2004 Buick Rainier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Buick Rainier, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rainier. When the brake pedal was depressed, the contact heard a clunking noise and the vehicle shook. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer stated that the noise was normal. Repairs were made to the brake system; however,the contact could not remember what specifically was repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219958, filed 2008-03, 26,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, but stopped. Vehicle was hit from the rear. The other driver informed consumer that he did not see the brake lights from behind. Consumer was able to drive vehicle home. Will call the dealership for an appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #10101081, filed 2004-11“2004 Rainier experiencing intermittent popping noise. The dealer indicated that the noise was normal. The brakes made a grinding noise and the vehicle would not stop. This occurred three times. The driver heard wind noise while driving. The consumer also heard idling noises.”
NHTSA complaint #10125853, filed 2005-06Related recalls
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: Buick Rainier 2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Rainier
83 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Buick Rainier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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