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Buick Terraza Lighting problems by year

7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Terraza's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Terraza lighting complaints

2005 Buick TerrazaLightsVisibility & wipersWheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. The contact stated that the headlights burned out, both of the rear wheels had no tread and the rear wiper blade failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the headlights, rear wheels and rear wiper motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 137,000. Updated 9/19/2017*cn

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility · WheelsNHTSA 10677011
2005 Buick TerrazaLightsSeats & seat belts1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. The contact stated that the headlights would flicker on and off on an intermittent basis. On one occasion the lights failed completely and illuminated again several moments later. In addition, the contact stated that the driver's side heated seat overheated and burned one of the contact's legs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The...

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failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 4/5/13 *cn the consumer stated it has been over two months, and the parts still has not arrived.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · SeatsNHTSA 10492087
2007 Buick TerrazaElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

Sliding side doors will not close and lock, will open when driving down the road, at red light , night times lights dim and alarm goes off ,nothing lights up on dash , drains batt- in shop 4 or 5 x"s when talked to corp. Office about the danger of grandkids in back, stated due to living in florida, being wet, there is nothing they can due. So until someone gets hurt or dies, it is more or less oh well... By the way still under warr. Dealer stated the same thing... Yes I have all paperwork to this, put in shop not even one week after bought with smoking under hood. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10472416
2006 Buick TerrazaBrakesTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBody, doors & structureLights

Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. While driving the driver's side sliding door opened without warning. Both the driver and passenger sliding doors opened without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The dealer replaced the remote, voltage regulator and a sensor. The failure mileage was 14,000, and the current mileage was 21,000. *Ak the consumer states possible bad rotors on front brakes. The consumer states abs light on after repairs, problems with transmission hard to shift gears, horn sounds when remote starting is used, dome lights go dim. Updated 05/23/07 *tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Power train · Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkages · Interior lightingNHTSA 10187662
2005 Buick TerrazaSteeringElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structureCrashFire

Dt*: the contact stated the headlights flickered when the vehicle was driven 0-60 mph. When the vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer, the problem could not be recreated. The voltage regulator was replaced, but the problem continued. The lights failed to remain bright enough to see well at night. The computer programming was reflashed. The vehicle also had an ongoing issue with the starter, sliding door opening by itself when the vehicle was parked or while idling in park. On one occasion, the child...

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passenger fell out of the vehicle when the door opened. There were no injuries sustained. There was a problem with the steering which resulted in the contact side swiping a mailbox post on the side of the road. At a later date when the vehicle was parked in the garage, the vehicle caught on fire. There were no reports taken by the police or fire department. The manufacturer was notified and the service dealer towed the vehicle back to the dealership.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10175575
2005 Buick TerrazaEngine & coolingElectrical systemLights

Dt: the contact stated while driving all of the lights dimmed. The fan motor lost power. This happened eight times on a ten mile drive. The vehicle has been to the dealership , and they replaced multiple components, but the problem got worse. The engineers for the manufacturer sent the service department 40 tests to run on the vehicle to diagnose the problem, but nothing was found. The zone manager for the manufacturer stated they were aware of the problem, but did not deem it a safety hazard. The service...

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manager at the dealership test drove another vehicle on the lot and found it had the same defect. In addition, upon purchase, the rear door had to be adjusted. The contact was unable to shut the door, it was too loose. Also, the vehicle had a problem with the leveling system, twice when trying to get into the vehicle it was completely dead. They could not unlock the vehicle, and had to get it towed. The dealership stated a switch that was not deactivating, causing the battery to die. This defect was repaired. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10146351
2005 Buick TerrazaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLights

Dt: the contact tried to using the horn but most of the time could not get it to blow. Even when pressing hard on the horn it would not work. One must hit it correctly in order to get it to work properly. He has taken the vehicle to the dealer, who agreed it took a lot of force for the horn to work. The dealer had a representative look at the horn. The representative was doubtful that gmc would fix the horn. He stated it was a sensor that failed, it send a message to the steering wheel, and it was...

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sending wrong information. When pressing the accelerator the brakes would clamp down and slow down the vehicle. This would cause the vehicle to stop while in motion to continue on. The contact stated the headlights brighten and dim on their own. The dealer replaced the alternator in order to correct the problem. The vehicle was having the same problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10141274

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