Does the 2006 Buick Terraza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Buick Terraza, the most recent reported on March 19, 2010 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Terraza?

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (11).

How many 2006 Buick Terraza complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 54 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Buick Terraza recalls and problems

2 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Buick Terraza.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Buick Terraza recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 10V110000 · reported March 19, 2010 · BRAUN CORPORATION · 5,375 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 05V552000 · reported December 7, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
The risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system11
Electronic stability control (ESC)11
Structure11
Service brakes, hydraulic8
Suspension8
Latches/locks/linkages6
Service brakes6
Steering6
Equipment3
Power train3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 29, 2025 · Structure
This vehicle has significant rust damage on the frame located on the driver's side of the vehicle the rust has gone through the frame causing it to be unsafe.

May 6, 2022 · Steering · 149,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Terraza. The contact stated that the antitheft alarm engaged inadvertently, causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. The START/STOP Disabled message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a steering wiring cable might be detached. The vehicle…

Aug 8, 2021 · Suspension
Rear suspension Reported March 19 2020. Campaign # 1ov110000 It sounds terrifying. Like the whole back of the. Back ankle will fall off going down the road. And then. If you have to back up. It sounds worse

Jul 18, 2018 · Service brakes · 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ESC, ABS, AND ANTI-THEFT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…

Aug 15, 2016 · Suspension · 95,100 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V110000 (SUSPENSION)…

Terraza model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	2	120	5	1
2006	2	54	4	0
2007	1	33	0	0
2008	1	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2005 Terraza has the most complaints (120). All Buick Terraza years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Buick Terraza have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Buick Terraza, the most recent reported on March 19, 2010 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Terraza?: Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (11).
How many 2006 Buick Terraza complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 54 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 29, 2025.