2006 Buick Terraza problems
The Buick Terraza is a five-door minivan marketed by Buick from 2005 to 2007 model years as a luxury crossover sport van. The Terraza was a badge engineered variant of the Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn minivans sharing the U platform; (Uplander, Montana SV6, and Relay respectively), all manufactured in Doraville, Georgia.
Design
The Terraza retailed at US$28,110 in 2005 ($43,853 in 2023 dollars ), and debuted with one engine, a 3.5 L High Value V6 generating 200 hp (149 kW) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) of torque. For 2006, a 3.9 L LZ9 V6, with 240 hp (179 kW) and 240 lb·ft (332 Nm) torque. The Terraza offered leather seats, and faux wood trim on the center stack, offered also on the steering wheel and gear shift knob.
For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine. Consequently, the optional AWD system was also dropped. A flex-fuel version of the 3.9 L V6 also became available for the Terraza's third season. The 2007 Terraza equipped with side airbags scored a "good" in the frontal offset and an "acceptable" in the side impact Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests.
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Common 2006 Buick Terraza problems
The Buick Terraza, a minivan produced by General Motors, has been reported to have several common problems by its owners. These problems include intermittent heating and cooling fan operation, malfunctioning cigarette lighter/power plug-ins, issues with door locking and unlocking mechanisms, inadequate air conditioning, faulty thermostats, and problems with the gas cap and sliding doors.
One of the most frequently reported issues is the intermittent operation of the front console fan and back overhead fans for heating and cooling. This problem can be frustrating for drivers and passengers, as the fans may start blowing air intermittently, leaving the vehicle's interior uncomfortable.
Another common problem is the malfunctioning cigarette lighter/power plug-ins. This issue can affect the ability to charge electronic devices or use other accessories that rely on this power source.
The Terraza's door locking and unlocking mechanisms have also been reported to malfunction. In some cases, the doors may not all lock or unlock with the toggling of the door lock button, requiring manual locking or unlocking of each door. Additionally, key fobs may stop working, further complicating the locking and unlocking process.
The air conditioning system in the Terraza has also been reported to blow out air that is not as cold as it should be. This issue can be especially problematic during hot weather, leaving the vehicle's interior uncomfortable and potentially affecting the health and well-being of the occupants.
Furthermore, the Terraza's thermostat has been reported to malfunction, causing the engine to fail to heat up to the proper temperature. This issue can affect the vehicle's performance and fuel efficiency, as well as the comfort of the occupants during cold weather.
Another common problem with the Terraza is the malfunctioning of the gas cap, which can trigger the check engine light. This issue can be especially problematic during long trips, as it can affect the vehicle's fuel efficiency and performance.
Finally, the sliding doors on both sides of the Terraza have been reported to be slow to respond to opening. This issue can affect the convenience and safety of entering and exiting the vehicle, especially for those with mobility issues or young children.
These common problems with the Buick Terraza can affect the vehicle's performance, safety, and comfort. While some of these issues may be relatively minor and easy to fix, others may require more extensive repairs or replacement of parts. It is important for Terraza owners to be aware of these common problems and to take appropriate action to address them, either on their own or with the help of a qualified mechanic.
What was last year of Buick Terraza?
2007
The Terraza was discontinued after the 2007 model year, the GM's Doraville plant closed on 26 September 2008, and the last Terraza was assembled in June 2007.
What is the difference between the Buick Terraza CX and CXL?
Terraza CX seats have cloth inserts with leather bolsters in the first two rows, while the CXL has leather seat surfaces in the first two rows. A seven-passenger seating configuration is standard, with individual captain's chairs in both the first and second row positions.
Who makes Buick Terraza?
About Terraza
Based on the same platform as other General Motors brand minivans, the Terraza featured some notable standard upscale touches including Buicks QuietTuning technology and a suspension system featuring automatic load leveling.
How big is the gas tank on a 2006 Buick Terraza?
Used 2006 Buick Terraza - Specs & Features
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| EPA city/highway MPG | 16/23 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 19 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 400.0/575.0 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 25.0 gal. |
What was last year of Buick Terraza?
2007
The Terraza was discontinued after the 2007 model year, the GM's Doraville plant closed on 26 September 2008, and the last Terraza was assembled in June 2007.
How many miles per gallon does a Buick Terraza get?
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 406 fuel-ups and 140,895 miles of driving, the 2006 Buick Terraza gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.60 with a 0.27 MPG margin of error.
Who makes Buick Terraza?
About Terraza
Based on the same platform as other General Motors brand minivans, the Terraza featured some notable standard upscale touches including Buicks QuietTuning technology and a suspension system featuring automatic load leveling.
What is the difference between the Buick Terraza CX and CXL?
Terraza CX seats have cloth inserts with leather bolsters in the first two rows, while the CXL has leather seat surfaces in the first two rows. A seven-passenger seating configuration is standard, with individual captain's chairs in both the first and second row positions.
