2005 BUICK TERRAZA Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#10175575 | Crash Fire
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...
#10141274 |
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
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