MYRModel Year Report

2007 Buick Rainier

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2007 Buick Rainier
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:26.005Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
38
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38

2007: 38 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
2004158
2005103
200691
200738

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

21% · 8 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle fuel gauge is erratic and inaccurate! When the tank is filled it shows empty and displays a low fuel level warning. As the tank draws fuel it fluctuates between full and empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-08

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning because the fuel level gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full when in fact it was empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-03

Electrical system

18% · 7 reports
FIRE
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The heated seat got hot and was unable to turn off. The leather seat burnt through from the heating unit or wire to the heating element. The dealership said it is not their problem so it is not fixed. There is no longer power to the seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-10

Also filed under Seats

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Buick Rainier. The contact stated while traveling 30 MPH , burning fumes started to emit from the front driver door. The contact mentioned that the electronics in the door panel were not functioning properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-26

Window motors and window controls failing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-28

Also filed under Suspension

Exterior lighting

16% · 6 reports

Suspension

11% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Both trailing arms in the rear suspension have failed to due to rust. The failure of at least one of the two trailing arms occurred when traveling across a bump in the road at low speed while on a long distance trip.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-23

Visibility

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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    2011-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-23 Fuel level gauge system failure
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    2012-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2013-06-21 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2013-02-26Electrical system, visibility12V406000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender…

    Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at…

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    2013-08-02Electrical system, visibility13V248000 General 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, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced.

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    2014-10-03Visibility14V404000 General 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 Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available.

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    2015-11-02Visibility15V599000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015.

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    2016-05-17Exterior lighting15V519000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.

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    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Buick Rainier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V406000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 13V248000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 14V404000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V599000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Buick Rainier reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Rainier?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Buick Rainier have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.