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2004 Buick Rainier Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
5,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Buick Rainier, 1% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.

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.

“I tried to get my car inspected today in virginia but it failed due to the dummy lights on in the dash board ABS and brake. The dealer could not comm with comp but changed the fuse for the cig lighter then the codes read ebcm module fault.. In 2014 my running headlights would just go out.. No lights until I put on high beams I have had them worked on and changed but still burn out”

NHTSA complaint #10897381, filed 2016-08

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200644%
200555%
200421%

Other parts of the 2004 Buick Rainier

Electrical system
83 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
4 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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