2008 Buick Lucerne Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Buick Lucerne, and owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

218

owner complaints to NHTSA

13 / 26

complaints citing a crash / fire

18–19

MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Buick Lucerne

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Ignition (electrical system)

NHTSA 14V355000 Reported June 23, 2014 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

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,…

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. Owners may contact…
Electrical system

NHTSA 10V240000 Reported June 4, 2010 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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…

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 been permanently…
Electrical system

NHTSA 08V441000 Reported August 28, 2008 857,735 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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…

Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com;…

218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Buick Lucerne have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 26 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 42 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Electrical system107
Fuel/propulsion system50
Engine24
Air bags11
Structure: body11
Steering9
Seats8
Fuel system, gasoline7

What owners are reporting

“Yes, as I was driving down the highway doing the current speed limit my hood had a complete failure where the adhesive for the hood separated completely in the top layer flew off, obstructed my drivin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2026 · Structure

“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the message”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Buick Lucerne. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	18–19 mpg
City / Highway	15–16 / 22–25
Fuel	Regular
EPA class	Large Cars
Engine	6/8 cyl, 3.8/4.6 L
Transmission	Automatic 4-spd

Compare Buick Lucerne model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Lucerne model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
2006 Buick Lucerne	4	330
2007 Buick Lucerne	4	164
2008 Buick Lucerne	3	218
2009 Buick Lucerne	2	128
2010 Buick Lucerne	2	54
2011 Buick Lucerne	2	49

Checking a specific 2008 Buick Lucerne

How do I know if my 2008 Buick Lucerne has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Buick Lucerne; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V441000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Buick models

Lesabre3,728 complaints
Regal3,264 complaints
Enclave2,501 complaints
Lacrosse2,122 complaints
Century1,817 complaints
Park Avenue1,368 complaints
Rendezvous1,241 complaints
Encore601 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.