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2005 Buick Rainier Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 103 total for the year
Median mileage
57,060miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Buick Rainier, 9% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,060 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Driving on freeway, engaged in normal breaking and wheels locked up and brakes no longer worked. I did not have the ability to brake or steer the SUV. I ultimately hit the center divider nearly head on, mostly middle to passenger side front of car. The air bags did not deploy. Had GM mechanic look at the brakes after the accident to attempt to determine what went wrong with brakes. They stated that the brake module needed to be replaced and that it can cause the computers to not communicate correctly. ' the bad brake module also meant ABS brakes would not work.”

NHTSA complaint #10572718, filed 2014-03, 84,120 miles

“(1) complete brake job w/rotors and drums replaced, I was told I had been driving with the emergency brake on though I never had used the emergency brake..fixed under warranty. (2) hatch back door pistons?? That holds up the hatchback failed..fixed under warranty. (3) fan clutch failed...fixed under warranty. (4) paint chipping/peeling; radio buttons chipping/peeling. (5) AC/heater gets stuck on hot air blowing out when switching to AC sometimes. (6) passenger side feels like tire or front end is wobbly??...dealership couldn't find anything. …”

NHTSA complaint #10311614, filed 2010-02, 30,000 miles

“One sunday morning. Turned car off and heard a humming sound coming from under the hood on the driver side. Friend at church thought it sounded like the ABS module running. Removed the fuse, cutting off ABS module. Was advised by friend to replace fuse when we went to leave church but to take out when we got home or the battery might go dead. He said get it to a dealership asap. I took the Rainier to john newsome superstore in hartsville, south carolina. I spoke to shop foreman and he agreed it was the ABS module. Cost to replace was $1200 and being unemployed and my wife only one working. …”

NHTSA complaint #10440347, filed 2011-12, 109,082 miles

“Electronic brake and traction control module communication. Loud banging, awd light came on, code showed the about reason. (electronic brake and traction control module communication)”

NHTSA complaint #11080001, filed 2018-03, 130,000 miles

“Step on brake grinding noise would not stop this happened over 2 wk time car at dealer now pop noise intermintent idle problem 3 rd time back to dealer have contacted manufactior have 2 case reports on 1 closed a new one opened”

NHTSA complaint #10124111, filed 2005-06, 11,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200611%
200599%
200443%

Other parts of the 2005 Buick Rainier

Electrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Rainier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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