2009 Buick Lucerne
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 128
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
59% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 128 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 330 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
59% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-11
Also filed under 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 isnât recalled. You would think since mine is a 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne it would be able to get fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-22
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel/propulsion system
28% · 36 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. While driving approximately 10 MPH, a burning fuel odor was detected from the front passenger side of the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-06
Structure
7% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Engine
5% · 7 reportsFuel system, gasoline
5% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 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…
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…
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2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Buick Lucerne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2009 Buick Lucerne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Buick Lucerne is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buick Lucerne?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Buick Lucerne have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.