2009 Buick Lucerne problems
The Buick Lucerne is a full-size car manufactured by General Motors from 2005 to 2011. Named for the city of Lucerne, Switzerland, it served as Buick's top-of-the-line sedan until it was replaced by the second generation Buick LaCrosse.
History
The Lucerne replaced the full-size LeSabre and the Park Avenue in the Buick range, and used a revised G platform, nonetheless referred to by GM as the H platform.
The Lucerne was introduced with the standard 3.8 liter Buick V6 (also known as the GM 3800 engine) or optional 4.6 liter Cadillac Northstar LD8 V8 as well as optional active suspension, marketed as Magnetic Ride Control. For 2005, all General Motors vehicles equipped with the 3.8 L V6 become the first SULEV-compliant vehicles.
The Lucerne featured a row of faux exhaust vents, marketed as "Ventiports," on the front fenders, corresponding to the number of cylinders in the engine — three on each side for the V6 or four for the V8. The CXL trim package added numerous premium features.
The Lucerne was manufactured at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly Plant alongside the Cadillac DTS. The plant won Initial Quality Awards from J.D. Power and Associates from 2004 through 2006. GM also lead all other automakers in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TQI)
The Super trim level was introduced at the 2007 New York Auto Show, featuring the 4.6 liter Northstar L37 V8; revised trim; an increase of 17 hp (13 kW) horsepower, and revised front styling and a rear spoiler.
All Lucernes received modest mid-cycle updates in 2008, adding optional blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning system and revised exterior colors. Two new trim levels, CXL Special Edition (with more standard features than regular CXL) and Super, were added for 2008. The 2009 Lucerne received small upgades, including a new base engine, the 3.9 L GM High Value LZ9 V6, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and XM NavTraffic. Flex-fuel technology was made available at no additional cost.
For 2010, the Super's rocker panels, grille, and fog lights were added as standard equipment.
The 2011 Lucerne was largely unchanged. The last was built on June 15, 2011. The second generation LaCrosse replaced it as Buick's flagship sedan for 2012.
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Common 2009 Buick Lucerne problems
The 2009 Buick Lucerne has been reported to have issues with its fuse blocks, which can lead to stuttering and stalling of the vehicle. However, there have been no recalls to address this problem as of this writing.
Another common problem with the 2009 Buick Lucerne is the electrical system, which can cause sudden loss of power while driving, burglar alarm going off unexpectedly, and weird sounds coming from the fuel pump.
The 2009 Buick Lucerne also has issues with its fuel pump, which can overheat or fail, causing the car to stall or not start at all. Replacing the fuel pump and relay usually resolves this issue, but there have been no recalls to address this problem as of this writing.
In addition to these problems, the 2009 Buick Lucerne has been reported to have a poor design in placing the fuse box under the backseat, which can cause the relay to burn out and cost as much as $1700 to replace.
The 2009 Buick Lucerne also has issues with its engine, which can use oil and have a strong sulfur smell.
The Lucerne ranks 9th in reliability out of 15 Buick models, with owners making 134 complaints over 6 model years, mostly about fuse block problems, engine issues, fuel system problems, and electrical system problems.
How many miles will a 2009 Buick Lucerne last?
With proper care by mainly following the maintenance schedule, You can get anywhere from 300,000 to over 500,000 miles or more. If the Lucerne is neglected then it might get as little as 100,000 miles or so.
What is the most common problem with the Buick Lucerne?
The most common Buick Lucerne issues include oil leaks, fuel pump failure, and electrical issues.
Is the Buick Lucerne a reliable car?
The Buick Lucerne Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 13th out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about Buick Lucerne Reliability Ratings.
Is a 2009 Buick Lucerne CX a good car?
The 2009 Buick Lucerne is the successor to those flagships of Buick's past. Folks who like their luxury cars in the traditional American mold, with available V8 power, a soft ride and a roomy, quiet interior, should find the Lucerne as affable as "I Love Lucy" reruns.
What is the most common problem with Buick Lucerne?
The most common Buick Lucerne issues include oil leaks, fuel pump failure, and electrical issues.
How many miles will a 2009 Buick Lucerne last?
With proper care by mainly following the maintenance schedule, You can get anywhere from 300,000 to over 500,000 miles or more. If the Lucerne is neglected then it might get as little as 100,000 miles or so.
Is the Buick Lucerne a reliable car?
The Buick Lucerne Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 13th out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about Buick Lucerne Reliability Ratings.
How long does a Buick Lucerne engine last?
Drivers have reported Lucernes reaching a mileage of 300,000, even half a million miles. That's possible if you buy the car new and take excellent care of it, but improbably if you're buying used. Expect to hit 200,000 to 250,000 miles on the original powertrain.
