https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Buick Lucerne. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:36 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2170654 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while using the front driver's side interior door handle to exit the vehicle, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from the door. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the front driver's side door handle was replaced approximately 4-5 times. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2164469 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Passenger rear tire blew out the side wall all around the tire. The dealer that installed the tire has it for warranty. It was an large noise and I was able to pull to the side of the road immediately without loosing control. Yes the problem was reported to the dealer that put the new Falken tires on my car in September of 2025. The tires only had about 2,000 miles. My tire has tire press https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2120769 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT We have a Buick Lucerne 2010. We went out it would not start. Tow it to dealership they replace the fuel pump. We did. Get it home next day it will not start again. Tow it to dealership again. This time they find melted wire connectors. Under back seat and on a fuse box.They replace them it starts and melt them again. This time they call to junk yards to get a used fuse box and connectors. Becaus https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2120770 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT We have a Buick Lucerne 2010. We went out it would not start. Tow it to dealership they replace the fuel pump. We did. Get it home next day it will not start again. Tow it to dealership again. This time they find melted wire connectors. Under back seat and on a fuse box.They replace them it starts and melt them again. This time they call to junk yards to get a used fuse box and connectors. Becaus https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2115450 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the message "Add Engine Oil" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2115451 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the message "Add Engine Oil" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2102563 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased the vehicle a week before the incident. There were no warning lights or messages and nothing to indicate there was a problem. I was driving in a crowded parking lot so I was going very slow. When I turned my car suddenly died. My husband was passenger and my daughter and 2 sons were in the back. Smoke started coming from the seat and we all rushed out of the car while the seat was on f https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2102564 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased the vehicle a week before the incident. There were no warning lights or messages and nothing to indicate there was a problem. I was driving in a crowded parking lot so I was going very slow. When I turned my car suddenly died. My husband was passenger and my daughter and 2 sons were in the back. Smoke started coming from the seat and we all rushed out of the car while the seat was on f https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2099753 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that there was a burning odor in the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the fuse box was overheating and beginning to melt. The fuse box relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer contacted the dealer, who confirmed it was https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2086764 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay and fuse had melted, and the fuse box located underneath the rear seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2037218 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspection he became aware that one of the relays from the electric fuel pump under the rear passenger’s seat needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuel pump relay prong base had melted due https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2023582 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Fuse box (rear) 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL. FUEL PUMP Relay burns fuses out quickly. The fuse box located under the back seat has been having issues of burning where the fuel pump relay is located. It then in turn shorts out the fuse box which keeps needing to be replaced. This is a safety issue as it catches fire under the back seat. Fuse box has been replaced before and continues to have issues an https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2023583 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Fuse box (rear) 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL. FUEL PUMP Relay burns fuses out quickly. The fuse box located under the back seat has been having issues of burning where the fuel pump relay is located. It then in turn shorts out the fuse box which keeps needing to be replaced. This is a safety issue as it catches fire under the back seat. Fuse box has been replaced before and continues to have issues an https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2020028 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The airbag lights on and there is an electrical issue also that causes the car to smoke and nearly catch fire, as soon as the battery is reconnected. Therefore rendering it non drivable. It's the same problems that are associated with the 2006 Lucern,s. When i look up the year make and model it says there should be a recall but once you put in the vin it nothing comes up.The vehicle is readily ava https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2020029 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The airbag lights on and there is an electrical issue also that causes the car to smoke and nearly catch fire, as soon as the battery is reconnected. Therefore rendering it non drivable. It's the same problems that are associated with the 2006 Lucern,s. When i look up the year make and model it says there should be a recall but once you put in the vin it nothing comes up.The vehicle is readily ava https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2012607 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car died suddenly and would not start, with no warnings or codes. Towed it to a Midas repair shop and it was diagnosed as a corroded Low Profile Fuel Pump relay. This was replaced, and the car ran fine for 3 days before going dead in the middle of driving and left me stranded in an intersection. Had to get it towed back to Midas where it was more accurately diagnosed that the issue with the re https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2012608 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car died suddenly and would not start, with no warnings or codes. Towed it to a Midas repair shop and it was diagnosed as a corroded Low Profile Fuel Pump relay. This was replaced, and the car ran fine for 3 days before going dead in the middle of driving and left me stranded in an intersection. Had to get it towed back to Midas where it was more accurately diagnosed that the issue with the re https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2005637 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed the vehicle lost m https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2005638 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed the vehicle lost m https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-2003211 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Electrical Relay/Fuse box in the back under the driver's side passenger seat. we thought at first it was the battery. We replaced the battery the connections. The car sometimes starts sometimes doesn't. We've messed with the relays pulling them out and back in and it trys to turn over clicks and doesn't but has full power to the car there is also signs of extreme heat maybe fire from the battery t https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1997401 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that immediately after his wife had started the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power and was unable to be restarted. After a visual inspection of the battery compartment, the contact observed that the fuse relay showed signs of an electrical fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an ind https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1981009 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle shuts off due to fuel pump relay connection problem which is due to the back seat rubbing against the fuse box https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1977649 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Several malfunction indicator lights in dash appeared suddenly. Car would not start after shutting off. Finally started and drove to repair shop. Diagnosed as faulty ride height sensor. Shop searched for part at several dealers and online and found the part was discontinued in 2021. I contacted Buick and was offered $1500 off on a new GM car. I have not received any suggestions on how to repair th https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1977650 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Several malfunction indicator lights in dash appeared suddenly. Car would not start after shutting off. Finally started and drove to repair shop. Diagnosed as faulty ride height sensor. Shop searched for part at several dealers and online and found the part was discontinued in 2021. I contacted Buick and was offered $1500 off on a new GM car. I have not received any suggestions on how to repair th https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1977651 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Several malfunction indicator lights in dash appeared suddenly. Car would not start after shutting off. Finally started and drove to repair shop. Diagnosed as faulty ride height sensor. Shop searched for part at several dealers and online and found the part was discontinued in 2021. I contacted Buick and was offered $1500 off on a new GM car. I have not received any suggestions on how to repair th https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1976268 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Our Buick Lucerne would crank but wouldn't turn over when trying to start after trying to pick up take out. 1) It was suggested to me by a passerby that it sounds like a fuel pump relay. 2)I started to smell something burning. The passerby who happens to be familiar with Buick Lucerne tried to help. He lifted the back seat and showed me the fuel pump relay which was burned. Then he switched the e https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1976269 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Our Buick Lucerne would crank but wouldn't turn over when trying to start after trying to pick up take out. 1) It was suggested to me by a passerby that it sounds like a fuel pump relay. 2)I started to smell something burning. The passerby who happens to be familiar with Buick Lucerne tried to help. He lifted the back seat and showed me the fuel pump relay which was burned. Then he switched the e https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1966156 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the engine shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted independently after 10-15 minutes. The messages "Reduced Engine Power", "Starting Disabled", "Service Throttle", "Service Stabili-trak Soon" were displayed, and other unknow https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1962038 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rear fuse block, fuel pump relay, gets hot and melts. Apparently due to seat latch pushing against fuse block cover. Smoked, but not fire. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne https://plaincars.com/make/buick-lucerne#complaint-1960396 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Fuel Pump relay fuse is getting burnt up and not allowing car to start. This is a known problem and Nhtsa has already made a recall but mine isn’t recalled. You would think since mine is a 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne it would be able to get fixed. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)