2005 BUICK TERRAZA Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 2005 BUICK TERRAZA
2 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BUICK TERRAZA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints
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. ON ONE OCCASION, THE CHILD PASSENGER FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DOOR OPENED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONTACT SIDE SWIPING A MAILBOX POST ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT A LATER DATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS TAKEN BY THE POLICE OR FIRE...
DT: THE CONTACT TRIED TO USING THE HORN BUT MOST OF THE TIME COULD NOT GET IT TO BLOW. EVEN WHEN PRESSING HARD ON THE HORN IT WOULD NOT WORK. ONE MUST HIT IT CORRECTLY IN ORDER TO GET IT TO WORK PROPERLY. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO AGREED IT TOOK A LOT OF FORCE FOR THE HORN TO WORK. THE DEALER HAD A REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT THE HORN. THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS DOUBTFUL THAT GMC WOULD FIX THE HORN. HE STATED IT WAS A SENSOR THAT FAILED, IT SEND A MESSAGE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IT WAS SENDING WRONG INFORMATION. WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE BRAKES WOULD CLAMP DOWN AND SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE IN MOTION TO CONTINUE ON. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTEN AND DIM ON THEIR OWN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IN ORDER...
Other 2005 BUICK TERRAZA Problem Areas
Electrical System
23 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
22 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Traction Control System
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Baryawangle Sensor
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint