2006 Buick Rainier Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Buick Rainier, 2% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
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.
“At highway speeds (50-60 MPH) accelerator became inoperative...I.e., no connection with engine. Used resume button on cruise control to speed up. Many months ago same thing happened. Could be very dangerous. Just intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #10170600, filed 2006-10, 10,000 miles“2006 Buick Rainier surges when stopping customer states that the vehicle surges while stopping at lights and stop signs. He states this problem has been a continuing issue. **nar**kb the consumer stated the vehicle surges when stopped, the problem is more noticeable as time progresses. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to assess the problem and both customer service and the mechanic witnessed the vehicle surging. The consumer is asking that the situation be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #10201465, filed 2007-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Rainier
35 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Rainier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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