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2007 Buick Rainier

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Rainier.

Body SUV

The 2007 Buick Rainier is a mid-size SUV that caps the nameplate’s 2003–2007 production run, calling for 7 quarts of 5W-30 API oil in its crankcase. Reliability records show this final model year drew 38 owner complaints—clustering heavily around fuel system, gasoline issues—and five manufacturer recalls. That complaint volume falls well short of the 2004 model’s peak of 158 grievances yet exceeds the single complaint logged for the 2003 debut, placing the final-year Rainier in the middle of the model’s reliability arc.

Model year2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12690386 alt 12731179
Engine air filter	19239713
Spark plug	12621258 alt 12681663
Battery	88866306
Front wiper blades	15214346
Serpentine belt	12576446 alt 12637202
Thermostat	89018168 alt 12587397

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.5 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	74.4 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	4627 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rainier of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2004 CXL

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	CXL 5.3L V8	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	290 hp	AWD
2004	CXL 5.3L V8	7.90 sec	15.81 sec	290 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.5 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	103 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.042 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Front A/C only, 1.90; front and rear A/C, 2.65. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	First design compressor, 8.00; second design compressor ( no Thermal Protection Switch (TPS), 6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-57
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	23 ft-lbs / 31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs / 118 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.787 in / 1.141 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.787 in / 1.141 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.728 in / 1.082 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Buick Rainier sits at the tail end of a generation that saw complaints decline steadily from a peak of 158 in 2004 down to just 38 in the target year, suggesting either meaningful quality improvements or reduced sales volume as the model was phased out—likely a combination of both. However, recalls spiked sharply in 2006 (7) and remained elevated at 5 for 2007, indicating that while owner complaints were falling, federal safety action was still active and the manufacturer was still addressing significant defects. TSBs climbed every single year, reaching their generation-high of 860 in 2007, which points to ongoing technical service refinements rather than a fully matured, problem-free platform. The top complaint areas for 2007—fuel system (8), exterior lighting (4), suspension (3), and powertrain (3)—are modest in volume, though the 2 fire complaints tied to the fuel system category warrant attention; the data does not specify root causes. With zero crash complaints and the lowest complaint count of the generation, the 2007 model represents the safest year to buy within this lineup, but the persistent recall activity means any purchase should include verification that all five recalls have been completed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

860

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05 ’06’07

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline8

Exterior Lighting4

Suspension3

Power Train3

Unknown Or Other2

Visibility/Wiper2

Visibility2

Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V519000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 14/08/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac…

15V599000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 24/09/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 860 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 7 qt Engine oil filter 12690386 Engine air filter 19239713 Spark plug 12621258 Battery 88866306

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Rainier take?

7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Rainier have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.