2009 Buick Lucerne problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (33) · Electrical System (33) · Structure:body (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
107 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition 2014-06-23 · campaign 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles
Defect: 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 af
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.
Electrical System 2010-06-04 · campaign 10V240000 · 1,365,070 vehicles
Defect: 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 P
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Fix: 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
Service bulletins (956)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 956 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-10 · Visibility/Wiper · 147,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 buick lucerne. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable, causing the driver's visibility to be significantly reduced and severely rendering the safe operation of the vehicle. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the…”
2026-04-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 buick lucerne. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to safely drive onto the shoulder, and the tow truck was contacted. the vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel relay had failed. the contact was informed that the r…”
2026-02-28 · Seats · 🔥 fire“woke up to my passenger seat burnt up, liquid oozing out the burnt up seat and wires and metal sticking out. looks like the fire started under the seat. …”
2024-11-01 · Electrical System · 66,000 mi“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 t…”
2024-08-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 mo…”
2024-01-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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)…”
2023-07-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 41,000 mi“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.…”
2023-07-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 140,000 mi“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 repai…”
2023-03-06 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 170,000 mi“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 r…”
2023-02-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.