2007 Buick Rainier Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,254miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Buick Rainier, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,254 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that after shifting into park, the gear would not lock. As a result, the engine could not be shut off. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10503443, filed 2013-03, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the rear end of vehicle jerked and the stable track system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the output shaft on transfer case and slip yoke needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,507.”
NHTSA complaint #10511405, filed 2013-05, 59,507 miles“Buick Rainier 2007 with only 45000 miles and the transmission line are corroded soo bad they are leaking. Unbelieable!! The car was always garage kept and taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #10427685, filed 2011-09Related service bulletins
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- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Buick Rainier
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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