Recall 10V110 covers 5,375 2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Uplander, and Montana minivans for weak trailing-arm welds. Repair is free at any franchised Buick dealer.
Buick recall 10V110 covers 5,375 2005-2008 Terraza, Uplander, and Montana mobility conversion minivans with trailing arm modifications that were not welded adequately. The defect can wear the bushings, fracture or separate the trailing arm, and let the rear axle partially separate from the chassis, increasing crash risk; the Buick dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear trailing arm is part of the rear suspension on the 2005-2008 Terraza, Uplander, and Montana mobility-conversion minivans. It helps locate the rear wheel and lets the suspension move in a controlled path as the van rides over bumps. On low-floor accessible conversions, that area is modified so the van can sit lower for wheelchair access.
During the conversion work, the driver-side or passenger-side trailing arm modification was not welded adequately on affected vans. A weak weld leaves the modified suspension joint with less strength than designed. If the weld separates, the rear suspension no longer holds that side of the vehicle in its intended position.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to appear first.
Who's affected?
Spans the Terraza, Uplander, and Montana minivans across the 2005-2008 model years, all tied to rear suspension.
| 2008 Buick Terraza | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | rear suspension |
| 2005 Buick Terraza | rear suspension |
| 2005 Pontiac Montana | rear suspension |
| 2006 Buick Terraza | rear suspension |
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | rear suspension |
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | rear suspension |
| 2007 Buick Terraza | rear suspension |
| 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | rear suspension |
| 2008 Pontiac Montana | rear suspension |
| 2006 Pontiac Montana | rear suspension |
| 2007 Pontiac Montana | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 5,375 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Worn trailing arm bushings can let a trailing arm fracture or separate. A squeaking or clunking noise is the warning sign named in the recall. If that noise appears, limit driving and arrange inspection before the rear axle becomes partially separated from the chassis. Repair will be free at any franchised Buick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Uplander, or Montana mobility-conversion minivan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Buick dealer to ask whether the rear suspension retrofit parts are available for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V110 when you call, and ask the dealer to inspect the trailing-arm welds and bushings.
- Schedule the free rear suspension retrofit that repairs the trailing-arm modification tied to clunking noises, bushing wear, and rear-axle separation risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Braun sent one, plus any repair records tied to rear suspension noise or trailing-arm service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Buick technician inspects the converted minivan's driver-side and passenger-side trailing arm modification. If the weld repair is needed, the technician installs the retrofit parts supplied for this recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer has the parts available. The source filing lists the recall start date as June 4, 2010, and directs owners to contact Braun for campaign support.
Timeline
| March 19, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V110?
Recall 10V110 covers 5,375 2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Uplander, and Montana mobility-conversion minivans with a rear trailing-arm weld that was not adequate. The bushing can wear early, and the trailing arm can fracture or separate. Dealers inspect and install retrofit parts for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Uplander, or Montana is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific minivan is included in recall 10V110. If it is, contact a franchised Buick dealer to arrange the rear suspension inspection and retrofit repair. Reference recall number 10V110 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V110, dealers inspect the rear trailing-arm area and install the needed retrofit parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rear suspension separation. If the trailing-arm bushing wears early or the trailing arm fractures, the rear axle can become partly separated from the chassis, increasing crash risk. The repair path is an inspection and retrofit parts at the dealer for free.
What warning signs should I watch for?
A squeaking or clunking noise is the warning sign named in recall 10V110. Treat that noise as a reason to stop using the minivan until a dealer checks the rear trailing-arm area, especially if your VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V110000 |
|---|---|
| Buick customer service | 1-800-488-0359 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V110 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V110000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →