2010 Buick Lucerne Problems

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 and melt them again. This time they call to junk yards to get a used fuse box and connectors. Because of cost. The junk yards did tell them it's a known problem with these cars and they sell these fuse boxes and connectors sell as fast as they get them. We said no used parts on this car. Come to find out that GM now's about this problem. And has not done anything about it. They meaning GM. Has even put out papers on the internet as how to try and fix it. Such as cut the insulation around the fuse box.And even cutting the seat belt bracket. My wife drives this car everyday. Now she is afraid of it. Because if it happened once could it happen again. I don't now. I have drove GM's all my life but am not happy about this. What do I do. Please help. I am a retired firefighter and I do not want her to drive this car if it could catch 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 to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer contacted the dealer, who confirmed it was a known issue and that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed there were no recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 and melt them again. This time they call to junk yards to get a used fuse box and connectors. Because of cost. The junk yards did tell them it's a known problem with these cars and they sell these fuse boxes and connectors sell as fast as they get them. We said no used parts on this car. Come to find out that GM now's about this problem. And has not done anything about it. They meaning GM. Has even put out papers on the internet as how to try and fix it. Such as cut the insulation around the fuse box.And even cutting the seat belt bracket. My wife drives this car everyday. Now she is afraid of it. Because if it happened once could it happen again. I don't now. I have drove GM's all my life but am not happy about this. What do I do. Please help. I am a retired firefighter and I do not want her to drive this car if it could catch fire.

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 portion of the costs of repair will the manufacturer be responsible?

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 over without key inserted/FOB pressed.

TAKATA INFLATORS CAR NOT WANTING TO MISFIRE RECALL ON VEHICLE.

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", "Starting Disabled", "Service Throttle", "Service Stabili-trak Soon" were displayed, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20-30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions, and the dealer retrieved diagnostic test codes: P2138 and P2122. The dealer replaced the throttle body and the accelerator pedal; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure mainly recurred while making left turns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could only assist after the vehicle had been taken to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure had to happen while driving in the presence of a mechanic, then the vehicle could be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,798.

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 AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

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 REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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 REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 3/13/15*CN UPDATED 9/11207*CN

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 at purchase. They brought car to me during covid. The door didn't shut properly I assumed the rubber around door needed replaced and I planned to have it repaired until I seen a bulge under my driver's side door.took it in and was told by 2 certified auto body places the rocker panel was damaged. My Car started to shimmy when stopping and now the prior recall of fuse relay box burning caused my car to be currently sitting. I don't understand how they could sell me a car like this and this is my complaints. I want my repairs done and money reimbursed I've already paid for. The dealership said because I purchased car AS IS. they aren't responsible to fix. I've owned the car a little over 3 months. This seems unfair and I want answers!!!

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

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 at purchase. They brought car to me during covid. The door didn't shut properly I assumed the rubber around door needed replaced and I planned to have it repaired until I seen a bulge under my driver's side door.took it in and was told by 2 certified auto body places the rocker panel was damaged. My Car started to shimmy when stopping and now the prior recall of fuse relay box burning caused my car to be currently sitting. I don't understand how they could sell me a car like this and this is my complaints. I want my repairs done and money reimbursed I've already paid for. The dealership said because I purchased car AS IS. they aren't responsible to fix. I've owned the car a little over 3 months. This seems unfair and I want answers!!!

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 THERE EITHER. I AM 79 YEARS OLD WITH ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL JOINT REPLACEMENTS AS WELL. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN THE DOOR USING THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. I AM UNABLE TO CRAWL OVER THE CONSOLE TO GET OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. WHEN AT HOME I PARK IN THE GARAGE AND LEAVE THE WINDOW DOWN. LAST WEEK I GOT IN MY CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. FORTUNATELY ,THIS HAPPENED AT HOME IN MY GARAGE WHERE I LEAVE THE WINDOW DOWN. IF I HAD ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND THEN CAME BACK AND GOT IN MY CAR THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK IN MY CAR ON A HUMID SUNNY 94 DEGREE DAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER MY DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART. MY SON AND I HAVE BOTH CONTACTED BUICK. OTHER THAN TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED OUR COMPLAINTS THEY HAVE BEEN SLOW TO RESPOND. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING DEFECT AS THE TEMPERATURE IN THIS AREA REGULARLY EXCEEDS 90 DEGREES IN THE SUMMER, AND BELOW FREEZING IN THE WINTER. I AM WRITING THIS ON BEHALF OF MY 79 YEAR OLD MOTHER [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).? *JB

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 portion of the costs of repair will the manufacturer be responsible?

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 PREVIOUS INCIDENT. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER AND UPON DOING RESEARCH WE FOUND THAT IT MAY BE RELATED TO. RELAY ISSUE DUE TO THE FUZE BOX BEING UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT. GM CLAIMS THAT BECAUSE A BRACKET USED TO FASTEN THE SEAT IN PLACE INTERFERES WITH THE FUZE BOX AND PRESSES DOWN ON THE FUZE PUMP RELAY AND CAUSES IT TO BURN OUT. AFTER SWITCHING OUT THE RELAYS WITH THE SUGGESTED LOWER PROFILE RELAY, THE CAR DROVE FOR A FEW HOURS AND THEN WHEN WE PARKED WE COULDN'T REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. UPON LIFTING THE BACK SEAT TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WE SMELLED AND HEARD THE FUEL PUMP RELAY BURNING AND SIZZLING. SINCE THE CAR WAS "SERVICED" BY A BUICK DEALER IN JUNE I'M ASSUMING THAT IT WASN'T ACTUALLY SERVICED THE RELAY WAS JUST REPLACED AND MAYBE A FEW OTHER TWEAKS HERE AND THERE BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE RELIABILITY OF THIS CAR. I HAVE CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT. I AM FEARFUL THAT THE CAR WILL CATCH FIRE OR SPARK.

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

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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

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

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, THE DEALER SWITCHED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEAD RESTS. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT BUT OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO-DATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 400. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40-BK

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 REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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

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 TO SEE THE DIRECTIONS FOR NAVIGATION AND ALSO TO SEE DIALS ON RADIO. WROTE A LETTER TO CEO OF GM IN JAN. 2010. AT FIRST, THEY SAID IT WAS MY STATURE THAT I COULD NOT SEE NAVIGATION NOR RADIO. (AM 4' 9") AND THAT IF I WANTED TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $800 FOR A DIFFERENT RADIO. SINCE THEN, I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE CAR TEST DRIVEN BY THE SERVICE MANAGER. I HAVE A WORK ORDER CONFIRMING THIS. RESULTS - NOONE CAN SEE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IN THE DRIVE POSITION. CALLED GM - WAS ANGRY AS THEY LIED TO ME. THEY NOW ADMIT THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL MORE COMPLAINTS ARE REGISTERED (I FEEL ACCIDENTS TO HAPPEN). THEY ARE KEEPING AN OPEN FILE. THIS IS WRONG. I CANNOT USE THE SYSTEM AS I'LL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. EVEN THE RADIO, I AM RELUCTANT TO CHANGE STATIONS UNTIL I AM STOPPED BECAUSE I CANNOT TELL WHERE STATIONS ARE. GM ADVERTISES THE WONDERFUL ON STAR NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUT I CAN'T USE IT OR I'LL GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. HAVE BEEN CONTACTING GM FOR 3 MONTHS AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING. CAN YOU HELP? *TR