2010 Buick Lucerne Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2010 Buick Lucerne, and owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

owner complaints to NHTSA

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complaints citing a crash / fire

18–20

MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2010 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…
Cables (electrical system)

NHTSA 10V553000 Reported November 5, 2010 13,780 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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…

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 at 1-866-982-2339,…

54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Buick Lucerne have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,085 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Electrical system17
Fuel/propulsion system12
Steering9
Engine5
Seats4
Service brakes4
Vehicle speed control4
Air bags3

What owners are reporting

“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 ti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2025 · Electrical system

“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 inf”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 11, 2025 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2010 Buick Lucerne. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	18–20 mpg
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 2010 Buick Lucerne

How do I know if my 2010 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 2010 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 10V553000).

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.