KnownCarProblems2010 Buick Lucerne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick Lucerne, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Lucerne model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Buick Lucerne problems
Electrical
19 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, propulsion system.
Fuse box problem with design. The seat latch design together shorts out the fuel pump relay. This gets hot, shorts out and damages the fuel pump and can cause possible fire. This is a costly deadly design flaw and should be recalled. Lucky we fixed it in time. I have babies that sit in my back seat and it's scary to…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while the rear seat was occupied, it was raised up on the battery and fuse box, causing the fuse relay to short circuit. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact, who was a certified auto engineer, stated that the relay for the fuel pump heated up and melted, causing the fuel pump to stop functioning. The contact replaced…
Fuse box problem with design. The seat latch design together shorts out the fuel pump relay. This gets hot, shorts out and damages the fuel pump and can cause possible fire. This is a costly deadly design flaw and should be recalled. Lucky we fixed it in time. I have babies that sit in my back seat and it's scary to…
Steering
9 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles.
On september 14th 2015 I was driving my Buick Lucerne on a very busy street here in the boston area @ approx. 11:18am when the steering on my Buick failed. I was fortunate enough to be able to direct the car onto a curb. For a moment I feared a total loss of control of the vehicle. Fortunately a police officer arrived…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated when turning the steering wheel an abnormal squeaking sound was heard. The contact stated that the noise was a distraction to the contact's focus when driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a clock spring…
Engine
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Had car towed to dealership on 12/17/14. Car not starting and stalling. Had battery replaced and next day car would not start again. Stalled and making noise under hood and in rear by battery. Took back to dealership and they stated could not replicate problem therefore no solution to be found. Told car was ready…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass inspection due to engine mount failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front motor mount and side torque mount were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Seats
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the front driver's headrest was not designed properly and remained tilted forward while driving, causing tension in the neck area. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Fuse box problem with design. The seat latch design together shorts out the fuel pump relay. This gets hot, shorts out and damages the fuel pump and can cause possible fire. This is a costly deadly design flaw and should be recalled. Lucky we fixed it in time. I have babies that sit in my back seat and it's scary to…
Brakes
5 complaints · 9%Tl contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brakes and power steering failed suddenly. The dealer was on the way to pick up the vehicle to inspect it at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 3,213. Updated 6/19/10 updated 07/2/10.
I was driving east bound on interstate 20 approximately 7 miles west of sweetwater texas on july 11, 2014, when I was struck from behind by another vehicle (that left the scene.) the jarring caused me to lose power so I was unable to steer or to brake, which sent my car crashing into a guardrail; furthermore, the…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
Driver's door would not open from either outside or inside after multiple tries of locking and unlocking. Dealer thinks it's the actuater.it happened a few times when I tried to get out of the car forcing me to crawl thru the passenger side. Being 85 yrs. Old this was no easy thing to do !!! If there was an accident…
The driver's side, interior door handle is broken. The entire inside door panel must be replaced. There are no replacement parts available. The dealer has tried to order a replacement part but has been unable to get one. I have checked with the local salvage yards and have been unable to find one there either. I am 79…
Speed control
4 complaints · 7%Tl contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. While driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the contact began to drive uphill. While driving up the hill, the vehicle suddenly accelerated beyond the speed at which the cruise control was set. Upon reaching the top of the hill, the speed of the vehicle…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Buick Lucerne recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14299.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 buick lucerne, 2000-2005 cadillac deville, 2006-2011 cadillac dts, 2006-2014 chevrolet impala, and 2006-2007 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Electrical: cables
Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Buick Lucerne
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (19 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); fuel system (12 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); steering (9 complaints, typically around 40,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Buick Lucerne have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Buick Lucerne?
- It is 5th of 6 Lucerne model years by number of complaints, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.