2009 Buick Lucerne car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Lucerne problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Buick Lucerne vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Buick Lucerne
The NHTSA has received 124 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Buick Lucerne. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Buick Lucerne vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 1G4HP57119U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 relay was being caused by a faulty Rear Electrical Center. Both of these parts have been recalled, and I have only owned this car for a little over a year. It has only around 40,000 miles on it. Despite this recall, upon taking the car to the local Buick dealership, they stated they could not cover the recall due to it being expired before I even owned the car. I do not understand how it is right or fair for this to have to be paid out of pocket, for $183.53 and $818.81 respectively, when it is not my fault, it is a faulty GM parts issue, and GM stated they will not stand behind their product and cover the recall despite the evident risk to my safety if I was to continue driving the car without repair. I understand it is expired, but I fail to see how this is ethical when the part is still faulty to the point of being dangerous.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-20
- VIN: 1G4HD57MX9U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-20
- VIN: 1G4HD57179U
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The fuel module was replaced by the contact but the failure reoccurred. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 41,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-26
- VIN: 1G4HD57M69U
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle sputtered and failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended that the fuel pump relay be replaced. The mechanic became aware that the fuse was melted. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-04
- VIN: 1G4HD57M09U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the fuel pump relay overheated and burned the fuse box. The accelerator pedal and steering wheel became inoperable. The contact was able to control the vehicle and park the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact replaced the relay, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact called the local dealer and was advised to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-02
- VIN: 1G4HD57M59U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuse box or fuse holder under the back seat had the fuel pump relay fail due to pressure on the fuse box lid from the seat above it. This is a known issue by Buick as they keep the fuse box in stock (for about $300) I have owned two similar Lucernes with this issue. The fuel pump relay caused enough heat to melt into the fuse box, causing a disconnection. This caused the fuel pump to stop pumping, causing the car to stop running. The problem can be confirmed by calling any Buick dealer. I'm sure they have had several examples of this issue besides my pair. There are many examples mentioned on the internet, as well as videos as to how to fix it. There are no warning lamps prior to the failure. The engine dies and refuses to restart.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-17
- VIN: 1G4HP57M59U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel pump relay keeps burning out.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-26
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while parked, the vehicle was not able to be started. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed a failure with the fuse box. Additionally, the fuel pump relay was melted. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. The VIN was not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-24
- VIN: 1G4HD57199U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel pump relay under vehicles back seat fried out due to the back seat hitting the fuse box cover and grounding out the fuel pump relay. My child was in the back seat and said there was smoke coming from the back seat and the fuse box nearly caught on fire. After reading online I am appalled that this has not been recalled yet. There was 0 warning, no lights on dash, I did not file a police report or do anything with my insurance as there was no accident. Just a car bomb manufactured by GM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-26
- VIN: 1G4HD57MX9U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: failed fuel pump relay and melted fuse block. Car would not start in garage. Knew this vehicle is known to have this issue and when investigating the failure to start the first thing I checked was the fuel pump relay and fuse block and sure enough that was the issue. Common issue that Buick never addressed adequately.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-05
- VIN: 1G4HD57M49U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle was no start. Dealer found fuel pump relay bad on 10/05/201. Next time using vehicle same problem. On 10/20/2021 dealer service department diagnosed bad fuse box. The fuse box is located under the rear passenger seat. It was extremely hot and melting. Fortunately no fire, this time.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 1G4HD57119U
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that on multiple occasions the vehicle would not immediately start-up. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. After replacing the fuel pump relay the failure was temporarily fixed before it recurring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4HD57109U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THEY WOULD START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START THEN SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY TOOK THE TO BE INSPECTED AND NOTICED THAT THE RELAY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD OVERHEATED AND HAD STARTED TO MELT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE RELAY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4HP57169U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED UPON EXITING A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HAD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. AS THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE, SHE INITIALLY SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE; SHE THEN SAW A FLAME IGNITE FROM THE BOTTOM REAR PASSENGER SEAT. SHE STATED THAT SHE WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OR ROLL DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW; AFTER A SECOND ATTEMPT, SHE WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. A FELLOW MOTORIST SAW THE SITUATION AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AT THE SCENE AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT JUNK YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED PENSKE BUICK GMC(100 S MUSEUM RD, SHILLINGTON, PA 19607) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4HP57MX9U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A BURNING PLASTIC TYPE ODOR AND SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD BURNED AND WAS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FUSE BOX WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT