Automatic Transmission problems of the 2004 Buick Rainier

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Buick Rainier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Buick Rainier based on all problems reported for the 2004 Rainier.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2008

I have a 2004 Buick Rainier that had the transmission rebuilt with 28,000 miles and again at 64,000 miles.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2007

At 46,403 miles I noticed that the engine would rev up more than normal when shifting gears. Took into the Buick dealer and upon inspection the tech found that there was scoring in the valve body of the transmission. Extended warranty took care of the issue however I was told that this was rare for raniers.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2004

Transmission leaking, shifting hard, revving high during shifting, and 'hunting' for gears while traveling.


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