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14V355000 Jun 23, 2014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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...

10V553000 Nov 5, 2010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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. I...

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Aug 14, 2025 Electrical System

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 ...

Aug 14, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

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 ...

Aug 14, 2025 Electrical System

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 ...

Aug 14, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

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 ...

Jun 11, 2025 Electrical System Fire

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 needed...

Jun 11, 2025 Electrical System Fire

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 needed...

Feb 9, 2024 Engine 61,798 mi

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", "...

Feb 9, 2024 Engine 61,798 mi

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", "...

Jan 27, 2024 Electrical System

Rear fuse block, fuel pump relay, gets hot and melts. Apparently due to seat latch pushing against fuse block cover. Smoked, but not fire.

Jan 27, 2024 Electrical System

Rear fuse block, fuel pump relay, gets hot and melts. Apparently due to seat latch pushing against fuse block cover. Smoked, but not fire.

Sep 24, 2023 Electrical System

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 ov...

Sep 24, 2023 Steering

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 ov...

Sep 24, 2023 Electrical System

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 ov...

Sep 24, 2023 Steering

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 ov...

Apr 28, 2022 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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...

Apr 28, 2022 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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...

Apr 28, 2022 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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...

Apr 28, 2022 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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...

Feb 27, 2022 Electrical System

Fuse box melted

Feb 27, 2022 Electrical System

Fuse box melted

Nov 26, 2021 Service Brakes

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Nov 26, 2021 Electrical System

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Nov 26, 2021 Structure

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Nov 26, 2021 Service Brakes

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Nov 26, 2021 Electrical System

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Nov 26, 2021 Structure

I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid a...

Oct 6, 2021 Electrical System

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Oct 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Oct 6, 2021 Seats

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Oct 6, 2021 Electrical System

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Oct 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Oct 6, 2021 Seats

See GM Bulletin # 15-na-051 Vehicle died, required tow, found out due to fuel pump relay per bulletin cited above. Rear seat bracket interfered with fuse box, disabling vehicle requiring tow. Vehicle repaired at owners cost. Due to safety factor involved, the seriousness of the situation, for what ...

Nov 26, 2020 Electrical System 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Nov 26, 2020 Seats 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Nov 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Nov 26, 2020 Electrical System 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Nov 26, 2020 Seats 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Nov 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

INITIAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET. DOOR LOCKS POWER CYCLED LOCK/UNLOCK AND THEN THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. NO WARNING, NO TIME TO MOVE TO OUT OF TRAFFIC OR TURN ON HAZZARD. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK/CHILDCARE ETC. I ALSO TRAVEL OF THE FREEWAY ALOT. THAT WAS THE PR...

Oct 14, 2020 Electrical System 71,000 mi

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...

Oct 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 71,000 mi

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...

Oct 14, 2020 Seats 71,000 mi

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...

Oct 14, 2020 Electrical System 71,000 mi

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...

Oct 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 71,000 mi

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...

Oct 14, 2020 Seats 71,000 mi

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...

Sep 14, 2020 Electrical System 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP RELAY. AFTER RECEIVING ...

Sep 14, 2020 Electrical System 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP RELAY. AFTER RECEIVING ...

Nov 7, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START WHILE OUT OF TOWN. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC I TRUSTED (NOT A CERTIFIED BUICK DEALER). REPLACED FUEL PUMP BUT AFTER CAR WAS RUNNING A FEW MINUTES FUSE BOX OVERHEATED AND CAUSED FUEL RELAY TO FAIL. HE CALLED BUICK AND WAS TOLD HOW TO FIX. HE WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IN ORDER FOR FUS...

Nov 7, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START WHILE OUT OF TOWN. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC I TRUSTED (NOT A CERTIFIED BUICK DEALER). REPLACED FUEL PUMP BUT AFTER CAR WAS RUNNING A FEW MINUTES FUSE BOX OVERHEATED AND CAUSED FUEL RELAY TO FAIL. HE CALLED BUICK AND WAS TOLD HOW TO FIX. HE WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IN ORDER FOR FUS...

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2010 BUICK LUCERNE HAD BEEN DRIVEN HOME AND WAS COOLING IN DRIVEWAY. AFTER TWO HOURS, STARTER WOULD TURN OVER BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE VEHICLE. FOUND SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 15-NA-051. AFTER REMOVING BACK PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM...

