TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE WARNING CHIMES AND THE DOORS WOULD RANDOMLY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. AT TIMES, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M…
2007 Buick Terraza body problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH THE DOOR OPEN 20 MILES TO THE NEAREST DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SEVEN TIMES. THE DOORS OPEN ERRATICALLY AND WILL OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED. THEY WILL ALSO COME OPEN WHILE SHE IS DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED MOTORS, SENSORS AND OTHER ITEMS AND THE FAILURE IS STILL PRESENT. THIS FAILURE IS PRESENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PAS…
WE HAVE A 2007 BUICK TERRAZA CX WITH 11,000 MILES, WHICH WAS OUR WORST MISTAKE. IT WAS A PROGRAM VEHICLE. WE HAVE CONTINUALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MALFUNCTIONING. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN APART AND EVERYTHING REPLACED AND STILL IT DOES NOT WANT TO SHUT. THE SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE PUMP AT A TIME WHEN IT WANTS TO. USUALLY WHEN THE DEALER IS CLOSED. THEN IT GOE…
REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED, THEN OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUE TO ALARM WHEN CLOSED. I'VE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES ON BOTH DOORS, YET, NOW THAT MY WARRANTY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT, I MUST PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR AN ISSUE THAT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE GM IS IGNORING. MY GRANDSON'S CAR SEAT SITS BY THOSE DOORS, THANK GOD HASN'T FALLEN OUT!!! I'VE GOOGLED AND HAVE SEEN H…
REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED, THEN OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUE TO ALARM WHEN CLOSED. I'VE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES ON BOTH DOORS, YET, NOW THAT MY WARRANTY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT, I MUST PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR AN ISSUE THAT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE GM IS IGNORING. MY GRANDSON'S CAR SEAT SITS BY THOSE DOORS, THANK GOD HE HASN'T FALLEN OUT!!! I'VE GOOGLED AND HAVE SEE…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2007 Buick Terraza?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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