Hello, I have a 2005 buick terraza cx awd. My ABS and traction control lights came on and when it did the vehicle started to apply the brakes itself pulling the vehicle to the left while driving. I couldn't control the vehicle. I started reading up on this, and it appears many other owners of this vehicle been having this same unsafe problem over the years and no recall is been done. This is a very serious issue!!! I'm surprise no one has been involved in an accident and been killed. I also notice this has been reported many times as well to the manufacture and they haven't done anything about it but come up with excuses to the owners like myself. Do someone has to be killed before a recall is done? I myself is going to take my video I had filming on my windshield when this incident ocurred and send it to all the major news media groups in this country and put it on social media as well. Thank you for reviewing my complaint, and hopefully the government make buick the manufacture do a safety recall asap. I can't upload my video because it's over the maximum size allowed to upload on this website.
Buick Terraza abs comes on
32 of the 207 owner complaints about the Buick Terraza describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 32
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 57,320
By model year
Often reported together
Jerking 5Pulling 4Check engine light 4Grinding brakes 2Transmission failure 1Sudden acceleration 1Stalling 1Slipping 1
What owners say
Brakes felt uneasy stopping did not respond right away sometime had to pull a side to prevent accident. Alternator don't start at all and ABS light stayed on most of time many repairs done same problem at dealer ship.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick terraza. While driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel and brake pedal seized. Also, the ABS and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (ron smith buick gmc 1900 auto center drive, merced, ca 95340), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
At 90,900 mileage on my van, I started experiencing problems with my stability control, ABS, and my traction control system. When driving at numerous speeds, the stability control system would kick in, would grab at my drivers side front wheel and make the van swerve to the left. On the instrument panel, it would say to "service stability control". This has happened when I was traveling at 40 MPH, at 20 MPH, and just starting to drive after taking a turn. This has also happened to me today to where I was pressing the brake and the traction control kicked in on dry pavement while I was going less than 30 MPH. I have had my 4 children in the vehicle when this has occurred and has scared them as well as myself and my husband. This vehicle is our main form of transportation.
Abs and stability control light always on
The ABS traction control is now coming on all the time. I understand this has been a big problem for buick. They have not fixed any problems on these. Wish they would recall them for this problem as this is not safe. It comes on going down the road and makes a funny noise. This van has had so many problems that it should be recalled.
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 2005 buick terraza. While driving at various speeds, the check engine, electronic stability control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. While attempting to brake the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the stopping distance increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
I have had nothing but trouble from the start with our car's stability system. The back end was making a terrible thumping and grinding sound every time I would go over the slightest uneven surfaces. There have been multiple repairs made including replacing right rear bushing, rewelding of an unknown part on the right rear and the stabiltity/ABS systems repaired multiple times. Yet, the car continues to have suspension problems. It has a unstable, wobbly ride especially on the interstate. Among other things I've also had a wheel senor replaced. We bought a buick terraza conversion van and have come to find out that they have a problem with the rear end that affects the stability of the car. I called braun mobility about a recall for the suspension problems and informed them of the multiple repairs. Superior mobility inspected the car again and has been my ongoing contact for problems with the car.they referred me to beck auto service who has done must of the repairs. Early on, shortly after we purchased the car, there was some sort of wiring problem that caused the "check engine" light to continually come on which was repaired by andy mohr gm dealer. To add insult to injury, I've had trouble lately with the van not wanting to start because the key won't turn in the ignition. In addition, we've had ongoing problems with the automatic doors malfunctioning; both power doors on the vehicle have failed to close on several occasions. The power door on the driver's side ocassionally requires multiple attempts to close and often the door warning chimes will not go off, even when the door is closed. I am still having suspension problems and would like to have a solution that works. This vehicle is used to transport my diabled husband and the ongoing problems have been extremely frustrating. The car is a 2007 buick terraza with less than 44,000 miles!!!
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Terraza abs
Why does the abs come on in the Buick Terraza?
Owners who report it most often also describe jerking or lurching, pulls to one side and check engine light.
Which Buick Terraza years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (20 complaints), 2006 (9 complaints) and 2007 (3 complaints).
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