2005 Buick Terraza: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Lights, Visibility · 137,000 miles · WI

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

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Lights, Seats · 50,000 miles · MI · 1 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 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 Dec 8, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 29,000 miles · KY · crash · fire

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 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 Jun 21, 2006 · Electrical, Suspension · GA

Vibration at 50+ MPH. Pulsating, vibrating when braking. Uneven wear on tires (feathering) noticed at 3,000 miles. Horn takes a lot of pressure to make it work. 2 metro buick dealers say all above is normal and can not find anything wrong. One dealer printed 2 service bulletins to show me gm says it is normal. Headlights and interior lights dim and brighten on their own. Have had numerous oncoming cars blink their high beams at me thinking my high beams are on. I was denied in my request for a buick official to get involved. Van is now 9 months old and only 8,000 miles because it is unbearable to drive with all that shaking.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · OH

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 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.