2004 Buick Rainier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,132miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Buick Rainier, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,132 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Low beams on lighting goes out for no apparent reason. This has happened two times in the last two weeks. Dealership says they just can't find anything wrong. Although they had another vehicle there with same problem. This seems to be a recurring problem with GM SUV's. My 1994 gmc did the same thing and I heard reports of other gmc's doing the same thing. Not good on interstates at night.”
NHTSA complaint #11010081, filed 2017-07, 114,000 miles“Erratic windshield wiper operation. When you turn the wipers on for use they immediately go to normal mode of operation and can be switched to high speed and back to normal but will not go to delay or turn off. Then they may stay on for days before they will stop on their own. They do not trun off with the switch. This has been a problem for about 6 months but is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10379438, filed 2011-01, 70,132 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that after opening the driver side power window, the window could not be closed. The contact indicated that the failure would only occur in extremely cold temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. Also, the contact indicated that the driver side heated seat would become very hot too the touch before the seat warmer completely failed altogether. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10622467, filed 2014-08, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Buick rainer. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and removing the key from the ignition, the engine blower continued running. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was determined that the wires for the heater blower were burned out. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure could have caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The contact then spoke to the dealer and was told that there were no recalls for the issue. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476982, filed 2012-09, 105,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10151858Nov 19, 2018This Preliminary information communicates a change in software in the PDM to prevent "wandering mirrors".
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsBrakes
4 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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