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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [elibom]
Written by: philg7 on Oct 5, 2011 12:17:34 PM
I have a 2005 Buick Terraza and the passenger side door also chimes all the time. I tried to adjustthe door which did not work. How can I tell if the plunger is the issue?
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [gmcustsvc]
Written by: elibom on Sep 2, 2011 7:55:48 AM
The power doors can be repaired and the Chime will go away, if you have someone that has electrical abilities. The springs in the door plungers will rust out and not make connection, the springs can be replaced with springs from a h-ware store. to completely fix the problem the plungers need to have small flexible wires soldered to the back end of them and to where they make the slide ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [gmcustsvc]
Written by: elibom on Sep 2, 2011 7:38:08 AM
The power doors can be repaired and the CHIME will stop, if you have someone that has electrical abilities. The springs in the door plungers will rust out and not make connection, the springs can be replaced with springs from a h,ware store. to completely fix the problem the plungers need to have small flexible wire wires soldered to the back end of them and to where they make the slide ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [amishka77]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Sep 1, 2011 11:48:21 AM
amishka77, Were you planning on taking the vehicle back to the dealership? Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of. Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [gmcustsvc]
Written by: amishka77 on Aug 28, 2011 4:16:03 PM
I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 and have had a similar problem. If we close the passenger side power sliding door with the manual option then it doesn't chime, but if we use the power door with the power option then it randomly chimes while I'm driving. We never know when it'll go off and so far with one exception we can park the van and manually open and close ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace [crzyldy]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Aug 17, 2011 12:32:41 PM
crzyldy, I would like to set up a case with GM Customer Assistance. In order to start the process I will need your complete contact information (including full name, mailing address and phone number), VIN, current mileage and the involved dealership sent to me in an email. Also, could you please provide a brief description of the problems you are experiencing as well as your screen name used on the forum? ... Read More
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2005 Buick Terraza door chime menace
Written by: crzyldy on Aug 16, 2011 8:59:36 AM
I have a 2005 Terraza and I have loved it - until the last year or so. The passenger sliding door never really worked that well and would sometimes not recognize the door was closed and locked and I would get the door chime problem. Then finally the cable for the sliding mechanism was hanging out of the door. When you pushed the button, you could hear the motor trying to ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems [stobar]
Written by: alastan on Jul 30, 2008 6:48:01 PM
I had a similar problem with my 05 Terraza. After a couple repairs at the shop, they figured out solution that has stopped the problem for me. On mine, they sanded the gold colored plate where the sliding door's contact sensors touch. That has corrected the problem with my van.
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AM Static, 2005 Terraza
Written by: xs11e on Jun 1, 2008 5:03:33 PM
I have really bad static on AM stations on my 2005 Buick Terraza, FM and CD and XM seem to be OK. Unfortunately, I almost always listen to AM radio because they broadcast the Arizona Diamondback games! Anyone have a similar problem or know how to fix it? Is it possible that GM left out all the filters so people would subscribe to XM radio? ;-)
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems [stobar]
Written by: markdel on Mar 29, 2008 9:14:24 AM
I own a 2006 Saturn Relay 3 and the only problem I've had is that intermittenly the Power door (right side) will close, then open slightly and close again like it was reseating or trying to relock... But, other than that, no problems. And, that only happens once or twice a month, maybe. I bought it in October of 2006, and have 28,000 miles on it. Mark
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems [stobar]
Written by: rlmiller9 on Mar 29, 2008 7:55:00 AM
I think they are the same vans? We actually really liked ours, had the backup helpers, dvd player, roomy. The mileage was good, I just got a bad feeling from it . Also had a 0% loan which made it even harder to trade, but we used it to (very occasionaly) pull our small boat and that made me even more nervous. I wanted to lease another but they stoped making ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems [rlmiller9]
Written by: stobar on Mar 29, 2008 7:13:56 AM
Thanks. I still have over 20K miles left on a 5 year, 60K, 0 deductible warranty, so I'll keep taking it back until they fix. I believe there might be a TSB on this, just need to research it. Have had it for over 2 years and love all the bells and whistles so no plan on trading it in. I've put 40K on it and the gas mileage is surprisingly ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems [stobar]
Written by: rlmiller9 on Mar 27, 2008 6:19:55 PM
Our Saturn Relay had the same issue, I think they fixed it and charged me like 200$, and when we were on vacation with some friends of ours that had an 8 year old odyseus and there doors still worked that was what made me decide to trade the saturn.
