2005 BUICK TERRAZA Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2005 BUICK TERRAZA

2 exterior lightingheadlights 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.

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Exterior Lightingheadlights 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...
#10146351 |
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ALL OF THE LIGHTS DIMMED. THE FAN MOTOR LOST POWER. THIS HAPPENED EIGHT TIMES ON A TEN MILE DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND THEY REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, BUT THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. THE ENGINEERS FOR THE MANUFACTURER SENT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 40 TESTS TO RUN ON THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE ZONE MANAGER FOR THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT DEEM IT A SAFETY HAZARD. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP TEST DROVE ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE LOT AND FOUND IT HAD THE SAME DEFECT. IN ADDITION, UPON PURCHASE, THE REAR DOOR HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THE DOOR, IT WAS TOO LOOSE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE LEVELING SYSTEM, TWICE WHEN TRYING TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE IT...

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 Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 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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