10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,693 miles

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problem #9

Jun 282014

Terraza 6-cyl

  • 62,075 miles
During cruise on highway (I-95 in Florida) while on vacation the left rear power sliding door became unlatched and warning chimes sounded repeatedly and interior lights illuminated, this occurred several times again on this trip there was an investigation by the NHTSA in 2008 report #EA07019 which determined no defect was present which would require a recall. I beg to differ with that assessment there most certainly is a problem here, GM issued tsb #07-08-007 and #07-08-007 A-D which tells dealerships how to repair this problem. Please look into this matter again it is very unsettling to have my kids riding in the rear and having a door unlatch at highway speeds thank you for your time and consideration.

- Holland, PA, USA

problem #8

Feb 052014

Terraza

  • 95,000 miles
2005 Buick Terraza while doors are locked and you are driving down the road. The sliding doors decide to open all on their own. You have to stop the van and shut the doors. With the door buttons are turned off they still open just not as often.

- Oak Hill, OH, USA

problem #7

May 032012

Terraza

  • 130,000 miles
My passenger doors will not lock also door open why driving and my T/C come on why driving 55 to 60 miles a hour its feels like U on brakes slow down.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Aug 012010

Terraza

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Terraza. The contact was driving 45 mph when both rear passenger doors opened intermittently. The failure occurred on four previous occasions. The doors will only close when they are locked, but the car alarm sounds, while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired, and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

- Bonney Lake, WA, USA

problem #5

Apr 012008

Terraza 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
2005 Buick terazza rear passenger sliding door will not close or stay closed. When closed, an alarm sounds continuously. Have had this issue serviced by Buick for over three years. Buick has replaced some of the parts, but it continues to happen. The problem still exists today.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

Nov 172009

Terraza

  • 71,000 miles
I was involved in an accident and had front end damage. The air bag sensor and light are on indicating that the air bag deployed; however, it did not. We have also experienced electrical problems as well with the van. The sliding door chime comes on randomly when I we are driving. Work had to be done previously on the wiring. Occasionally I hear rattling noises from the front end of the vehicle when I drive. The van also shakes excessively when approaching speeds over 45-50 miles per hour when I put on the brakes.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #3

Sep 022009

Terraza

  • 56,158 miles
Door locks will not unlock, they just click. Was able to jimmy front doors but then they would not lock. Had baby been in back seats there was no way to get them out without someone very small climbing over the front seat into the far back, very dangerous. On star could not remote open vehicle either. Drove to dealership and discovered the remote fob thought it was locking the car and started it. Dealership says they have never seen this happen before.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 012008

Terraza

  • miles
The driver's side power sliding door constantly would lock and unlock while driving. It would also not shut and emit a warning bell even when nothing was obstructing the door. I was told it would cost over $1000 to replace the sensor and that might not even fix it. I finally had the dealer disconnect the automatic door. So we now open and close it manually. This is a safety issue, since the lock/unlock would occur when in drive and due to the number of complaints something needs to be done.

- Carthage, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 272009

Terraza

  • 32,000 miles
Power sliding doors in the rear fail to close on a repeated basis, often having to try and close them 10 to 12 times. After reading about this known issue and how others vehicle owners have reported the door(s) opening on their own while driving, I felt I needed to report my malfunction with the door sensors.

- Southampton, MA, USA