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2005 Buick Terraza Automatic Door problems
Written by: stobar on Mar 27, 2008 5:02:34 PM
My 2005 Buick Terraza has been having problems with the passenger side automatic door. Every once in awhile, the passenger side automatic door will close, but not fully latch, then open back up. It will not latch completely. I took it in to have it looked at and got the standard "could not duplicate problem". Is there a TSB on this or can someone steer me in the right direction for ... Read More
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Re: Not tracking straight [rawiri]
Written by: lilolbrenn on Dec 28, 2007 1:11:46 PM
My 2005 Buick Terraza does the same thing. I bought one in CA and noticed it pulled to the right. I went back to the dealer and had be bring up another van same year make and model. Same thing it pulled to the right. I went to other car dealerships just out of spike and test drove three different vans all same year make and model. They ALL pulled to ... Read More
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2005 Buick Terraza CXL questions
Written by: stobar on Apr 25, 2006 11:02:52 AM
I will be taking delivery of my CXL tomorrow. The vehicle was missing a few items since it was used as a demo the past year. The front floor mats were missing, although the dealership has ordered another set. The second row has the long floor mat. Was there also a floor mat for the third row seating area? There isn't one, but I'm unsure if it comes with one. Thanks. ... Read More
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Re: New 2005 Buick [genmtrfan]
Written by: stobar on Apr 22, 2006 5:06:36 PM
Thanks genmtrfan. We looked at the 2005's after the dealership had closed and decided to go back the next day and take a test drive. They had 5 2005's left on the lot, and two were a Terraza CX and CXL. We liked the options on the CXL and test drove it. After all was said and done (and playing hard ball by preparing to walk out twice), we ended up ... Read More
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Re: New 2005 Buick [stobar]
Written by: genmtrfan on Apr 19, 2006 12:42:45 PM
As the owner of an '05 Uplander, I would spend the extra cash to get the 3.9 liter in the 2006. Don't get me wrong, we love the van and it's been reliable but just be aware that you will have an issue with flickering lights, possibly side moldings that come unglued (not sure if the Terraza has that issue, or just the Uplander), a whistling noise on acceleration around 2500 ... Read More
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Re: New 2005 Buick [cla1]
Written by: stobar on Apr 19, 2006 10:29:19 AM
Thanks cla1. Haven't made it over to the dealer yet, but have received quotes on two Terraza's. Come to find out they have two leftover 05's left on the lot; a CX and a CXL. Since we have the GLS, the CXL would most likely have the same features. Since we are nearing end of April, I wonder if I can do much better than $5,700 under MSRP. I found out ... Read More
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Re: New 2005 Buick [stobar]
Written by: cla1 on Apr 18, 2006 8:17:42 PM
I don't think there were any significant changes in the 06 from 05. We also replaced an 01 Silo with the 05 Terraza and have been pleased although we did have the flickering lights issue which was fixed without problem by dealer doing the TSB on that issue. We also had a radio that was intermittent with no sound despite display and that was replaced. Otherwise nothing, nice on the road ... Read More
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New 2005 Buick
Written by: stobar on Apr 18, 2006 10:39:15 AM
Am thinking about trading in my 2001 Olds Silhouette on a Buick Terraza. Initially getting internet quotes from dealers. One dealer still has a new 2005 on the lot and is offering $5,700 off MSRP. Since I will be keeping it for several years, I'm not too concerned with a last years model, but wonder if I can do better on the price. Haven't had an opportunity to wade through the ... Read More
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Re: Terraza is not the first Buick's minivan.... [jerrywimer]
Written by: genmtrfan on Apr 14, 2006 5:26:27 AM
