2005 Buick Terraza Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Buick Terraza. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V110000Mar 19, 20105,375 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Buick Terraza 2005–2008, Pontiac Montana 2005–2008, Chevrolet Uplander 2005–2008

  Reported issue: The braun corporation has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.

  Possible consequence: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

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• 05V287000Jun 20, 200514,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake
  Covers: Buick Terraza 2005, Pontiac Montana 2005, Saturn Relay 2005 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA07019Power sliding doorClosed · Dec 11, 2007
• PE07044Power sliding door openingClosed · Aug 16, 2007
• PE05063Electrical harness damageClosed · Nov 29, 2005

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