We own a 2005 buick rainier and the headlites and dash board lites cut off on there own just like the 2006 vehicles are doing and theres a recall on the 06 thru 09 rainiers g.m. Needs to expand its recall to include 05 models. I filed a complant with g.m. My complaint case number is [xxx] I would like you to look into this because its a very dangerous problem and someone could be hurt or killed . *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2005 Buick Rainier lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rainier. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights failed. The contact attempted to reactivate the lights but to no avail. The contact had to hold the signal in order to have the high beams lights remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the relay needed to be replaced but the dealer did not have the parts available in order to complete the repair. The vehicle was repaired several months later. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Gas gauge is erratic, goes from empty to full and full to empty leaving you with no idea how much fuel you have. When slowing down or turning, vehicle lunges or stalls. Also, low beam headlights will go off with no warning and takes time to re-light. Low beams also tend to flicker to dim.
Headlights dim with heated seats on and with heater on. In cold weather. Notice lights dim at night and volt gauge goes down and then back to normal. Do not want to take it to the dealer and pay for diag when there is a tech bulletin out. And I know I will be told they cannot duplicate it. I don't drive the car much only at night, happens all the time. I hope there will be some kind of recall that comes out. But gm doesn't care.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night, the head lights intermittently went out. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. Also, in stop and go traffic, the vehicle intermittently jerked. The dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Instrument panel hard to read when sunlight creates shadows or at twilight. It takes longer than it should to read the display, causing the driver to take his/her eyes off the road for an extended period.
Instrument panel hard to read during twi-light when head lights are on. .k. During daylight and complete dark. He silver background blends in with the white lights of the instrument panel leaving no contrast.
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