2010 Buick Lucerne Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lucerne years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick Lucerne. That ranks 5th out of 6 Lucerne model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 35%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 54owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Buick Lucerne problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 35% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 22% | 73,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 17% | 40,706 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 11% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | 47,948 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 9% | 35,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 24,261 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 3,213 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 27,720 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Buick Lucerne recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
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:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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"…
Rear fuse block, fuel pump relay, gets hot and melts. Apparently due to seat latch pushing against fuse block cover. Smoked, but not fire.
Power steering leak. Relay in rear fuse box, under back seat, burning out. Possibilty of back seat cushion rubbing on fuse box jarring PS relay affecting connection. Safety issue if lose control of power steering. Safety compromised if unable to start car once relay burns out. Engine has turned…
Other Buick Lucerne years
← 2009 Lucerne · 2011 Lucerne →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 49 | 2 |
| 2010 | 54 | 2 |
| 2009 Lucerne | 128 | 2 |
| 2008 Lucerne | 218 | 3 |
| 2007 Lucerne | 164 | 4 |
| 2006 Lucerne | 330 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Buick Lucerne a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lucerne model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.