2005 Buick Rainier Suspension Problems

“I was driving on the hwy on the way home from work when the rear of the vehicle started to bounce. Riding in the car is very uncomfortable because I am bouncing all over the place on the inside to the point that I get a headache and my neck hurts. It doesn't matter if I am riding at 10 MPH or 50mph it bounces the same. The rear of the car sits very low and now scrapes when I go over a slight bump.”

“I came out to my vehicle one morning to find the rear of my 2005 Buick Rainier resting on the tires, I started the vehicle and took it to my auto repairman. By the time I left my driveway, the rear had lifted back up. It happened intermittently for a few months, never lasting longer than the time to exit the street that I live on. Since hitting 150,000 miles, the rear has started dropping more frequently and even while driving. Recently, on a trip from tampa to daytona, with my two young children, the rear dropped and we bounced the entire way. …”

“(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. …”

“Having difficulty with driving vehicle. Seemed to be over road. Several evaluations at car dealership, different fixes without resolutions. Finally the air system which regulates the balance, height etc stopped functionally. The car sits low to the ground. I first started complaining of unusual noises from the speakers of the car. Approximately 9 months ago. Dealership did not know what that could be. Now I am told the compressor and the shock system is gone. The cost to fix is 3000.00 I have found a company who has an adaptive kit with conversion to standard shock system. …”

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH into the driveway, she heard the muffler scrape against the concrete. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear air springs had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”