2005 Buick Rainier Technical Service Bulletins

649 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10012723Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Information on unstable/rough/lumpy engine idle, and low speed vehicle surge, random disturbance or vehicle shudder.
• 10014907May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. To better understand sprag damage an engineering investigation is being conducted. Typical symptoms include no forward movement in d4 or d3 shift lever position. Movement can be obtained in d2, d1 or reverse.
• 10014890May 11, 2005Body and structure. Running board (assist step) bracket fastener/bolt reduction.
• 10014880May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e/4l65e no reverse.
• 10014879May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Investigation of pump area leaks.
• 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.
• 10013560Apr 21, 2005Body and structure. Cut or damaged edges on cargo or floor mats option. This includes 2005 chevrolet gmc and buick mid sized utilities.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013503Apr 20, 2005Seats. Heated seat operation clarification.
• 10013502Apr 20, 2005Fuel system. Rust found in the injector inlet filter during injector repairs.
• 10013495Apr 20, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlamps flicker or dim while driving.
• 10013494Apr 20, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent stall during low speed deceleration.
• 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.
• 10014839Mar 9, 2005Brakes. Squeak or a squeegee type noise when the brake pedal is applied or released.
• 10014838Mar 9, 2005Equipment. Cds stick in cd player.
• 10015052Mar 2, 2005Electrical system. Attempting to program the pcm in these particular vehicles that the software is failing and is locking up the controller.
• 10015032Mar 1, 2005Body and structure. Center console lid squeak/rattle.
• 10015012Mar 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Diagnostic information on headlamps flicker or momentarily dim while driving.
• 10014996Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Throttle tip-in clunk noise at low speeds.
• 10011204Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Exchange program for 2005 model year engines. *tt update.
• 10016393Feb 1, 2005Equipment. On the us8 radio, the fld buttons seem to be inoperative and will not allow the user to change tracks on the cd being played.
• 10016391Feb 1, 2005Equipment. Programmable door unlocking mode. Owner's manual incorrect for the programmable unlocking feature on vehicle without a dic.
• 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.
• 10015762Jan 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel filter replacement. Gm tech link.
• 10015760Jan 1, 2005Equipment. When playing a cd the radio displays the last track number for about 5 seconds, but there is no audio and the display changes to reading for about 15 seconds. Then it may play the cd or eject the cd with a check cd message.
• 10013461Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Adjustable foot pedals will not recall to pre-selected position and/or heated seats inoperative, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b3606.
• 10013459Jan 1, 2005Body and structure. Buick emblem coming off grille.
• 10013454Jan 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside rearview mirror vibration.
• 10012717Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Driveline clunk heard/felt when applying or releasing throttle quickly. *tt update.
• 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.
• 10015781Dec 1, 2004Equipment. Wind noise generated by the presence of roof rack cross rails. The disturbance becomes more noticeable if the cross rails are placed in positions over the driver and passenger seating areas. Gm tech link.
• 10012732Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, harsh shift, cruise control inoperative.
• 10011141Oct 1, 2004Body and structure. Rear license plate pocket gasket loose or out of position. *tt udate.
• 10013106Aug 27, 2004Body and structure. Wind noise possibly generated by the persence of roof cross rack.
• 10011217Aug 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Release of rear transmission mount separate from exhaust mount.
• 10011191Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
• 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
• 10012109Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. New cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement procedure.
• 10012100Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Information on obtaining upgrade/updated navigation disc.

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