2006 Buick Terraza car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Terraza problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Structure problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Buick Terraza vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Buick Terraza
The NHTSA has received 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Buick Terraza. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Buick Terraza vehicles.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-06
- VIN: 5GADV33L46D
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 failure reoccurred twice while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were completed. The contact also stated that the electronic stability control and the traction control warning lights had illuminated while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear driver's side door handle was fractured. The contact also stated that the rear passenger's side sliding door handle was fractured and she noticed that the sliding door wiring cable had detached, causing the door lock chime to engage while driving as the door would no longer close completely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-03
- VIN: 5GADV23L66D
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-27
- VIN: 4GLDV13196D
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 WITH CASE NUMBER: 8-442-863-4921. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-12
- VIN: 5GADV33L26D
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,100.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-19
- VIN: 5GADV33L06D
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ALWAYS ON
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-29
- VIN: 5GADV23L4GD
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 248,747.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-06
- VIN: 5GADV33L16D
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: 5GADV23L56D
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 RECALL PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-26
- VIN: 5GADV23L96D
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 CURRENTLY AM IN NEED OF REPLACING THE BUSHING AND KNUCKLE. ALL IN ALL, THESE REPAIRS WILL HAVE COST ME: BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT AND LABOR APPROXIMATELY 267.00, BUSHING AND KNUCKLE 165.00, AND UPPER CONTROL ARM 65.00, PLUS TOOL RENTALS. LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING ANY FASTER AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT, BUT STILL IT CAUSED LOSS OF FUNCTION AND STEERING BASED ON THAT. THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA FOR THIS ISSUE BUT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED IN THE U.S. I'M SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING A LAWSUIT AGAINST GM FOR THIS AS IT IS USED NOT ONLY AS MY WORKING VEHICLE FOR MY JOB, BUT ALSO TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-26
- VIN: 5GADV33L26D
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MILES PH. A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO THE SUDDEN STOP.ANOTHER MONTH WENT BY BEFORE IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. THIS TIME IT VEERED INTO THE PATH OF A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER. I THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY AGREED TO HAVE IT FIXED. I GOT IT BACK A WEEK LATER AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND HOPEFULLY NO ONE GETS KILLED!!!!!! BUICK NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VANS IMMEDIATELY.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-08
- VIN: 5GADV33L26D
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 IS WRONG WITH IT BUT AGREED IT DID THE SAME THING TO THEM. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-10
- VIN: 5GADV33L96D
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS WON'T CLOSE. IT OPENS UP AGAIN WHEN THE CLOSING SLIDE DOOR TOUCHES THE FRAME. THIS HAPPENS EVERY A FEW DAYS!! VERY FRUSTRATING. AND I SAW THERE ARE 4 OR 5 SIMILAR COMPLIANT REPORTS ON THIS ALREADY. SO LOOKS LIKE IT DOES HAPPENS ON A NUMBER OF VEHICLES ALREADY, NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-28
- VIN: 5GADV33L06D
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: PROBLEM, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON. PROBLEM, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON. *JS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-15
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: IN 2013 HAD MY PASSENGER SLIDER DOOR FIXED FOR NOT OPENING HALF THE TIME OR IT WOULD JUST OPEN. I TOOK IT IN AND GOT IT FIX COST ME 800.00 AND THE SAME DAY GOT IT FIXED THE DRIVER DOOR DID THE SAME THING AND THE DEALER FINALLY GOT IT TO SHUT BUT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT OPENING ALL MY IT SELF AND THEN WE HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING IT TO CLOSE. I SEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE DOORS JUST WONDERING IF ANY PROBLEMS ARE WITH A RECALL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-06
- VIN: 5GADV33126D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 HAD TO NUMEROUS SHOPS WHO CANNOT LOCATE ISSUE. THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK SHUT- THEY COME FORWARD AND POP OUT AND REOPEN. MUST OPERATE MANUALLY. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GADV33L86D
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 LOT DUST BLOW ON MY FACE. THE AIR BAG HAD NO AIR AT ALL. IT WAS ALL FLAT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN KIND OF TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN FOR THREE YEARS. I THOUGHT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE BIG VEHICLE , SO I HAD NOT BROUGHT ATTENTION TO THE DEALER. I REQUEST THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE 2006 BUICK TERRAZA'S STEERING SYSTEM. I AM SURE THAT SOMETHING IS NOT QUITE RIGHT IN THE STEERING DESIGN AND MANUFACTURER. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GADV33L86D
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* 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 WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-07
- VIN: 5GADV33136D
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: STABILITY SYSTEMS MALFUNCTION. *TR
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-07
- VIN: 5GADV23L46D
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-14
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GADV33L16D
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ON 10/14/12, I PULLED INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY TO TURN MY VEHICLE. I WAS THEN HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE(T-BONED) WHICH IMPACTED THE MIDDLE OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER SINCE THE FORCE WAS SO HARD TO ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE AND MYSELF SUSTAINED CONCUSSIONS, BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THIS VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS HOWEVER NEITHER THE FRONT ARE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE POLICE REPORTS STATES THAT THE TRUCK THAT STRUCK MY VEHICLE WAS GOING 45MPH WHEN IT CRASHED INTO MY VEHICLE. FOR MY CAR TO BARLEY BE MOVING AND THE RATE OF SPEED. OF THE TRUCK IT'S MY IMPRESSION THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-05
- VIN: 5GADV23L46D
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD METAL TO METAL CLUNKING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS AND KNUCKLE. THE CONTINUOUS DEFECT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V110000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED AN INCENTIVE TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING UPON A RESPONSE FROM THE DISTRICT MANAGER FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-13
- VIN: 5GADV33116D
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD UNLOCK AND OPEN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-01
- VIN: 5GADX33L66D
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
- Summary: 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DOORS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ON ONE OCCASION, THE DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE HEATED SEATED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A SEAT ELEMENT ISSUE. *JB
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-06
- VIN: 4GLDV13196D
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO RECALIBRATED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-01
- VIN: 5GADV33L76D
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY LOCKED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING NORMALLY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
