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2004 Buick RAINIER
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 7

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 601–653 of 653, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dates not supplied.

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NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3136

NHTSA communication ID: 10021019

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10021019 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3928

NHTSA communication ID: 10020914

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BIND OR SHUDDER ON TURNS. *KB

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10020914 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1750177

NHTSA communication ID: 10019207

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS BRAKE SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *AK

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 10019207 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3659A

NHTSA communication ID: 10019182

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS DUE DTC P0016 OR P1345. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019182 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3756A

NHTSA communication ID: 10018908

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IPC GAUGES AND AC INOPERATIVE, SEVERAL INDICATORS ILLUMINATE DTCS U1016 U1000. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018908 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3779

NHTSA communication ID: 10018628

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKE APPLY. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10018628 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3614

NHTSA communication ID: 10018577

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

P0300 DUE TO RANDOM MISFIRES NOT FELT - POSSIBLE ACCESSORY PULLEY. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018577 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3204B

NHTSA communication ID: 10017413

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INSTALLATION OF AN AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE MODULE. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10017413 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3516

NHTSA communication ID: 10017393

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VIBRATION FELT AND HEARD AT LOW RPM DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10017393 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3110C

NHTSA communication ID: 10017249

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WIPER/WASHER WILL NOT SHUT OFF OR OTHER POSSIBLE ISSUES. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 10017249 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3522

NHTSA communication ID: 10017245

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE VME - FUEL SYSTEM LEAN DTCS P0101 P0171 P0174. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10017245 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3164A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017230

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DUE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0606 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, OPERATE IN REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE, AND POTENTIALLY STALL. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017230 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3329

NHTSA communication ID: 10017201

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL (APPROXIMATELY 1500 - 3000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10017201 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3335

NHTSA communication ID: 10017179

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUPPLEMENT TO CAMPAIGN 04087 / SCREWS BREAK IN THE TAIL LAMP HOUSING. *SC

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.

Source record 10017179 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3577

NHTSA communication ID: 10017158

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO CRANK NO START NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY.

Source record 10017158 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3405

NHTSA communication ID: 10017130

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE IS HARD TO START AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017130 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3334A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017127

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

B3606 HEATED SEAT(S) INOPERATIVE AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS DO NOT RECALL. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 10017127 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3444

NHTSA communication ID: 10017051

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE VME-TCC SURGE OR SHUDDER, INVESTIGATION OF WATER INTRUSION INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017051 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3420A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017010

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PING, POP OR CLICK NOISE FROM UNDER THE REAR. *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017010 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3697

NHTSA communication ID: 10016553

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C0055 B0540 SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. TO INCLUDE 2005-2006 SAAB 9-7X. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10016553 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3680

NHTSA communication ID: 10016544

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DEFEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER BCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10016544 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3330

NHTSA communication ID: 10014881

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DUE TO A P0171 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014881 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3232

NHTSA communication ID: 10014870

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

1999 - 2005 GEN II COLD ENGINE MISFIRE AT IDLE WITH POSSIBLE P0171 AND/OR P0174. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10014870 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3351

NHTSA communication ID: 10014853

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 OR ERRATIC 4WD/AWD OPERATION. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE).

Source record 10014853 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3373

NHTSA communication ID: 10013523

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10013523 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3351

NHTSA communication ID: 10013503

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEATED SEAT OPERATION CLARIFICATION. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 10013503 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3317A

NHTSA communication ID: 10013495

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEADLAMPS FLICKER OR DIM WHILE DRIVING. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10013495 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3300C

NHTSA communication ID: 10013378

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

APPLICATION OF HORN AT HORN PAD INOPERATIVE. RKE FUNCTION FOR PANIC ALARM WORKS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.

Source record 10013378 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3138

NHTSA communication ID: 10011821

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REDUCED POWER LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1680 P1221 AND OR P1271 STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10011821 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3209

NHTSA communication ID: 10011817

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXHAUST MOAN AT IDLE OR PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *EH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10011817 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3274

NHTSA communication ID: 10011719

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INSTALLATION OF A POWER STEERING HOSE TO A NEW STEERING GEAR. *EH

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10011719 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3265

NHTSA communication ID: 10011670

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UNEVEN APPEARANCE OR LEAN FROM DRIVERS TO PASSENGER SIDE RPO G67. *EH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10011670 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3263

NHTSA communication ID: 10011636

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

125A MEGA FUSE OPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10011636 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3192

NHTSA communication ID: 10010867

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P0107, P0112, P0452, P1120, P1220, P1221, P1271, P1275, P1280, P1481, P1515, P1540, P1633, P1635, P1639 AND P1682 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPEAT. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010867 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3113

NHTSA communication ID: 10010835

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO CONNECT. GEN 6 VEHICLES IN ASHE, ALLEGHANY, SURRY AND WILKES COUNTY, NC CANNOT CONNECT O ONSTAR OR EMERGENCY SERVICES. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10010835 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3198

NHTSA communication ID: 10010653

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO CRUISE CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741. *EH

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10010653 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3225

NHTSA communication ID: 10010644

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOVES IN THE WRONG DIRECTION COMPARED TO THE SWITCH. *EH

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10010644 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3061C

NHTSA communication ID: 10010634

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SETTING. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010634 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3216

NHTSA communication ID: 10010618

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ERRATIC OPERATION OF PERSONALIZATION WITH IGNITION CYCLE. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10010618 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3137

NHTSA communication ID: 10010612

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ON AND NO COMMUNICATION WITH TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10010612 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3177

NHTSA communication ID: 10010599

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPEAT FRONT AXLE FLUID LEAK. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10010599 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3170

NHTSA communication ID: 10010577

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HARSH 1-2 SHIFT. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10010577 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3150

NHTSA communication ID: 10010547

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CYLINDER LINER REPLACEMENT INFORMATION - INLINE TRUCK ENGINES. *EH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10010547 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3079

NHTSA communication ID: 10010373

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT P0483 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010373 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3083

NHTSA communication ID: 10010371

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

KEY MAY NOT TURN OR BIND IN THE IGNITION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10010371 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3056

NHTSA communication ID: 10010364

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10010364 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3110A

NHTSA communication ID: 10010201

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WASHER MOTOR FOR THE FRONT WIPERS CONTINUOUSLY RUNS WHILE THE KEY ON. *SC UPDATE. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.

Source record 10010201 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3116

NHTSA communication ID: 10010189

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE STALLS WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS TURNED ON AT IDLE. (TO INCLUDE 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2005 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, AND BUICK RAINIER) *SC UPDATED 01-26-07. *KB

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010189 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3077

NHTSA communication ID: 10009677

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TICK NOISE AT IDLE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 10009677 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3089

NHTSA communication ID: 10009520

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1516. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0120, P0220, P1514, P1515, P1518 AND P2135 MAY ALSO BE PRESENT. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10009520 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3046A

NHTSA communication ID: 10009382

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10009382 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3002

NHTSA communication ID: 10008802

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10008802 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02133

NHTSA communication ID: 10007808

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SNOW PLOW PACKAGE QUESTIONS. ALSO TO INCLUDE 2002 - 2004 CHEVROLET, GMC FULL SIZE AND MID-SIZE PICKUP S AND SPORT UTILITIES. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10007808 at NHTSA