KnownCarProblems2007 Buick Terraza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Buick Terraza, most often about the body and structure (39% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Terraza model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Buick Terraza problems
Body and structure
13 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Purchased 2007 Buick Terraza, both sliding doors have had ongoing issues. The vehicle has been in for repair multiple times per door, at one point I was told by the repair technician, as I handed him pieces of the door mounting, that it is a good thing I didn't open it one more time as the door likely would have…
Sliding side doors will not close and lock, will open when driving down the road, at red light , night times lights dim and alarm goes off ,nothing lights up on dash , drains batt- in shop 4 or 5 x"s when talked to corp. Office about the danger of grandkids in back, stated due to living in florida, being wet, there is…
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Both power doors on vehicle have failed to close on several occasions. Serviced three times on passenger side and twice on driver side.
The automatic doors will not close properly and at times just open up. If I am able to close the doors, the door alarm continues to sound and will do so for several hours. I have had it looked at by the dealership and have been told it is fixed several times. I bought this vehicle new and it has less than 30000 miles…
Brakes
6 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
As I took off from a stop light, the van jerked so hard , it felt as if it was hit from behind. The next light within 5 miles, the same thing from a stop. A few days later it was much worse and the service stability control system code came up. After having it checked( immedialely), there was no code found in the vans…
Tl contact's employer owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. After driving the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes at 30 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact had to maneuver onto a grassy area and then apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a dealer and they stated that the brake fluid was…
Suspension
5 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
The contact owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would read inaccurately, the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the rear end of the vehicle would shake intermittently. The vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign id number: 10v110000 (suspension:rear)…
Rear shocks do not perform correctly. Braun raised the body 2" when making this an entervan. The rear shocks never dampened movement during the first 2" of travel. Wheel hop caused the rear tires to cup and become out of balance. When rotated to the front during normal tire rotation, the van became very difficult to…
Electrical
4 complaints · 12%Purchased a 2007 Buick Terraza in 2008 with 10000 miles on it. One owner. Now I know why. I am on a first name basis with the service department that tries to fix my problems. The power sliding doors are unsafe and a nightmare. Have stood in pooring rain,freezing temps,and snow trying to get a door to close. Has been…
Sliding side doors will not close and lock, will open when driving down the road, at red light , night times lights dim and alarm goes off ,nothing lights up on dash , drains batt- in shop 4 or 5 x"s when talked to corp. Office about the danger of grandkids in back, stated due to living in florida, being wet, there is…
Stability control
3 complaints · 9%We have a 2007 Buick Terraza cx with 11,000 miles, which was our worst mistake. It was a program vehicle. We have continually had problems with the automatic door malfunctioning. It has been taken apart and everything replaced and still it does not want to shut. The service traction light comes on along with the pump…
2007 Buick Terraza. Stability system/traction control/ABS causes front brakes to engage without warning. This has occurred no less that 25 times. Speed at time of incident has been from 10 to 55 MPH. Ratcheting sound occurs (same as when traction control applies in slippery conditions); front tips down as left brake…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%When the fuel tank is filled with 1/4 tank or below and is parked on a slight decline, the fuel gauge will drop below empty and the low fuel light will illuminate. Sometimes the vehicle will have a hard time starting or will not start at all until the vehicle is pushed onto a more level surface. It has been into the…
Fuel gauge said I had 1/8 tank of gas when vehicle sputtered and died. Vehicle was blocking a lane of traffic on a busy street. Vehicle had to be pushed off the road with help of good samaritan. Dealer verified vehicle was out of gas and sending unit was at fault.
Air bags
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would read inaccurately, the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the rear end of the vehicle would shake intermittently. The vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign id number: 10v110000 (suspension:rear)…
The contact owns a 2007 Buick Terraza. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The intermittent failure also occurred when driving. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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.
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
Questions about the 2007 Buick Terraza
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Terraza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); doors and locks (7 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Buick Terraza have?
- 1 recall 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 2007 a bad year for the Buick Terraza?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Terraza model year since 2000, with 33 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.