NHTSA — Electronic Stability Control Problems

1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
111,277 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2006 Buick Terraza brakes problems

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2006 Buick Terraza Owner Comments

problem #11

May 062019

Terraza

  • 149,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the antitheft alarm engaged inadvertently, causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. The START/STOP Disabled message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a steering wiring cable might be detached. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred twice while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were completed. The contact also stated that the electronic stability control and the traction control warning lights had illuminated while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear driver's side door handle was fractured. The contact also stated that the rear passenger's side sliding door handle was fractured and she noticed that the sliding door wiring cable had detached, causing the door lock chime to engage while driving as the door would no longer close completely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #10

Feb 272012

Terraza

  • 150,000 miles
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.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #9

Feb 292016

Terraza

  • 248,747 miles
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.

- Vanville, IL, USA

problem #8

Feb 012016

Terraza

  • 161,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The veh has a niose in the rearafter start up, sometimes it go away after driving for a while but it come back over and over again, I took it to the dealership they suggested I replace the controlled arm right and left and replace the steering sensor along with the thermostat and this will fix the problem the cost will be $1,500. Is this a recall problem.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #7

Feb 262015

Terraza

  • 113,000 miles
I bought this vehicle in Feb. 2015. About a week after purchase I was going to work one night and the vehicle suddenly veered to the left and brakes locked. The stability light then came on. I pulled over and shut the van off and restarted it. No light was on then. About one month later it did it again. This time I was going about 50 miles ph. A car behind me almost hit me from behind due to the sudden stop.another month went by before it started doing it again. This time it veered into the path of a semi tractor trailer. I then called the dealership and they agreed to have it fixed. I got it back a week later and it still has the same issue. This problem is going to cause a major accident and hopefully no one gets killed!!!!!! Buick needs to recall these vans immediately.

- Claremont, NC, USA

problem #6

Jul 282014

Terraza 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
Problem, stability control light stay on. Problem, traction control light stay on.

- Carneys Point, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jan 062014

Terraza 6-cyl

  • 136,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Baltimore, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 072013

Terraza 6-cyl

  • 97,000 miles
Stability systems malfunction.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 062011

Terraza

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the stability control warning light illuminated, causing the brakes to activate without warning. When the failure occurred, the vehicle would become difficult to control. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who recalibrated the vehicle however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was 65,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 252009

Terraza

  • 42,000 miles
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.

- Lake Lure, NC, USA

problem #1

Feb 082008

Terraza 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
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.

- Morganton, NC, USA

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