Jerry, Thanks for the info on the airbag rattle, now that I know it can be fixed, I'll be sure to get it in before 20K. Regarding the reliability of these vans in general, I would like to point out that what's not being discussed in this forum is a good thing. There are apparently not widespread issues with the critical functions of the van, such as major engine or transmission ... Read More
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Owner’s Manual Error - Heads up on oil changes
Written by: morewasabi on Feb 25, 2006 9:06:46 AM
In the 2005 Buick Terraza Owner’s Manual Page 5-95 there is an error. In the capacity grid it shows 4 qts for Oil change with filter. If you go online and down load the owner’s manual it is corrected to 4.5 qts. Found this out when the dealer was changing my oil. I bring my own Mobile 1 oil and only had 4 qts with me. Came up 1/2 qt shy. ... Read More
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Re: End of the CSV"s??? [jerrywimer]
Written by: morewasabi on Feb 17, 2006 12:23:25 PM
Yes a 5 speed on the Terraza would have been good. But one good thing is that the GM 4 speed transmission is rock solid. They don't usually go bad. Honda had many transmission problems from 2000-2004. To early to tell on the 2005, but they are making a humming noise. Did you also know that V6 Toyota and Lexus engines have had a problem in the past with the oil ... Read More
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Re: Test Drives of Minivans [soderholmd]
Written by: kcorey on Dec 29, 2005 4:44:45 PM
I'm so glad to see that someone else has had such a positive reaction to a GM dealer. I leased my '05 Terraza last February (2005). I now have 12,000 miles, and have enjoyed every one of them. I have 5 grandchildren, and they love riding in their grandparents car. Yes, we've brought their parents too, all 6 of them! We have the CXL (my wife HAD to have heated seats). ... Read More
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NHTSA Investigation
Written by: hammy233 on Dec 9, 2005 4:59:19 PM
NHTSA Probes Windshield Wiper and Headlight Problem in Some GM Models December 5, 2005 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary safety investigation of the Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV, Saturn Relay and Buick Terraza because of a flaw that could cause the headlights to go out. All of the vehicles in the investigation are from the 2005 model year. NHTSA has received information that the actuating ... Read More
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Re: Buick Terraza
Written by: kcorey on Sep 27, 2005 4:28:25 PM
Just an update on the Terraza's...I've got about 9,000 miles now...bought it in Feb. 2005. My dealer is great! I bring it in for service, and any problems he takes care of. Which leads me to the latest. I noticed a "clicking" sound from the front end, sort of like a loose shock absorber. Well, New York City is known for its' pot-holes, so the stabilizer links were wearing out. The ... Read More
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Re: Buick Terraza [tisco]
Written by: lilolbrenn on Sep 12, 2005 6:48:34 PM
I purchased a 2005 Buick Terraza and to my dismay 3 days later I noticed that the vehicle pulls to the right. I thought this was a simple alignment problem so I took it into the dealer. They checked everything over and could not find the problem. It was not alignment problems. The dealer called GM and GM stated they are aware that the vehicle is pulling to the right as ... Read More
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Re: cross bars [cla1]
Written by: lilolbrenn on Sep 12, 2005 6:35:16 PM
I just purchased cross--bars for my 2005 Buick Terraza. They run $168 for two and come with all the hardware. The dealer had a hard time locating them in their computer. They are listed under a unusual spot according to the dealer. I bought mine at Dow Lewis Yuba City CA
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Re: Update to no sound from radio/dvd/onstar, etc. [new2vans]
Written by: new2vans on Apr 27, 2005 9:41:58 PM
Just wanted to provide an update. The radio came in and my dealer replaced the original in my Uplander a couple of days ago. So far, all is working perfectly now. For a full description of the problem I was having, the following link should direct you to my original post: new2vans, "Chevrolet Uplander/Pontiac Montana SV6/Saturn Relay/Buick Terraza" #1908, 23 Mar 2005 7:08 pm :)
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A Face a Mother Could Love?
