to car was in drive. Shifter was now locked in park and would not move to another gear. Returned home, turned off ignition. Rainier wouldn't re start because shifter was stuck in "park" but the indicator was in "drive". Vehicle was towed to dealership for repair. Dealer replaced transmission shifter cable assembly. Costing me more then $500. Consumer reports magazine (september 2014, page 12) has under recalls, has some general motors vehicles for this same problem. But my vehicle us not indicated.

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,778 miles · IL

While I was driving down a rural road doing about 35 to 40 MPH the speed suddenly froze at 40 and it no longer moves. I'm currently a driver for the city and this is a complete hazard when driving and can't determine your speed. I was very afraid due to the fact I couldn't understand why this happen to me which occurred in the process of acceleration . When I finally looked down my speed said 90 which I knew for a fact I wasn't going that fast at all once the vehicle got stuck on 40 it never came back down. Someone really needs to revise this situation with this vehicle since this problem is very common where's the recall on this.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · AR

This is a problem that I've researched extensively on line and through parts replacement . I bought the SUV at the end of 2012 and it started doing this a couple of weeks after purchased.when slowing to turn while breaking it has a real bad clunk and it won't turn it caused me to almost run into the ditch .I have replaced the chain in the transfer case and also both wheel bearings and speed sensors and replaced the fluid several times . From what I read online this is a very common problem , which I think is very dangerous and could very easily cause an accident or death if something isn't done about this problem. It doesn't seem to be only high mileage vehicles that are having this problem and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer gm. I can't afford to keep pumping money into this yard ornament.! Come on gm step up and take care of your customers before someone gets hurt or killed.

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · Transmission · FL

I have a 2004 buick rainier gm model. The car is in park yet the gear shift indicator says it is in drive so now the car will not start. I read an article dated november 15, 2011 that said that the federal safety agency was to investigate gm models for faulty gear shifters. This was in the washington post and was by a erick ayapana. I would really like to have someone advise me on what to do about this problem and soon. My car will not shift, turn over or anything. I need to know what to do asap! The tow truck driver didn't need my key and said the car rolled like it was still in gear. I just got this car this past may 2011 and I am very upset. I need to know who in my area I can speak with that can help me fix this problem everything else on the car is working and this appears to be the problem: faulty gear shifter---gm. ## VIN failed ## 2004 buick rainier ##

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · WI

When driving on slick/snowy conditions the front wheels do not got into 4wheel drive. Because of this our SUV did a 180 on a curve while traveling 20 MPH. Took SUV in for service and had transfer case and rear diff fluids changed out but tech heard grinding noise in front diffs and had to take to dealer to find out camshaft and sleeve need replaced. Suv only has 64,000 miles and we've owned for 2-1/2 yrs.

Filed Oct 1, 2008 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · WY

I have a 2004 buick rainier that had the transmission rebuilt with 28,000 miles and again at 64,000 miles.

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 37,200 miles · OH

There seems to be a known safety issue with speedometer control module. The dealers know about this issue, transmission and speedometer repair shops knpw about this issue. This is a very dangerous problem as you are driving and the speed registers different & sometimes not at all.

Filed Jun 22, 2007 · Transmission · 46,403 miles · FL

At 46,403 miles I noticed that the engine would rev up more than normal when shifting gears. Took into the buick dealer and upon inspection the tech found that there was scoring in the valve body of the transmission. Extended warranty took care of the issue however I was told that this was rare for raniers.