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Buick Terraza recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 207 owner complaints for the Buick Terraza, covering model years 2005 to 2008. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (120), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 207 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2005–2008)
  • most complaints: 2005 (120 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (52 complaints)
  • latest recall 10V110000 (reported Mar 19, 2010)
  • 9 complaints reporting a crash (4.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.5%)
  • 9 complaints reporting an injury (4.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Buick Terraza complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 120 of 207, or 58.0%. Next come 2006 (54) and 2007 (33).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Buick Terraza owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2007Column chart of 207 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2005 with 120. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 120 complaints12020052006: 54 complaints5420062007: 33 complaints332007
Buick Terraza complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Buick Terraza complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20051205140
2006544050
2007330000
All model years2079190

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Buick Terraza components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 52 complaints (25.1% of all 207), followed by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (36) and Structure (36).

Components named most often in Buick Terraza complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Buick Terraza complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System5225.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3617.4%
Structure3617.4%
Latches/Locks/Linkages2914.0%
Suspension2512.1%
Steering2110.1%
Service Brakes209.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic199.2%
Traction Control System125.8%
Power Train104.8%
Air Bags94.3%
Electronic Stability Control83.9%
Engine73.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling62.9%
Exterior Lighting62.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Buick Terraza recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Terraza, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2008. The 2005 and 2006 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Buick Terraza recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns2006: 2 campaigns2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 10V110000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2005–2008

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V287000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model year 2005

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' To meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.

    Consequence:
    When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Buick Terraza questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Buick Terraza have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Buick Terraza, covering model years 2005 to 2008. The most recent, 10V110000, was reported on March 19, 2010 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2005 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Buick Terraza model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 120 of the 207 complaints in NHTSA’s file (58.0%). The next are 2006 (54) and 2007 (33). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Buick Terraza complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 52 complaints, or 25.1% of all 207. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (36) and Structure (36) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Buick Terraza?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Buick dealer.

How many Buick Terraza complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 207 complaints, 9 report a crash, 1 a fire, 9 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.