Buick Lucerne Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Buick Lucerne across 6 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “pump relay” (48% of reports).
- 106fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Pump relay: mentioned in 51 of 106 complaints (48%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 44 of 106 complaints (42%)
- Rear seat: mentioned in 13 of 106 complaints (12%)
- Found fuel: mentioned in 12 of 106 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Buick Lucerne fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 4 | 8% | 161,272 |
| 2010 Lucerne | 12 | 22% | 73,900 |
| 2009 Lucerne | 36 | 28% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Lucerne | 50 | 23% | 88,500 |
| 2007 Lucerne | 2 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2006 Lucerne | 2 | 1% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Buick Lucerne. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel pump relay is overheating to dangerously high temperatures. At least 211 F degrees. Causes the fuel pump fuse to melt leaving me stranded. Immediate replacement of the 20 AMP fuse is necessary to get the car running again. The fuel pump relay gets really hot even if the AC is not on. Waited…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lucernes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Buick Lucerne. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lucerne fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Buick Lucerne?
The most frequent phrase is “pump relay”, in 51 of 106 complaints, followed by “fuse box” (44).
Other Buick Lucerne problems
- Electrical System problems (399)
- Structure problems (101)
See all Buick Lucerne problems.