NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Buick Rainier
The 2005 Buick Rainier has 1 NHTSA recall and 103 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Buick dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2005 Buick Rainier, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #05V035000Reported February 3, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Defect description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Safety consequence
IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 05002. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.