AND HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4HD57MX9U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AS A SMOKE ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND WENT TO A LOCAL AUTO STORE. WHILE PARKED, HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, OPENING THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE REAR SEAT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH. UPON OPENING THE BOX SMOKE AND A BURNT FUSE RELAY WAS SEEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED AND REPLACED THE BURNT FUSE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE, WHERE IT WAS LATER TOWED FROM TO THE DEALER THOMAS CHEVROLET-BUICK INC. (2128 S BYRON BUTLER PKWY, PERRY, FL 32348) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO RECALL WERE UNDER THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RELAY KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT CONTACT MENTIONED MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 15-NA051 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS, FUELS SYSTEM, GASOLINE) (NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10108617) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, A CASE WAS OPENED AND THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-27
- VIN: 1G4HD57M99U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND PARKED, IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO EMPIRE CHEVROLET BUICK (1931 US-421, WILKESBORO, NC 28697, (336) 838-2191) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY AND FUSE PANEL UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT HAD MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-17
- VIN: 1G4HP57129U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL AND TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NORTHWEST HILLS CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 2065 E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 626-5296) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FUSE BLOCK AND THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,818. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUSE BLOCK WAS MELTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *JS 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-16
- VIN: 1G4HP57M19U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. WHEN THE CONTACT STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AFTER A LONG DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX HAD BURNED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,406. *BF CONSUMER STATED FAILER TO START AFTER DRIVING 400 MILES.*JB
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-03
- VIN: 1G4HD57M39U
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: LEFT FRONT TIRE LOW AIR PRESSURE. WENT TO GET PROBLEM CORRECTED. REPAIR TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE AIR WAS LEAKING AROUND THE VALVE STEM. TECHNICIAN DISMOUNTED THE TIRE FROM THE RIM AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CHROME PLATING ON THE RIM WAS FLAKING OFF AND HAD A GAP BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE VALVE STEM ALLOWING AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRE. OPTIONS WERE TO EITHER RE-CHROME THE RIM OR PURCHASE REPLACEMENT RIM. ALSO, TIRE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO BEING RUN UNDERINFLATED. RESULT: PURCHASED 4 NEW RIMS (NOT CHROME PLATED) AND A NEW TIRE. TOTAL COST $ 700+.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-10
- VIN: 1G4HP57M59U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER BEING DRIVEN NORMALLY ALL DAY, THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULDN'T CRANK PROPERLY AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS. THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A CAR SHOP. ACCORDING TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, THE BACK SEAT PRESSED ON THE WIRING THAT, IN TURN, BURNED UP THE ELECTRIC PANEL AND THE FUEL PUMP. DUE TO THIS, THE ELECTRIC PANEL AND THE FUEL PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-06
- VIN: 1G4HD57M39U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GOING DOWN HIGHWAY 70 MPH STRAIGHTAWAY CAR STALLED ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY PULLED OFF SEAT FOUND FUSE BOX TEMP HOT WHEN COOLED DOWN NOTICED FUEL RELAY SWITCH BURNT OUT. COMMON PROBLEM WITH CAR DUE TO ENGINEERING OF SEAT BRACKETS HITTING FUSE BOX AND DAMAGING IT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 5 YEARS FUSE BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED BY CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP. OBVIOUSLY PROBLEM IS WITH THE ENGINEERING OF SEAT BRACKET BUT APPARENTLY DEALER DOES NOT TAKE ME SERIOUSLY AND DID NOT TRIM SEAT CLIPS PER MY SPECIFIC REQUEST BC THERE IS ONLY A BULLETIN FROM GM 15-NA-051 NOT A RECALL. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND MUST BE COMMON ENOUGH FOR A BULLETIN LUCKILY NO ONE WAS TAILGATING OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G4HP57M39U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, LATER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY RELAY WAS FAULTY AND THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE BATTERY AND FUSE BOX WERE LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND WITH REAR PASSENGERS SEATED THE SEAT CUSHION MADE CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY AND FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-03
- VIN: 1G4HD57M89U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: REC- BATTERY DRAIN NO START CONDITION OR A STALL MAY MELT OR OVERHEAT. I REVEIVED LETTER ON 1/2019 HOWEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE IN JULY 2018 HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED MECHANIC REP;ACED BETTERY. TK TO DEALERSHIP THEY EXPERIENCED THE SAME AND DRAINING BATTERY. SENT INVOICE TO BUICK FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF BATTERY THAT WAS STILL IN WARRANTY AND TOWING REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND A SAFETY ISSUE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-05
- VIN: 1G4HP57MX9U
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUSES AND FUEL PUMP SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DECELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ULTIMATE GMC FREDERICKSBURG (5150 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22408, (540) 693-2350), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE A RECALL LETTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
2009 Buick Lucerne recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2009 Buick Lucerne.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
- Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Negative 2009 Buick Lucerne car reviews
Positive 2009 Buick Lucerne car reviews
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We bought this car from the dealer with 5000 miles on it, as it was previously used as a customer service vehicle. It has every option I can think of since it is the special edition, making it both powerful and comfortable. In fact, the gas mileage consistently exceeds its rating. My wife averages an impressive 23.5 miles per gallon in town, and we get an impressive 28 miles per gallon on trips to Arizona or Chicago. The keyword here is quiet and smooth, making it a pleasure to drive.
