2006 Buick Terraza: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 54 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (17% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2025
“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”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2020
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2016
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“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2016
“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.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Feb 2016
“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”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2014
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2014
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2014
“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”Owner report · Structure · May 2013
“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”Owner report · Steering · May 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2006 Buick Terraza reliable?
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Buick Terraza. The most complained-about area is structure (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Buick Terraza problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 42,498 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Buick Terraza have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:rear. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.