2005 Buick Terraza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Traction Control System (9) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (9) · Structure:body:door (7)
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99 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2010-03-19 · campaign 10V110000 · 5,375 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (561)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · PIT3532C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-12 · PIP6057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information discusses a possible moan noise from the rear axle , engineering is reviewing the concern.
Showing the 6 most recent of 561 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-03 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a deer. the steering wheel air bag deployed and ripped into pieces. there were sparks and smoke coming from the air bag. the contact did not sustain an injury, and medical attention was not received. a police report was not…”
2021-12-08 · Steering:steering Wheel /Handle Bar:yaw/Angle Sensor · 151,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, while making a left turn, the vehicle loss motive power and jerked before stalling. the electronic stability warning light illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the contact took the vehicle…”
2019-05-21 · Steering · 134,509 mi“hello, i have a 2005 buick terraza cx awd. my abs and traction control lights came on and when it did the vehicle started to apply the brakes itself pulling the vehicle to the left while driving. i couldn't control the vehicle. i started reading up on this, and it appears many other owners of this vehicle been having this same unsafe problem over t…”
2018-08-06 · Service Brakes · 5,000 mi“brakes felt uneasy stopping did not respond right away sometime had to pull a side to prevent accident. alternator don't start at all and abs light stayed on most of time many repairs done same problem at dealer ship.…”
2018-04-20 · Structure:body“power sliding door alarm will sound going down the road saying the door is ajar even when door is locked closed…”
2018-02-20 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and the "track system" and "stability" indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was taken to the rogers dabbs chevrolet dealer at 1501 w government st. in brandon, ms where the vehicle was diagnosed. the diagnosis results were undetermine…”
2017-06-20 · Steering · 84,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. while driving 5 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel and brake pedal seized. also, the abs and traction control indicators illuminated. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fire hydrant. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and there were no in…”
2016-10-03 · Wheels · 90,900 mi“at 90,900 mileage on my van, i started experiencing problems with my stability control, abs, and my traction control system. when driving at numerous speeds, the stability control system would kick in, would grab at my drivers side front wheel and make the van swerve to the left. on the instrument panel, it would say to "service stability control…”
2016-09-28 · Steering · 86,000 mi“the ignition switch was disengaged when the van hit a bump while in motion on a highway. i was able to put it in natural and restart it but it was a very frightening ordeal. this has also happened on streets traveling 30 mph.…”
2016-08-10 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 117,297 mi“when driving, usually at highway speeds, one of the front brakes will automatically grip, making the nose dive and making it hats to maintain control of the vehicle. the message displayed says to service the stability control system, which we have done with no resolution. we have nearly gotten in wrecks.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.