Oct 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

2010 BUICK LUCERNE HAD BEEN DRIVEN HOME AND WAS COOLING IN DRIVEWAY. AFTER TWO HOURS, STARTER WOULD TURN OVER BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE VEHICLE. FOUND SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 15-NA-051. AFTER REMOVING BACK PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM...

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2010 BUICK LUCERNE HAD BEEN DRIVEN HOME AND WAS COOLING IN DRIVEWAY. AFTER TWO HOURS, STARTER WOULD TURN OVER BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE VEHICLE. FOUND SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 15-NA-051. AFTER REMOVING BACK PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM...

Oct 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

2010 BUICK LUCERNE HAD BEEN DRIVEN HOME AND WAS COOLING IN DRIVEWAY. AFTER TWO HOURS, STARTER WOULD TURN OVER BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE VEHICLE. FOUND SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 15-NA-051. AFTER REMOVING BACK PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM...

Oct 2, 2019 Electrical System 145,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WHILE RESEARCHING PROBLEMS FOUND A THREAD ON COMMON ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. TURNS OUT THE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL RELAY. CHECKED THE BOX SURE ENOUGH THE RELAY MELTED. THIS WAS UNDER MY SONS CAR SEAT!!!! IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHY WAS THIS NOT REVIEWED ...

Oct 2, 2019 Electrical System 145,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WHILE RESEARCHING PROBLEMS FOUND A THREAD ON COMMON ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. TURNS OUT THE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL RELAY. CHECKED THE BOX SURE ENOUGH THE RELAY MELTED. THIS WAS UNDER MY SONS CAR SEAT!!!! IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHY WAS THIS NOT REVIEWED ...

Aug 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 116,000 mi

CAR STARTED AND WAS COOLING DOWN IN A PARKING LOT WHEN IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WOULDN'T RESTART. WE TOWED IT TO A SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD GONE BAD. LATER DISCOVERED A BAD SENSOR AND RELAY. ALL TRACED BACK TO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SEAT THAT HAD M...

Aug 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 116,000 mi

CAR STARTED AND WAS COOLING DOWN IN A PARKING LOT WHEN IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WOULDN'T RESTART. WE TOWED IT TO A SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD GONE BAD. LATER DISCOVERED A BAD SENSOR AND RELAY. ALL TRACED BACK TO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SEAT THAT HAD M...

Jun 1, 2019 Electrical System 30 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS CAR NOT WANTING TO MISFIRE RECALL ON VEHICLE.

Jun 1, 2019 Steering 30 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS CAR NOT WANTING TO MISFIRE RECALL ON VEHICLE.

Jun 1, 2019 Electrical System 30 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS CAR NOT WANTING TO MISFIRE RECALL ON VEHICLE.

Jun 1, 2019 Steering 30 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS CAR NOT WANTING TO MISFIRE RECALL ON VEHICLE.

May 10, 2019 Steering 42,000 mi

TL* 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 DIAGNOS...

May 10, 2019 Steering 42,000 mi

TL* 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 DIAGNOS...

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" THE FUSE BOARD REPEATEDLY BURNS UP

Feb 4, 2019 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" THE FUSE BOARD REPEATEDLY BURNS UP

Sep 4, 2018 Engine 61,000 mi

TL* 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 AWAR...

Sep 4, 2018 Engine 61,000 mi

TL* 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 AWAR...

May 25, 2018 Electrical System 136,106 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WHITE BEAR LAKE SUPERSTORE (3900 N HIGHWAY 61 N, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BLOCK AND RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE...

May 25, 2018 Electrical System 136,106 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WHITE BEAR LAKE SUPERSTORE (3900 N HIGHWAY 61 N, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BLOCK AND RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE...

May 7, 2018 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE FUSES IN THE FUSE BOX HAD BURNED OUT. THE FUSE...

May 7, 2018 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE FUSES IN THE FUSE BOX HAD BURNED OUT. THE FUSE...

Nov 16, 2017 Suspension 27,720 mi

CAR HAS 28000 MILES AND ON SOME MANHOLE COVERS, BUMPS AND BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS THE REAR END OF THE CAR JUMPS SIDEWAYS

Nov 16, 2017 Suspension 27,720 mi

CAR HAS 28000 MILES AND ON SOME MANHOLE COVERS, BUMPS AND BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS THE REAR END OF THE CAR JUMPS SIDEWAYS

Jul 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 144,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEN'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER (LOCATED AT 1656 MASSILLON RD, AKRON, OH 44312; (330) 733-4328) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI...

