One problem related to transmission not go into gear has 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.
Came to a complete stop to pick up passenger's. Put shifter into "park" but indicator showed "drive". Tried to exit car but car would move, do to car was in drive. Shifter was now locked in park and would not move to another gear. Returned home, turned off ignition. Rainier wouldn't re start because shifter was stuck in "park" but the indicator was in "drive". Vehicle was towed to dealership for repair. Dealer replaced transmission shifter cable assembly. Costing me more then $500. Consumer reports magazine (September 2014, page 12) has under recalls, has some general motors vehicles for this same problem. But my vehicle us not indicated.
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