2009 Buick Lucerne Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Buick Lucerne, and owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Buick Lucerne
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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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…
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…
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Buick Lucerne have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 17 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,620 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable, causing the driver's visibility to be si”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to safely drive onto the shoulder, and the tow tru”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Buick Lucerne. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.9/4.6 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 2009 Buick Lucerne
How do I know if my 2009 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 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 10V240000).
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.