Jul 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 144,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEN'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER (LOCATED AT 1656 MASSILLON RD, AKRON, OH 44312; (330) 733-4328) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI...

May 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE...

May 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE...

Jan 20, 2017 Engine 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, OIL LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT 16 DIFFERENT OIL SEALS HAD FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CAUSE ...

Jan 20, 2017 Engine 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, OIL LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT 16 DIFFERENT OIL SEALS HAD FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CAUSE ...

Jan 2, 2017 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

RAINY WEATHER DRIVEING THRU PUDDLES ON PASENGER SIDE OF ROAD I LOOSE POWER BAAKES AND POWER STEERING. THEY RECOVER AFTER A FEW SECONDS.

Jan 2, 2017 Steering 65,000 mi

RAINY WEATHER DRIVEING THRU PUDDLES ON PASENGER SIDE OF ROAD I LOOSE POWER BAAKES AND POWER STEERING. THEY RECOVER AFTER A FEW SECONDS.

Jan 2, 2017 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

RAINY WEATHER DRIVEING THRU PUDDLES ON PASENGER SIDE OF ROAD I LOOSE POWER BAAKES AND POWER STEERING. THEY RECOVER AFTER A FEW SECONDS.

Jan 2, 2017 Steering 65,000 mi

RAINY WEATHER DRIVEING THRU PUDDLES ON PASENGER SIDE OF ROAD I LOOSE POWER BAAKES AND POWER STEERING. THEY RECOVER AFTER A FEW SECONDS.

Jun 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

THE CAR CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND PURCHASED SPARE RELAYS AND SPARE FUSE BOX . CAR BECAME VERY UNRELIABLE...NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WAS GOING TO START. I REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAYS 8 TIMES UNTIL MY THIRD (AND HOPE FINAL) VISIT TO DEALER . TOTAL BILL SO FAR AB...

Jun 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

THE CAR CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND PURCHASED SPARE RELAYS AND SPARE FUSE BOX . CAR BECAME VERY UNRELIABLE...NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WAS GOING TO START. I REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAYS 8 TIMES UNTIL MY THIRD (AND HOPE FINAL) VISIT TO DEALER . TOTAL BILL SO FAR AB...

Sep 21, 2015 Steering 39,412 mi

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 PO...

Sep 21, 2015 Service Brakes 56,576 mi

I HAVE HAD ABOUT 3 INCIDENCES OF POWER BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS (10 MPH OR LESS) DURING RAINY WEATHER. WHEN MAKING A TURN, EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAIL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR AT EVERY TURN ATTEMPT BUT DOES HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY. IT IS QUITE DISCO...

Sep 21, 2015 Steering 56,576 mi

I HAVE HAD ABOUT 3 INCIDENCES OF POWER BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS (10 MPH OR LESS) DURING RAINY WEATHER. WHEN MAKING A TURN, EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAIL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR AT EVERY TURN ATTEMPT BUT DOES HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY. IT IS QUITE DISCO...

Sep 21, 2015 Steering 39,412 mi

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 PO...

Sep 21, 2015 Service Brakes 56,576 mi

I HAVE HAD ABOUT 3 INCIDENCES OF POWER BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS (10 MPH OR LESS) DURING RAINY WEATHER. WHEN MAKING A TURN, EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAIL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR AT EVERY TURN ATTEMPT BUT DOES HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY. IT IS QUITE DISCO...

Sep 21, 2015 Steering 56,576 mi

I HAVE HAD ABOUT 3 INCIDENCES OF POWER BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS (10 MPH OR LESS) DURING RAINY WEATHER. WHEN MAKING A TURN, EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAIL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR AT EVERY TURN ATTEMPT BUT DOES HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY. IT IS QUITE DISCO...

Sep 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

WHEN TO START VEHICLE ON THE ABOVE DATE AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER, THE DAY BEFORE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING AND TODAY IT DOES NOT START. READING ABOUT PROBLEM AND COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET I REALIZE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE YEARS 2006 UNTIL 2011. IT SEEMS...

Sep 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

WHEN TO START VEHICLE ON THE ABOVE DATE AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER, THE DAY BEFORE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING AND TODAY IT DOES NOT START. READING ABOUT PROBLEM AND COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET I REALIZE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE YEARS 2006 UNTIL 2011. IT SEEMS...

Aug 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 76,800 mi

TL* 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. ...

Aug 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 76,800 mi

TL* 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. ...

Aug 3, 2015 Structure 56,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 3, 2015 Structure 56,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 16, 2015 Steering 31,062 mi

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING. DEALER PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING STEERING RACK AND LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $1325.00. CAR HAS LOW MILES AND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 16, 2015 Steering 31,062 mi

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING. DEALER PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING STEERING RACK AND LOOSE MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $1325.00. CAR HAS LOW MILES AND NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 29, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPMS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR ...

Apr 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPMS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR ...

Apr 29, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPMS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR ...

Apr 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPMS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR ...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

NO WARNING CAR WOULD NOT CRANK. TURN OVER BUT NOT CRANK. AFTER ABOUT A HOUR CAR CRANKED. 1 WEEK LATER CAR WOULD NOT CRANK. BUT STILL WOULD TURN OVER. FOUND A BURNED FUEL PUMP RELAY. CHANGED IT OUT. 30 MILES LATER. CAR KILLED LUCKILY COME TO A RED LIGHT. CHECK RELAY , IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT. LOCATED U...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

NO WARNING CAR WOULD NOT CRANK. TURN OVER BUT NOT CRANK. AFTER ABOUT A HOUR CAR CRANKED. 1 WEEK LATER CAR WOULD NOT CRANK. BUT STILL WOULD TURN OVER. FOUND A BURNED FUEL PUMP RELAY. CHANGED IT OUT. 30 MILES LATER. CAR KILLED LUCKILY COME TO A RED LIGHT. CHECK RELAY , IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT. LOCATED U...

Jan 16, 2015 Seat Belts 24,261 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT; SEAT BUCKLE DEFECTIVE, NOT SENDING SIGNAL WHEN BUCKLED. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Air Bags 24,261 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT; SEAT BUCKLE DEFECTIVE, NOT SENDING SIGNAL WHEN BUCKLED. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Seat Belts 24,261 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT; SEAT BUCKLE DEFECTIVE, NOT SENDING SIGNAL WHEN BUCKLED. *TR

Jan 16, 2015 Air Bags 24,261 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT; SEAT BUCKLE DEFECTIVE, NOT SENDING SIGNAL WHEN BUCKLED. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 13, 2015 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Dec 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Dec 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Dec 23, 2014 Engine 47,948 mi

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...

Dec 23, 2014 Electrical System 47,948 mi

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...

Dec 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 47,948 mi

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...

Dec 23, 2014 Engine 47,948 mi

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...

Dec 23, 2014 Electrical System 47,948 mi

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...

Dec 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 47,948 mi

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...

Jul 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Jul 22, 2014 Steering Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Jul 22, 2014 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Jul 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Jul 22, 2014 Steering Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Jul 22, 2014 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

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; FU...

Feb 26, 2014 Structure 15,400 mi

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 THE...

Feb 26, 2014 Structure 15,400 mi

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 THE...

Sep 24, 2012 Engine 13,000 mi

ENGINE MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE, THE FIRST IS LISTED ABOVE, THE SECOND TIME IS SEPT, 24, 2012 AND THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 31,000. THIS IS UNUSUAL AND MAKE ME WONDER IF THE PART IS DEFLECTIVE. A VEHICLE LESS THAN THREE YEAR OLD HAS TWO ENGINE MOUNTS REPLA...

Sep 24, 2012 Engine 13,000 mi

ENGINE MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE, THE FIRST IS LISTED ABOVE, THE SECOND TIME IS SEPT, 24, 2012 AND THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 31,000. THIS IS UNUSUAL AND MAKE ME WONDER IF THE PART IS DEFLECTIVE. A VEHICLE LESS THAN THREE YEAR OLD HAS TWO ENGINE MOUNTS REPLA...

