How do I know if my Buick Rainier has a recall?

To know if your Buick Rainier has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Buick Rainier VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Buick Rainier has an open recall?

If your Buick Rainier is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Buick Rainier does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Buick Rainier are taken care of by Buick at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Buick Rainier

10 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-599 · OEM 15700

Driver's Door Window Switch Shorts And Catches Fire

9,932 Potential Units Affected

The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 6 others

NHTSA 15V-519 · OEM 14291

Headlamps And Daytime Running Lights Fail

429,170 Potential Units Affected

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 18 others

NHTSA 14V-404 · OEM 14309

Power Door Locks And Windows Do Not Operate

184,611 Potential Units Affected

A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 11 others

NHTSA 13V-248 · OEM 12180

Door Window and Lock Switches May Stop Working

193,652 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 11 others

NHTSA 12V-406 · OEM 12180

Driver's Door Window and/or Lock Switches May Stop Working

278,174 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 8 others

NHTSA 05V-552 · OEM 05109

Tire and Loading Information Labels Are Innacurate

32,068 Potential Units Affected

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 27 others

NHTSA 05V-455 · OEM 05086

Power Steering Hose May Burst

123,592 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 22 others

Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Buick Rainier is affected by a new safety recall, Buick will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Buick Rainier has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Buick Rainier for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Buick Rainier is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Buick Rainier for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Buick Rainier for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Buick Rainier will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Buick Rainier by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Buick Rainier that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Buick Rainier, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Buick Rainier VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Buick Rainier Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 10 recalls that may affect your Buick Rainier.

Check your Buick Rainier for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Buick dealership near you.

Buick Rainier

10 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-599 · OEM 15700

Driver's Door Window Switch Shorts And Catches Fire

9,932 Potential Units Affected

The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 6 others

NHTSA 15V-519 · OEM 14291

Headlamps And Daytime Running Lights Fail

429,170 Potential Units Affected

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 18 others

NHTSA 14V-404 · OEM 14309

Power Door Locks And Windows Do Not Operate

184,611 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 11 others

NHTSA 13V-248 · OEM 12180

Door Window and Lock Switches May Stop Working

193,652 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 11 others

NHTSA 12V-406 · OEM 12180

Driver's Door Window and/or Lock Switches May Stop Working

278,174 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Buick Rainier, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 8 others

NHTSA 05V-552 · OEM 05109

Tire and Loading Information Labels Are Innacurate

32,068 Potential Units Affected

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.