Written by: steve_ on Feb 18, 2005 8:34:25 AM
"Rich wood and gleaming chrome give the Terraza's cabin an upscale look. Most of our editors agreed that the van's interior is more luxurious than the Odyssey's, and breathes the same rarified air as the Sienna's class-leading, Lexus-like accommodations." Full Test: 2005 Buick Terraza CXL (Inside Line) Steve, Host
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Re: DVD Wireless headphones [guod]
Written by: isucyclonesfan on Jan 20, 2005 3:07:29 PM
I own a Montana SV6. It was as basic as I could find (26,645 MSRP including Delivery). Therefore I was researching the same question. I came across this bulletin at http://www.gmtechlink.com/images/issues/cnt_mo/TLcme.html#story1 Here is what it says System 3 -- DVD RSE The following two kits (p/n 15136091 and 15136092) are released for the 2005-07: - Buick Terraza - Chevrolet Uplander - Pontiac Montana SV6 - Saturn Relay TIP: ... Read More
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Edmunds review
Written by: bigdaddycoats on Nov 9, 2004 5:15:31 PM
Did I just read this on Edmunds??? I must be dreaming. http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/buick/terraza/100376640/roadtesta- rticle.html?articleId=103417&tid=edmunds.h..wkedmunds.firstdr- ive.1g.*
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terrazette # 3.0
Written by: jeffshadow on Jun 23, 2004 8:01:56 PM
Well, now I've seen the new Buick advertising on television and guess what ? - they're showing a BLACK 2005 Terraza ("Buick - we're not just a CAR company anymore...!). Of course it's just like GM to tease and then not produce this color, which is the ONLY color I will buy. Quest did not get my sale for 2004 because they did not make a black one, only smoke gray. ... Read More
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Terrazette
Written by: jeffshadow on Mar 2, 2004 1:07:23 AM
I just joined the Edmunds.com community and have read ALL the messages about the new GM vans and simply wish to state my intention: Buying a 2005 Buick Terraza and changing it into an 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette-already have the GM emblems ready to go. The bodies are so similar anyway-grilles and fog lights are the major differences. GM wants to take Olds away from me-I'll just make my own! Pop out ... Read More
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The Stow N' Go really doesn't make a difference....
Written by: wsag26 on Dec 9, 2003 3:59:35 PM
I mean, I saw some of the Dodge's pictures, and I saw that it barely even made sense. It is basically a fold flat system, except with the extra compartments. The pictures show a bunch of toys inside the compartments, but what kind of kid is going to stow that many toys number 1, and number 2, don't kids just throw stuff all around the place? The 2005 Dodge Caravan also ... Read More
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2005 Buick Terraza Pictures
Written by: KKLOTZ on Dec 4, 2003 7:21:38 AM
From the buick website today. The unveil is scheduled for 12:00n Eastern. http://www.buick.com/terraza/
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GM Live Webcast
Written by: kirstie_h on Nov 29, 2003 7:58:12 AM
Town Hall Members are invited by GM to a Live WebCast announcing the 2005 Buick Terraza and Saturn RELAY! Thursday, December 4th - The live webcast will be on http://gmtv.feedroom.com/ from 12pm-1pm EST. GM Crossover Sport Vans (CSVs) Virtual Launch 2005 Buick Terraza and Saturn RELAY CSVs. GM LEADERSHIP SCHEDULED TO SPEAK: Bob Lutz, vice chairman, Product Development and chairman GM North America Roger Adams, general manager, Buick Jill Lajdziak, ... Read More
