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Buick Terraza 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Buick Terraza: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

120Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V287000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V110000.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V287000Reported June 20, 2005 - 14,600 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 14,600 vehicles across all affected models.

10V110000Reported March 19, 2010 - 5,375 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 5,375 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200518
200617
20076
200810
20097
201012
201110
20123
20136
201412
20155
20167
20171
20183
20191
20211
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.