2004 Buick Rainier, 2002–2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002–2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext and 2 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL…
NHTSA campaign 04V527000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Nov 1, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The risk
AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
GM RECALL NO. 04087. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Buick Rainier recalls
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 4 other models — Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window…
- 2005–2009 Buick Lacrosse and 8 other models — In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM)…
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 6 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window…
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 6 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion…
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 4 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion…
Other campaigns involving Buick vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V527000 (manufacturer number 04087). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.