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I bought the Lucerne CXS after shopping for higher-end cars such as Mercedes and Jag. I feel that I got a better car for about half the price. The NorthStar V8 engine is incredibly smooth and has more power than you could ever need. I get 19mpg in town and 26mpg on the highway. The magnetic ride control suspension and 18
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The 2009 Buick Lucerne Super is actually a great value, despite what some experts may say. I personally compared it to other models such as the Toyota Avalon, Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac DTS and STS, and found that the Lucerne Super was by far the best value. I've already driven almost 7,000 miles since mid-Sept.09 (I travel a lot) and I've been thoroughly enjoying it.
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I have been driving Cadillacs for over 27 years, with my last one being a 2001 DHS. However, my Buick Super has been giving me excellent performance with no wind noise. The fuel economy is what I expected with a 292 HP Northstar engine, achieving 20mpg in city driving. It is absolutely fun to drive and comes with a great many options. By choosing the Buick over the Cadillac, I was able to save several thousand dollars while still getting just about all the same options. I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
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I traded my 96 Caddy for this car back in May. However, after driving it for a few days, I noticed that the transmission whines loudly in the 15-30 MPH range. Unfortunately, this is a common issue with the 4T80E transverse transmission, which is only available on the Super and the Cadillac DTS with the 292. GM has a bulletin out on this, but a design change projected for early August did not come through. Despite this issue, I must say that all other aspects of the car are really good. The only other downside is the disappointing MPG, which is only 25 compared to my Caddy that got over 30 MPG on flat land. However, I guess that's progress for you.
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Norbert Jones 2024-11-23
In May of 2009, I wrote a review on the 2008 Lucerne CX car and I have an update for you. Unfortunately, I had to file a Lemon Law Lawsuit (June 2009) against Buick division due to possible mechanical failure involving the steering rack, transmission, and power steering unit. However, GM responded by denying my claim, stating that it did not cover appearance issues. I was surprised by this response as I did not mention anything about appearance issues. To make matters worse, shortly after filing the lawsuit, GM filed for bankruptcy, leaving me in a difficult situation. As a result, I have decided to no longer purchase GM cars/trucks. It is unfortunate that I had to end my 35-year loyalty to the brand.
Glen Labadie 2024-09-25
I have been a loyal GM customer for over 20 years. I purchased my 2008 Lucerne brand new and was initially excited about my purchase. However, I experienced some issues with the thermostat which took two attempts to fix. Additionally, the trunk leaked during rain and it took the dealer's service center a week to address the issue. I also had a problem with the gas cap falling off. While the car has great fuel economy, the acceleration is poor and the turning ability is not up to par. As a result, I am hesitant to make assertive moves while driving. Based on my experience, I would not be willing to pay $35K for this vehicle again.
Madison Cartwright 2024-07-20
I bought a 2008 Buick Lucerne in 2016 and unfortunately had to replace two fuel pumps. However, I later found out that there was a major recall on this car due to a circuit box issue located under the passenger seat. The metal hinge was too long, causing the fuel pump relay to arc and resulting in a crank no start. While the dealership may try to sell you a new fuel pump, the issue will persist until the entire fuse box is replaced and the metal seat cushion clip is shaved off to prevent the fuel relay from arcing. Additionally, the fuel relay should be replaced with a low profile type. The good news is that Buick will fix this recall for free if the car has less than 120k miles. It's important to let the dealership know that you are aware of this issue to avoid any misunderstandings. Let's work together to ensure that everyone stays informed and safe on the road!
Edgar Watsica 2024-04-20
Electrical flaws can be frustrating, but there are some simple solutions that can help. If you're experiencing a constant headache with your vehicle, try pulling the OnStar fuse and trimming the metal parts on the bottom of the backseat above the fusebox. It's also a good idea to condition the drive belt with water repellent and always carry a spare one, along with a 15mm wrench, especially if you'll be driving in heavy rain. Additionally, consider drilling a hole in the trunk to drain water. While it can be frustrating to deal with these issues, it's important to remember that the engineers and business executives at GM are working hard to create the best possible vehicles for their customers.
Eusebio Pouros 2024-04-15
After having this vehicle for about a month, I must say that it rides like a dream. However, there are a few concerns that I have noticed which could potentially be safety issues. For instance, the passenger side headrest virtually blocks the driver's view when trying to see through the rear side window. Additionally, the front pillar/outside mirror combo on the driver's side creates a blind spot. Lastly, the message center display can be difficult to see when wearing polarized sunglasses. I believe that these conditions may exist with all models of this design.