Jun 1, 2012 Structure

THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE,ALOT OF BLIND SPOTS,CANNOT SEE TO MAKE A TURN. BECAUSE OF THE HEADREST POSITION AND UPPER DOOR PANELS. POOR DESIGN. *TR

Jun 1, 2012 Structure

THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE,ALOT OF BLIND SPOTS,CANNOT SEE TO MAKE A TURN. BECAUSE OF THE HEADREST POSITION AND UPPER DOOR PANELS. POOR DESIGN. *TR

Feb 7, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,000 mi

BRAKING SYSTEM CAME ON DURING DRY CONDITIONS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE SAME MONTH. CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT TWICE AND THE NEXT TIME THE FRONT OF THE CAR NOSE-DIVED. SUSPECT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NO CODES SHOW UP UNDER DIAGNOSTICS AT ...

Feb 7, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,000 mi

BRAKING SYSTEM CAME ON DURING DRY CONDITIONS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE SAME MONTH. CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT TWICE AND THE NEXT TIME THE FRONT OF THE CAR NOSE-DIVED. SUSPECT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NO CODES SHOW UP UNDER DIAGNOSTICS AT ...

Dec 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 BUICK LUCERNE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAPPENED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 15 TIMES; ONCE WHILE PULLING INTO HIS GARAGE...

Dec 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 BUICK LUCERNE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAPPENED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 15 TIMES; ONCE WHILE PULLING INTO HIS GARAGE...

Aug 24, 2011 Seats 2,000 mi

TL* 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. T...

Aug 24, 2011 Seats 2,000 mi

TL* 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. T...

Jun 22, 2011 Structure

2010 BUICK LUCERNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD *TGW

Jun 22, 2011 Structure

2010 BUICK LUCERNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD *TGW

Dec 30, 2010 Seats 30 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH HE ADJUSTED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE SEAT WENT BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SEAT WILL NOT STAY WHERE IT WAS SET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLE...

Dec 30, 2010 Seats 30 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH HE ADJUSTED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE SEAT WENT BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SEAT WILL NOT STAY WHERE IT WAS SET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLE...

Nov 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,100 mi

TL*THE 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 SP...

Nov 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,100 mi

TL*THE 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 SP...

Sep 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY RENTED A BRAND NEW BUICK LUCERNE CAR FROM ENTERPRISE RENTALS. THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS STANDING BY THE REAR OF THE CAR AND I SUSTAINED A PAINFUL BURN ON MY LEG FROM THE CHROME TAILPIPE. SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE BURN APPROX 3X3 CM. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT A CHILD COULD GRAB ONTO THE TAILPI...

Sep 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY RENTED A BRAND NEW BUICK LUCERNE CAR FROM ENTERPRISE RENTALS. THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS STANDING BY THE REAR OF THE CAR AND I SUSTAINED A PAINFUL BURN ON MY LEG FROM THE CHROME TAILPIPE. SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE BURN APPROX 3X3 CM. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT A CHILD COULD GRAB ONTO THE TAILPI...

May 17, 2010 Steering 3,213 mi

TL*THE 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 6/1...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,213 mi

TL*THE 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 6/1...

May 17, 2010 Steering 3,213 mi

TL*THE 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 6/1...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,213 mi

TL*THE 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 6/1...

Apr 20, 2010 Power Train

PURCHASED 2010 BUICK LUCERNE IN DEC. 2009. HAVE THE GEAR SHIFT ON STEERING COLUMN. WHEN GEAR SHIFT IS IN DRIVE THE TOTAL ON STAR NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND 1/3 OF RADIO CANNOT BE SEEN. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD AND TURN YOUR BODY TOWARDS CENTER OF CAR...

Apr 20, 2010 Power Train

PURCHASED 2010 BUICK LUCERNE IN DEC. 2009. HAVE THE GEAR SHIFT ON STEERING COLUMN. WHEN GEAR SHIFT IS IN DRIVE THE TOTAL ON STAR NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND 1/3 OF RADIO CANNOT BE SEEN. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD AND TURN YOUR BODY TOWARDS CENTER OF CAR...

Jan 27, 2010 Seats 40 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINTS WERE IMPROPERLY SHAPED. THEY LEANED SO FAR FORWARD THAT HE COULD NOT SIT COMFORTABLY IN HIS SEAT AND WAS HIT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WHEN HE TRIED TO SIT BACK IN THE SEAT. WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP...

Jan 27, 2010 Seats 40 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINTS WERE IMPROPERLY SHAPED. THEY LEANED SO FAR FORWARD THAT HE COULD NOT SIT COMFORTABLY IN HIS SEAT AND WAS HIT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WHEN HE TRIED TO SIT BACK IN THE SEAT. WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP...