2007 Buick Rainier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Buick Rainier, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Drivers door window screeches when lowered, stops half way when raised. Has become worse over the past month. Now I must try helping it by hand while pushing the up button..now I am afraid to lower window for fear of not being able to get it to raise.”
NHTSA complaint #10487171, filed 2012-12, 22,000 miles“Windshield wipers started acting erratically while I was driving in completely dry weather. The wipers would turn on and off by themselves and periodically activate the washer which would splash water all over the windshield causing visibility issues. When this was occurring the on off switch would not function and there was no way to stop the wipers from coming on or spraying water. This is a huge safety issue as it is impossible to know when the wipers and washers will turn on start spraying water and block my vision of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605944, filed 2014-06“The contact owns a 2007 Buick rainer. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) and called the to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer stated that the parts were not yet available and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised that they were not manufacturing the recall parts for the vehicle. The vehicle was not serviced under the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 12/14/12”
NHTSA complaint #10484694, filed 2012-11, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that when opening or closing the driver side window by depressing the window switch, the window would stop midway up and he would have to manually close it by pulling on the glass. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) however, did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487162, filed 2012-12, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/16/15”
NHTSA complaint #10759413, filed 2015-08Related recalls
- 15V599000Sep 24, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and…Covers: Buick Rainier 2006–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +2 more
- 14V404000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet…Covers: Buick Rainier 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 13V248000Jun 13, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer…Covers: Buick Rainier 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 12V406000Aug 16, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick…Covers: Buick Rainier 2006–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +2 more
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- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
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- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Buick Rainier
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology