KnownCarProblems2006 Buick Terraza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buick Terraza, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Terraza model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Buick Terraza problems
Brakes
14 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal failed. The contact had to release the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the stability control was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
My vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes. The same system is used for traction control and stability control. My vehicle is prone to brake sensor failures. Whenever one of the sensors fails the onboard diagnostic system disables all 3 of these safety features. I currently have the third sensor failure since I have…
Stability control
12 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
I bought this vehicle in feb. 2015. About a week after purchase I was going to work one night and the vehicle suddenly veered to the left and brakes locked. The stability light then came on. I pulled over and shut the van off and restarted it . No light was on then. About one month later it did it again. This time I…
The check engine light has been illuminated as well as the traction control light is on (indicates ABS needs to be serviced) also transmission "slips" when moving forward. At times when both the engine light and ABS light are on the engine will reduce power. Transmission was replaced at 63,000 for the same thing! Have…
Electrical
11 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly, horn.
Vehicle would not restart and left me and my family stranded 1.5 hours from home and was towed by dealer. Once I got it back there were several other problems that I had faced before that were now occurring again. The sliding doors malfunctioned about every other day. The vehicle has given US trouble starting on two…
- the contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. While driving the driver's side sliding door opened without warning. Both the driver and passenger sliding doors opened without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The dealer replaced the remote, voltage regulator…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
2006 Buick Terraza has vibration in the seats, floor and steering wheel. Consumer states that the vehicle still vibrates when reaching about 40 MPH. The vibration has now affected the whole vehicle. The dealer has made 5 repair attempts and will no longer attempt to repair the vibration problem. At 13,000 miles the…
- the contact stated that she filed a complaint with NHTSA last year, and would like to file another. The contact stated that she is still having same problems with her 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact filed a complaint for 2 components on her vehicle. The first problem is for her sliding door. She stated that when…
Suspension
8 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, she began to hear noises like something was cracking. The back end of the vehicle started to sway to left causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled down into a ditch and landed on its side. No…
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. While driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v110000 (suspension). The…
Doors and locks
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Vehicle would not restart and left me and my family stranded 1.5 hours from home and was towed by dealer. Once I got it back there were several other problems that I had faced before that were now occurring again. The sliding doors malfunctioned about every other day. The vehicle has given US trouble starting on two…
- the contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. While driving the driver's side sliding door opened without warning. Both the driver and passenger sliding doors opened without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The dealer replaced the remote, voltage regulator…
Steering
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. There were no injuries and a police report…
On may 2, 2013, about 10am, I was on my way home. The steering wheel suddenly out of control and my car hit on a car park on the street side with none inside. My car had severe damage and cost about $10,000.00 to fix. The other car I hit on had medium damage. The air bag pop out with a lot of dust and it was flat. A…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that when they applied the brakes, the brake pedal was resistant, then released and extended to the floor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was software that caused the braking system to delay. The contact was not told that the…
The engine stops without warning have had to go to gm dealer and get code to start it next three times I just wait in traffic till it started now I am scared to drive it think this car needs to be recalled and fixed before it kills me or someone else, I paid the gm dealer to look at it and they couldn't tell me what…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Buick Terraza recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Full defect summary
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Power sliding door
Summary
Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's
Power sliding door opening
Summary
Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 MPH.odi has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea07-019) to further assess this issue.
Questions about the 2006 Buick Terraza
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Terraza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (14 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); stability control (12 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Buick Terraza have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 19, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Buick Terraza?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Terraza model year since 2000, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.