2010 Buick Lucerne
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 54
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 54 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
37% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-11
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-07
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-24
Also filed under Steering
Fuel/propulsion system
22% · 12 reportsSteering
17% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-22
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes
Seats
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust and head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the head restraints were improperly shaped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-27
Engine
9% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-11-19Electrical system10V553000 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.…
Remedy: 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…
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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
2010 Buick Lucerne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V553000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2010 Buick Lucerne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Buick Lucerne is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.