2005 Buick Terraza electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 42 complaints for the 2005 Buick Terraza, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights flickered when the vehicle was driven 0-60 MPH. When the vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer, the problem could not be recreated. The voltage regulator was replaced, but the problem continued. The lights failed to remain bright enough to see well at night. The computer programming was reflashed. The vehicle also had an ongoing issue with the starter, sliding door opening by itself when the vehicle was parked or while idling in park.
I was driving on the highway switching lanes on dry pavement, clear day, and the traction control system or the stability control system engaged causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate and swerve to the left. It happened to my wife and she called me crying saying she did not want to drive the car. I did not take her seriously, until she went out of town and the vehicle did the same to me on the highway. This traction control or stability control system has a problem and is a major safety concern.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Buick Terraza
- Stability control 29 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 16 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005