2011 Buick Lucerne Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Buick Lucerne, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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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Cables (electrical system)
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,…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Buick Lucerne have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,693 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle purchased used through Carvana. Battery installed at purchase was approximately 10 years old and later failed, causing starting issues and an instance of power loss while driving that left the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2026 · Electrical system
“The vehicle’s instrument cluster appears to be a non-original unit that may not be correct for the model year. The cluster is responsible for displaying the odometer and communicating with other vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2026 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Buick Lucerne. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–26 |
| 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 2011 Buick Lucerne
How do I know if my 2011 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 2011 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.