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: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 54 complaints about the 2006 Buick Terraza describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 25,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20073
- 20069
- 200520
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
Abs system failure brakes lock up while auto is in motion happened 3 times 1 time at moderate speed 35 MPH in major intersection with loss of control of vehicle.
Warning light systems (ABS, stability, tire traction, engine) all illuminating for 10 weeks; have taken into buick dealership 5 times and systems continue to illuminate; they cannot fix problem & gm was notified with complaint filed and still no action; this is a handicapped equipped vehicle used to transport family member.
2006 buick terraza has vibration in the seats, floor and steering wheel. Consumer states that the vehicle still vibrates when reaching about 40 MPH. The vibration has now affected the whole vehicle. *kb the dealer has made 5 repair attempts and will no longer attempt to repair the vibration problem. At 13,000 miles the ABS and stability system had to be repaired.
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
Service bulletins that may apply
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
- Service brakes
- Various ABS dtc's and intermittent concerns
- Pulsation/vibration when applying brakes (repair rotor variation and install new front brake shields) nj
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2006 Buick Terraza abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2006 Buick Terraza?
9 of 54 owner complaints about the 2006 Buick Terraza (17%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Buick Terraza?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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