2004 Buick Rainier Technical Service Bulletins

504 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Buick Rainier. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10017381Aug 1, 2005Electrical system. Ignition key will not remove from ignition lock cylinder.
• 10012723Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Information on unstable/rough/lumpy engine idle, and low speed vehicle surge, random disturbance or vehicle shudder.
• 10014881May 11, 2005Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) light due to a p0171 diagnostic trouble code.
• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014853May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation.
• 10017409May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder).
• 10017359May 1, 2005Brakes. Revised front brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener tightening specification.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013503Apr 20, 2005Seats. Heated seat operation clarification.
• 10013495Apr 20, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlamps flicker or dim while driving.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017326Apr 1, 2005Body and structure. Cargo cover handle broken.
• 10014843Mar 9, 2005Electrical system. Programming thr ecm.
• 10014839Mar 9, 2005Brakes. Squeak or a squeegee type noise when the brake pedal is applied or released.
• 10015012Mar 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Diagnostic information on headlamps flicker or momentarily dim while driving.
• 10015005Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised inspection/maintenance (I/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure.
• 10014993Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic aids for diagnostic trouble codes p0440, p0455 and/or p0442 - evaporative emission (evap) system leak.
• 10016375Feb 1, 2005Equipment. Navigation radio system does not have complete coverage. Gm tech links.
• 10011821Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Reduced power light on and diagnostic trouble code p1680 p1221 and or p1271 stored in the powertrain control module.
• 10011817Feb 1, 2005Engine cooling. Exhaust moan at idle or parking lot maneuvers.
• 10011719Jan 31, 2005Steering. Installation of a power steering hose to a new steering gear.
• 10011670Jan 28, 2005Suspension. Uneven appearance or lean from drivers to passenger side rpo g67.
• 10011636Jan 28, 2005Electrical system. 125a mega fuse opens when attempting to jump start.
• 10013459Jan 1, 2005Body and structure. Buick emblem coming off grille.
• 10013454Jan 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside rearview mirror vibration.
• 10017442Dec 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd switch indicator lights flashing, 4wd inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes c0327, p0550 set.
• 10017440Dec 1, 2004Steering. Steering system moan, groan, shudder and/or vibration type noise during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10011954Nov 16, 2004Exterior lighting. Tail lamps/stop lamps product field action announcement. *tt administrative message.
• 10014003Nov 1, 2004Exterior lighting. Tail lamp that may become inoperative prematurely.
• 10012732Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, harsh shift, cruise control inoperative.
• 10012174Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Noise and or vibration when a/c compressor cycles. *eh updated
• 10011141Oct 1, 2004Body and structure. Rear license plate pocket gasket loose or out of position. *tt udate.
• 10011226Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear wiper does not clean rear window.
• 10011217Aug 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Release of rear transmission mount separate from exhaust mount.
• 10011209Aug 1, 2004Fuel system. Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full or fuel spits back/out when filling tank.
• 10011205Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Higher than normal engine coolant temperature gauge readings.
• 10011191Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
• 10013185Jul 8, 2004Engine cooling. Higher that perceived normal engine coolant temperature gauge readings when operating the vehicle in very high out side ambient temperatures and in stop and go or slow moving traffic conditions.
• 10013184Jul 8, 2004Equipment. Gm service technical college.
• 10014251Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. Buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005
• 10012114Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. Service engine soon light on p0133, p0172.
• 10012109Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. New cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement procedure.
• 10012538Jun 1, 2004Body and structure. Liftgate glass unlatches on rough/bumpy road surfaces. This bulletin replaces previous bulletin number 04-08-66-004.
• 10012537Jun 1, 2004Body and structure. Rattle noise under hood.
• 10012163Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Unable to reset engine oil life monitor.
• 10012153Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Service engine soon light on, p1680.
• 10012605May 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh garage shift from park to drive or from park to reverse with transmission fluid at cold ambient temperatures.
• 10012585Apr 1, 2004Brakes. Revised rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener specification.
• 10013019Mar 9, 2004Equipment. Popping noise heard through the speaker systems when the rear seat audio is turned on or off.

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