2009 Buick Lucerne Problems: 6 Known Issues

2009 Buick Lucerne Problems: 6 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

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 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.

Campaign #14V35500023/06/2014

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. 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.

Campaign #10V55300005/11/2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Campaign #10V24000004/06/2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Campaign #08V44100028/08/2008

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, 'POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS.' UNDER THE STANDARD, THE SUNROOF MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON, OR AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, BUT BEFORE EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNROOF CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED.

Campaign #07V46800004/10/2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick Lucerne problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Buick Lucerne has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Heated Washer Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240), Throttle-Position Sensor Can Trigger Reduced Power (Coverage 14582A), Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick Lucerne reliable?

The 2009 Buick Lucerne has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Heated Washer Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240) and Throttle-Position Sensor Can Trigger Reduced Power (Coverage 14582A) and Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355) and Rear Electrical Center Fuel-Relay Terminal Can Overheat (Coverage 18226). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Heated Washer Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240)?

NHTSA Recall 10V240 covers certain 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system. An earlier 2008 campaign added an in-line fuse for a printed-circuit-board short, but later thermal incidents arose from a different failure mode in the module's therma… Severity: high.

What is the 2009-2011 Buick Lucerne Throttle-Position Sensor Can Trigger Reduced Power (Coverage 14582A)?

GM Special Coverage 14582A includes some 2009-2011 Buick Lucerne vehicles. The throttle-position sensor can cause rough running, illuminate the malfunction indicator or Engine Reduced Power message, and reduce engine power. Vehicle involvement and throttle-body supplier are VIN-… Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)?

NHTSA Recall 14V355 covers certain 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne vehicles. Weight on the key ring, road conditions or another jarring event can move the ignition switch out of Run and turn off the engine. Engine power, power-steering assist and power-brake assist can be lost, and the a… Severity: high.

What is the 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne Rear Electrical Center Fuel-Relay Terminal Can Overheat (Coverage 18226)?

GM Special Coverage 18226, reference N182155410, identifies some 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne vehicles whose rear-seat bracket can contact the Rear Electrical Center. Over time, that contact can damage components inside the enclosure, causing melting or overheating, a melting odor, ba… Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Instrument Cluster Can Be Difficult to View in Bright Sunlight (TSB 10020864)?

NHTSA's manufacturer-communications index lists TSB/Document ID 10020864 for 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne vehicles: the instrument-panel-cluster display may be difficult to view when driving toward bright sunshine. The public NHTSA index does not characterize this as a recall or say t… Severity: medium.

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Intermediate Steering Shaft Can Clunk in Slow Turns (Bulletin 06-02-35-009H)?

GM Bulletin 06-02-35-009H applies to 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne vehicles with the listed V6 engines. Some vehicles can produce a power-steering clunk, bump or rubbing feel/noise during left or right turns at slow speed, most noticeably during parking-lot maneuvers. Severity: medium.

2009 Buick Lucerne Problems: 6 Known Issues

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2006-2009 Buick Lucerne: Heated Washer Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240)#

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2006-2011 Buick Lucerne: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)#

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2006-2009 Buick Lucerne: Instrument Cluster Can Be Difficult to View in Bright Sunlight (TSB 10020864)#

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2009-2011 Buick Lucerne: Throttle-Position Sensor Can Trigger Reduced Power (Coverage 14582A)#

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2008-2011 Buick Lucerne: Rear Electrical Center Fuel-Relay Terminal Can Overheat (Coverage 18226)#

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2006-2009 Buick Lucerne: Intermediate Steering Shaft Can Clunk in Slow Turns (Bulletin 06-02-35-009H)#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick Lucerne problems?

Is the Buick Lucerne reliable?

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Heated Washer Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240)?

What is the 2009-2011 Buick Lucerne Throttle-Position Sensor Can Trigger Reduced Power (Coverage 14582A)?

What is the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)?

What is the 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne Rear Electrical Center Fuel-Relay Terminal Can Overheat (Coverage 18226)?

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Instrument Cluster Can Be Difficult to View in Bright Sunlight (TSB 10020864)?

What is the 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne Intermediate Steering Shaft Can Clunk in Slow Turns (Bulletin 06-02-35-009H)?