2006 Buick Rainier fuel system problems
37 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2006 Buick Rainier, which is 32% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On few occasions I run out of fuel because the defective fuel sensor unit in the fuel tank. One time it happened on the busy highway. This defect can lead to very dangers situation. The fuel indicator becomes erratic and unreliable without any warning. There are a lot of complains on the internet about fuel sensor in GM suv's. Same part is used in all GM models (2005-2007).
Filled fuel tank and gas gauge went to empty, turning on the low fuel light and the check engine light. The fuel gauge indicator bounces from empty to full. After a few miles the fuel gauge needle stays in range but as I get closer to needing gas it does not read accurately and I cannot tell for sure if I might run out of gas. My concern is running out of gas when in heavy traffic, fearing for my safety and that of any passengers.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Buick Rainier
- Electrical system 17 complaints