Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on more than one occasion. In addition, the traction control, ESC, ABS, and anti-theft indicators illuminated randomly. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided the contact with case number: 8-442‑863‑4921. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2006 Buick Terraza brakes problems
14 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Buick Terraza brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Buick Terraza brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Buick Terraza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs and stability control light always on
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.
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.
Problem, stability control light stay on. Problem, traction control light stay on.
Stability systems malfunction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. The contact stated that the sliding doors would open independently without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would lunge forward and suddenly accelerate. In addition, the contact mentioned that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. While driving approximately 10 MPH the brakes unexpectedly locked for a few seconds. The contact was able to resume driving normally. The identical failure occurred three different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick terraza. The contact stated that when they applied the brakes, the brake pedal was resistant, then released and extended to the floor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was software that caused the braking system to delay. The contact was not told that the software failed. The vehicle also intermittently failed to start and the contact was told that it was also because of the software. The contact was concerned that there was a central issue with the computer in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72,150 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 05/24/11*lj the also stated the left signal light was replaced three times and the oil level was constantly low. Updated 05/26/11
My vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes. The same system is used for traction control and stability control. My vehicle is prone to brake sensor failures. Whenever one of the sensors fails the onboard diagnostic system disables all 3 of these safety features. I currently have the third sensor failure since I have owned the vehicle.
Questions about the 2006 Buick Terraza brakes
Does the 2006 Buick Terraza have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Buick Terraza, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Buick Terraza brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buick Terraza brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Terraza have bad brakes?
The Buick Terraza model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (19 complaints) and 2006 (14 complaints).
Other 2006 Buick Terraza problems
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