2006 Buick Terraza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (6) · Suspension (5) · Steering (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
48 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 (698)
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 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 698 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-29 · Structure:body“this vehicle has significant rust damage on the frame located on the driver's side of the vehicle the rust has gone through the frame causing it to be unsafe. …”
2022-05-06 · Steering · 149,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. the contact stated that the antitheft alarm engaged inadvertently, causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. the start/stop disabled message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a steering wiring cable might be detached. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failu…”
2021-08-08 · Suspension“rear suspension reported march 19 2020. campaign # 1ov110000 it sounds terrifying. like the whole back of the. back ankle will fall off going down the road. and then. if you have to back up. it sounds worse …”
2018-07-18 · Traction Control System · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on more than one occasion. in addition, the traction control, esc, abs, and anti-theft indicators illuminated randomly. a dealer was not made aware of the failures. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided the contact wit…”
2016-08-15 · Suspension · 95,100 mi“tl* 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 vehicle was not repaired. …”
2016-06-08 · Service Brakes“abs and stability control light always on…”
2016-03-10 · Service Brakes · 248,747 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and decelerated. the check engine, abs, and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle started veering to the side. the contact pulled the vehicle over and turned off the engine. the contact restarted the vehic…”
2016-02-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages · 50,000 mi“tl* 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 not notified of the failure.…”
2016-02-01 · Suspension · 161,300 mi“the veh has a niose in the rearafter start up, sometimes it go away after driving for a while but it come back over and over again, i took it to the dealership they suggested i replace the controlled arm right and left and replace the steering sensor along with the thermostat and this will fix the problem the cost will be 1,500.00. is this a recal…”
2015-07-29 · Unknown Or Other · 123,000 mi“while making a left turn onto another street at approximately 12 mph, the left rear ball joint pulled completely unseated. this caused the wheel to no longer spin and pushed the top against the frame causing damage to the following: upper control arm, upper pivot bushing, and knuckle on the left rear wheel. i did have the ball joint replaced and cu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.