2006 Buick Terraza recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2006 Buick Terraza.
- Manufacturer: BRAUN CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
Negative 2006 Buick Terraza car reviews
Positive 2006 Buick Terraza car reviews
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I recently walked through the dealership and noticed that Buick made a van. It immediately caught my eye and the more I looked at it, the more I thought that for what was offered at the price, it was an absolute bargain. One of the things that impressed me the most was how quiet the vehicle was, even when it was fully loaded. I could hold a normal conversation without any issues. Now, 12,000 miles later, I still walk out to the parking lot and utter 'yeah!'
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Fantastic van! You got a great deal on it and didn't have to finance it. The price was so low and the features are amazing. It drives great and is an all-around great vehicle. You would definitely buy one again!
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I know that Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are popular choices, with Chrysler products leading the American pack. However, I have found the Buick Terraza to be an excellent ride, with all the luxuries of the top models, and at half the price. Although consumer ratings may be low, there are great deals available for GM's. I am not sure why the ratings are low, but I personally enjoy these vans. The vehicle is well-built and has a great look, almost SUV-like. The DVD system with wireless headphones is perfect for keeping the kids entertained, and I have not experienced any performance issues. As a mini-van, I am not expecting the same performance as the cars of my youth. If you are looking for a good van at a reasonable price, I highly recommend this American-made ride.
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The van rides really well and has great pickup for its size and weight. The brakes feel fantastic with no fade or shudder. The seats are super comfortable and there's loads of room for hauling things.
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This is the best car I have ever had. My wife always picks the vehicle. I only have one problem, and that is getting the little things fixed. We have a cottage in the north, and I have run out of gas three times because of a faulty gas gauge. On long trips, I tend to get a very severe ache in my right shoulder, and we think this is from the A/C unit, which has little control other than on/off.
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Khalid Daniel 2024-11-13
The interior design is very poor. The accelerator pedal is uncomfortable and can cause strain on the foot. The seat adjustment is insufficient for a six-foot driver. Unfortunately, there is no storage space between the front seats, and the cup holder blocks access to the storage space. Additionally, there is only one power outlet in the front area, which makes it difficult to use a phone charger and GPS at the same time. It would be helpful to have a hand grip on the passenger side to hold onto when entering or exiting. There are other deficiencies, but due to time constraints, I am unable to list them all. The wind and road noise are excessive, and there are many rattles. Unfortunately, the dealer has been unable to locate and fix them, and return visits to the dealer have been too frequent to attempt a fix. The CD player had to be removed and sent back.
Alek Smith 2024-10-19
Overall, I think this is a good van. It has lots of room and is very quiet. It rides nicely on the highway. Although I have had no major problems, I must say that the warranty work performed by Carl Black Buick was very poor.
Melvin Ritchie 2024-08-06
The overall experience has been good, but the A/C has gone out several times. It is important to note that this issue can be resolved, and it is not a major concern for long trips. While the dealers were unable to identify the root cause of the problem, I am confident that Buick will find a solution soon. I recommend this vehicle with the assurance that the A/C issue will be resolved. Thank you for considering this vehicle.
Geoffrey Nikolaus 2024-07-19
Although the initial experience with my used 3.9L V6 was not ideal, I have taken the necessary steps to address the issues I was experiencing. After some investigation, I discovered that the automatic sliding doors were causing the alarm bells to go off, but this was resolved with a simple computer chip update. While there were some inconsistencies with the transmission, the dealership was unable to find any underlying issues. Despite some road noise and rattling, I am confident in my decision to own this vehicle and look forward to enjoying it for years to come.
Kian Rutherford 2024-06-08
I am disappointed with the performance of my new van. From day one, it has stalled when starting, and I was informed that it is a manufacturer's problem that cannot be fixed. Additionally, there are several noises, from the tires to the seats, and the blind spots in the rear windows are bad due to the back headrest. The storage space in the back is also very limited. I have had to repair the sliding door, replace the weather stripes on the doors, install a new CD player, and replace two keypads in less than three years. The rear hatch is hard to close, there is no rear heat, and the non-auto sliding door is hard to close. Furthermore, there is no room between the front console and front storage area. It is worth noting that this model is no longer in production.